Redmi Note 14 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $288 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 59/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ has the bigger battery (5110 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 917,150); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the stronger camera (157 vs 103).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 14 Pro+
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Redmi Note 14 Pro+ better?
- Bigger battery: 5110 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Lighter: 210g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $288 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 917150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3234
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 25 points higher (84/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Redmi Note 14 Pro+ — 60/100, 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 14 Pro+ (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 14 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 917150 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1168 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3234 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5110 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | 157 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / HyperOS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×74.7×8.7 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $288 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 14 Pro+
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 14 Pro+
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 14 Pro+
- 5110 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- 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 14 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Redmi Note 14 Pro+ by 73.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1011. Redmi Note 14 Pro+ was $1011 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ (96/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ (86/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ by 25 points (84/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 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 14 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 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.