Redmi Note 13R vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 45/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Redmi Note 13R
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 4900 mAh
- Overall rating 45/100
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 13R vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 25 points higher (70/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (72/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 13R | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Redmi Note 13R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Note 13R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 13R
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi Note 13R
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In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (72/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 13R or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R by 25 points (70/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13R and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi Note 13R has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 13R or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 13R over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.