Redmi K50 Gaming vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Redmi K50 Gaming (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 61/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,290,942); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).
Redmi K50 Gaming
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 210g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Redmi K50 Gaming vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 9 points higher (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (72/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Redmi K50 Gaming | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.7×8.5 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Redmi K50 Gaming
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi K50 Gaming and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Redmi K50 Gaming by 59.2% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi K50 Gaming
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (72/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the Redmi K50 Gaming by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi K50 Gaming has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K50 Gaming over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.