Redmi Note 10S vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $250 and $1230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 45/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 534,895); the Redmi Note 10S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 214g).
Redmi Note 10S
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 179g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $1230
- Better portability (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 534895
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 673
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1881
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 10S vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 39 points higher (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (86/100 vs 39/100). 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 10S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (68/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 10S | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 534895 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 673 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1881 | 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 | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $250 | $1230 |
Redmi Note 10S
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Note 10S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 10S
- 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 10S and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Redmi Note 10S by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $980. Redmi Note 10S is cheaper by $980.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (88/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (86/100 vs 39/100).
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 10S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (68/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 10S or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 10S and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 10S has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 10S or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10S or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 10S over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 10S 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.