Redmi Note 11S vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Redmi Note 11S (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, 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 48/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 493,222); the Redmi Note 11S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 214g).
Redmi Note 11S
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 179g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $1230
- Better portability (70/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1895
- Faster charging: 60W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 11S vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 36 points higher (84/100 vs 48/100). 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 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 11S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (70/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 11S | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 678 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1895 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $250 | $1230 |
Redmi Note 11S
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Note 11S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 11S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- 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 11S and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Redmi Note 11S by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $980. Redmi Note 11S is cheaper by $980.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (88/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (86/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (61/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 11S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (70/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 11S or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S by 36 points (84/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 11S and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 11S has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 11S or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 11S 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 11S over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 11S 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.