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).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R by 25 points (70/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 13R
Performance
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 47
Portability 54
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 4900 mAh

  • Overall rating 45/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Detailed category analysis
display

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.