Redmi K20 Pro Premium vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Redmi K20 Pro Premium (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 50/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 859,084); the Redmi K20 Pro Premium is noticeably lighter (191g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K20 Pro Premium
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Redmi K20 Pro Premium better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 214g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K20 Pro Premium vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 34 points higher (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium (61/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K20 Pro Premium is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K20 Pro Premium | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; MIUI 11 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K20 Pro Premium
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi K20 Pro Premium
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K20 Pro Premium
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K20 Pro Premium and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Redmi K20 Pro Premium by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K20 Pro Premium
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium (86/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium (61/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K20 Pro Premium is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K20 Pro Premium or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K20 Pro Premium and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi K20 Pro Premium has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K20 Pro Premium or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K20 Pro Premium or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K20 Pro Premium over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.