Redmi Note 13 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Redmi Note 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 41/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,939,244 vs 476,175); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the stronger camera (157 vs 75); the Redmi Note 13 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 13
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Redmi Note 13 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1299
- Better portability (67/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3939244 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 (97/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 13 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 43 points higher (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Redmi Note 13 — 42/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (97/100 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 (86/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (67/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 13 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 3939244 | |
| 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) | 75 | 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 | 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 | $200 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 13
- 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
- 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
- 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 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Redmi Note 13 by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1099. Redmi Note 13 was $1099 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (97/100 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 (86/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (61/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (67/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 13 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 by 43 points (84/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 13 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 13 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 13 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 13 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.