Redmi K100 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26

The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,856,499).

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 89
Design 50
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy S26
Performance 64
Display 100
Camera 35
Battery 15
Design 97
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2856499
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2880
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9100
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (97/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Redmi K100 Pro: The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Samsung Galaxy S26: The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro Samsung Galaxy S26
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 3942923 2856499
Geekbench Single 3640 2880
Geekbench Multi 11033 9100
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1200x2608 2340x1080
Refresh rate 2560 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Wireless charging 50W 15W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 10 MP
Front camera 32 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 162 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Exynos 2600
54/100 -38.0%
2856499 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 38.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K100 Pro
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S26
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (92/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (90/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (89/100 vs 15/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (97/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.