Redmi Note 14 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $288 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 59/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ has the bigger battery (5110 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 917,150); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the stronger camera (146 vs 103); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 210g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Note 14 Pro+

Performance 58
Display 83
Camera 44
Battery 67
Portability 45
Value for money 60

Samsung Galaxy S26

Performance 89
Display 81
Camera 77
Battery 31
Portability 89
Value for money 62

What makes Redmi Note 14 Pro+ better?

  • Bigger battery: 5110 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $288 vs $799

  • Longer battery life (67/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 917150
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1168
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3234
  • Lighter: 162g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (77/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (89/100 vs 45/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 15 points higher (74/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ leads (67/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Redmi Note 14 Pro+ — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ (89/100 vs 45/100).

Samsung Galaxy S26: The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Note 14 Pro+ Samsung Galaxy S26
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 917150 2827538
Geekbench Single 1168 2880
Geekbench Multi 3234 9100
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2712x1220 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5110 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 120W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 103 146
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 10 MP
Front camera 20 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
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 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 210 g 162 g
Launch price $288 $799

Camera comparison

Redmi Note 14 Pro+

  • Main: 200MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
77
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Note 14 Pro+

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Note 14 Pro+

  • 5110 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
67
battery

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
31
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 14 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
59/100
917150 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Exynos 2600
74/100 +67.6%
2827538 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Redmi Note 14 Pro+ by 67.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Note 14 Pro+

$288

Samsung Galaxy S26

$799

Launch price difference: $511. Redmi Note 14 Pro+ was $511 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ (89/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ (77/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (67/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ (89/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.