Redmi K80 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $511 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 70/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 3,014,660); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Redmi K80 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 9200
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $511 vs $999
- Better camera (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Higher value score: 86/100 vs 52/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 3014660
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi K80 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 11 points higher (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (86/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Redmi K80 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3014660 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $511 | $999 |
Redmi K80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi K80 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Redmi K80 Pro by 4.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $488. Redmi K80 Pro was $488 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (67/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (87/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (72/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (86/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi K80 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K80 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi K80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K80 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.