Redmi K20 Pro Premium vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Redmi K20 Pro Premium (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 50/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K20 Pro Premium
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Redmi K20 Pro Premium better?
- Faster charging: 27W vs 25W
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2864
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 162g vs 191g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (31/100 vs 24/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K20 Pro Premium vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 24 points higher (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K20 Pro Premium and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium (89/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K20 Pro Premium | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K20 Pro Premium
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi K20 Pro Premium
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K20 Pro Premium
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K20 Pro Premium and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Redmi K20 Pro Premium by 69.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K20 Pro Premium
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium (89/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K20 Pro Premium and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium (77/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium (89/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K20 Pro Premium or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium by 24 points (74/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K20 Pro Premium and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Redmi K20 Pro Premium has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K20 Pro Premium or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K20 Pro Premium or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K20 Pro Premium over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.