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 60/100 (a 10-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 (3,161,126 vs 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Redmi K50 Gaming — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K50 Gaming

Performance 68
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 58
Portability 47
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy S26+

Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 50

What makes Redmi K50 Gaming better?

  • 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)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4700 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 47/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K50 Gaming vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 10 points higher (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (91/100 vs 68/100). 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).

Redmi K50 Gaming: The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K50 Gaming Samsung Galaxy S26+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 1294871 3161126
Geekbench Single 1662 2900
Geekbench Multi 4188 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

Camera comparison

Redmi K50 Gaming

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera

Samsung Galaxy S26+

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K50 Gaming

  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Samsung Galaxy S26+

  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K50 Gaming

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Samsung Galaxy S26+

  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K50 Gaming and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K50 Gaming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
60/100
1294871 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100 +59.0%
3161126 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Redmi K50 Gaming by 59.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K50 Gaming

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (91/100 vs 68/100).

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).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Redmi K50 Gaming — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Redmi K50 Gaming has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, 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 68/100).

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.