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).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite by 41 points (83/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 10 Lite
Performance 41
Display 56
Camera 34
Battery 43
Portability 45
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Performance 95
Display 88
Camera 86
Battery 61
Portability 51
Value for money 74
What makes Redmi Note 10 Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 5020 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 209g vs 214g

  • Overall rating 42/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Redmi Note 10 Lite: The Redmi Note 10 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 10 Lite
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 10 Lite
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
56
display
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 10 Lite
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 10 Lite and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 10 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
42/100
514398 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
83/100 +85.0%
3437807 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Redmi Note 10 Lite by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 10 Lite
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
$1299
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.