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).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite by 32 points (74/100 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

Performance 89
Display 81
Camera 77
Battery 31
Portability 89
Value for money 62

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).

Samsung Galaxy S26: The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

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
34
camera

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
77
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Note 10 Lite

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
56
display

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Note 10 Lite

  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
31
battery

Overall performance score

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

Redmi Note 10 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
42/100
517460 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Exynos 2600
74/100 +81.7%
2827538 AnTuTu

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

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S26

$799

Detailed category analysis

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.