Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra, 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 50/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 214g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G
Performance 38
Display 79
Camera 48
Battery 53
Portability 67
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 88
Camera 86
Battery 61
Portability 51
Value for money 76
What makes Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 60W
  • Lighter: 188g vs 214g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 760
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1890

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 34 points higher (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G (96/100 vs 38/100). 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 Pro 4G (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (67/100 vs 51/100).

Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G: The Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3515964
Geekbench Single 760 3601
Geekbench Multi 1890 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 67W 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 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) 1300 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 161.1×75.0×8.0 mm 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm
Weight 188 g 214 g
Launch price $1299
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
48
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
$1299
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G (96/100 vs 38/100).

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 Pro 4G (86/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (67/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G 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 13 Pro 4G or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G 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.