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 — 83/100 vs 63/100 (a 20-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 (3,437,807 vs 1,040,961).
Redmi Note 14 Pro+
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5110 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Lighter: 210g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $288 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3437807 vs 1040961
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3234
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 20 points higher (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ leads (78/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Redmi Note 14 Pro+ — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 74/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ (95/100 vs 60/100). 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 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 14 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1040961 | 3437807 | |
| 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 | — | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 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) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $288 | $1299 |
Redmi Note 14 Pro+
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
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
Redmi Note 14 Pro+
- 5110 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
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 69.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1011. Redmi Note 14 Pro+ was $1011 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ (95/100 vs 60/100).
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 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (78/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
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 20 points (83/100 vs 63/100).
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 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 83/100.
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 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.