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 — 84/100 vs 60/100 (a 24-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 (3,463,142 vs 1,294,871).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K50 Gaming

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

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Performance 96
Display 88
Camera 86
Battery 61
Portability 51
Value for money 78

What makes Redmi K50 Gaming better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
  • Lighter: 210g vs 214g

  • Overall rating 60/100

What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (51/100 vs 47/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K50 Gaming vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 24 points higher (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Redmi K50 Gaming are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Redmi K50 Gaming are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).

Redmi K50 Gaming: The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K50 Gaming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1294871 3463142
Geekbench Single 1662 3601
Geekbench Multi 4188 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
Launch price — $1299

Camera comparison

Redmi K50 Gaming

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

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K50 Gaming

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

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K50 Gaming

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

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery

Overall performance score

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

Redmi K50 Gaming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
60/100
1294871 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +62.6%
3463142 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Redmi K50 Gaming by 62.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K50 Gaming

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1299

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (96/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (86/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Redmi K50 Gaming are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Redmi K50 Gaming are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions

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 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).

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

The Redmi K50 Gaming has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.

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 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K50 Gaming over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.