Redmi Note 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Redmi Note 10 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 42/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 510,711); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 10 doesn't; the Redmi Note 10 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 214g).
Redmi Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 179g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1299
- Better portability (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 510711
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 714
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1577
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 10 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 42 points higher (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Redmi Note 10 — 46/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (68/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 510711 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 714 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1577 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $1299 |
Redmi Note 10
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Note 10
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 10
- 5000 mAh
- 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 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Redmi Note 10 by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1099. Redmi Note 10 was $1099 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (96/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (88/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (68/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 10 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 by 42 points (84/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 10 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 10 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 10 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 10 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 10 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.