Redmi Note 13 4G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Redmi Note 13 4G (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, 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 — 84/100 vs 46/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 476,175); the Redmi Note 13 4G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 13 4G
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Redmi Note 13 4G better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 214g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 60W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 13 4G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 38 points higher (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 34/100). 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 13 4G (96/100 vs 34/100). 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 13 4G (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13 4G (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 13 4G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (67/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 13 4G | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×75.6×8.0 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 13 4G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 13 4G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 13 4G
- 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
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 13 4G and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Redmi Note 13 4G by 86.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 13 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 4G (96/100 vs 34/100).
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 13 4G (86/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13 4G (61/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 13 4G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (67/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 13 4G or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 4G by 38 points (84/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13 4G and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 13 4G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 13 4G 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 13 4G or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 13 4G over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.