Redmi K70 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Redmi K70 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $465 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 72/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,437,807 vs 2,486,114).
Redmi K70 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Lighter: 209g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $465 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3437807 vs 2486114
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 7192
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Redmi K70 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 11 points higher (83/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Redmi K70 Pro — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 74/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Pro (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.
| Specification | Redmi K70 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2486114 | 3437807 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×75.0×8.2 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $465 | $1299 |
Redmi K70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K70 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K70 Pro
- 5000 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 K70 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Redmi K70 Pro by 27.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $834. Redmi K70 Pro was $834 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Pro (86/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.
Which is better: the Redmi K70 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi K70 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K70 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi K70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K70 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K70 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K70 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi K70 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.