Redmi K50 Gaming vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Redmi K50 Gaming (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 — 75/100 vs 41/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,290,942).
Redmi K50 Gaming
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Lighter: 210g vs 214g
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Redmi K50 Gaming vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 34 points higher (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (84/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Redmi K50 Gaming | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 214 g | |
| Price | — | $1299 |
Redmi K50 Gaming
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Redmi K50 Gaming and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Redmi K50 Gaming by 63.3% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi K50 Gaming
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (84/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (86/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming by 34 points (75/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi K50 Gaming has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50 Gaming 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 K50 Gaming or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K50 Gaming over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.