Redmi Note 12 Explorer vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 54/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,437,807 vs 729,766); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.0mm).
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Faster charging: 210W vs 60W
- Lighter: 207g vs 214g
- Overall rating 54/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3437807 vs 729766
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Explorer vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 29 points higher (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 729766 | 3437807 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1032 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2507 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 210W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- 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 12 Explorer and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 78.8% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
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In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (95/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (86/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 Explorer or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 29 points (83/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 Explorer and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 Explorer or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 Explorer or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Explorer over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.