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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50 Gaming
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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).
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
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 62.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K50 Gaming
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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.