Redmi K70 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Redmi K70 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $320 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 64/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K70 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,752,044); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 209g).
Redmi K70
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $320 vs $999
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1752044
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 5311
- Lighter: 190g vs 209g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Redmi K70 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 leads (64/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Redmi K70 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; 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+ notably outperforms the Redmi K70 (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi K70 (72/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Redmi K70 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1752044 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $320 | $999 |
Redmi K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K70
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K70
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi K70 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Redmi K70 by 44.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $679. Redmi K70 was $679 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi K70 (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi K70 (72/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K70 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the Redmi K70 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K70 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi K70 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K70 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K70 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K70 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi K70 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.