Redmi 5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $170 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 10/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 218,879); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 214g).
Redmi 5 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 180g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $170 vs $1299
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 65 points higher (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5 Plus leads (98/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (98/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $170 | $1299 |
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Redmi 5 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Redmi 5 Plus by 93.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1129. Redmi 5 Plus is cheaper by $1129.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (84/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (86/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (51/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (75/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (98/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 65 points (75/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.