Redmi Note 10 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Redmi Note 10 Lite (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 42/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 10 Lite has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 517,460); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 10 Lite
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Redmi Note 10 Lite better?
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1762
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 162g vs 209g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 10 Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 32 points higher (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 10 Lite leads (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (77/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 10 Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (89/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 10 Lite
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 10 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 10 Lite
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 10 Lite and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Redmi Note 10 Lite by 81.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 10 Lite
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (89/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (81/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (77/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 10 Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (89/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 10 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite by 32 points (74/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 10 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Redmi Note 10 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 10 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 10 Lite over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.