Redmi Note 10 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Redmi Note 10 Lite (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 — 83/100 vs 42/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 10 Lite has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,437,807 vs 514,398).
Redmi Note 10 Lite
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 209g vs 214g
- Overall rating 42/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3437807 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1762
- Faster charging: 60W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 10 Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 41 points higher (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 3437807 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, MIUI 11 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Redmi Note 10 Lite
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Note 10 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 10 Lite
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 Note 10 Lite and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Redmi Note 10 Lite by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 10 Lite
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (88/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (86/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (61/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 10 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite by 41 points (83/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 10 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 10 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 10 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 10 Lite over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 10 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.