Redmi Note 3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Redmi Note 3 Pro (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; estimated prices are $170 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 12/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 3 Pro has the bigger battery (4050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 130,000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 3 Pro doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.7mm).
Redmi Note 3 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 4050 vs 4000 mAh
- Cheaper: $170 vs $799
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 130000
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 800
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 164g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (15/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 95/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 3 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 42 points higher (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (35/100 vs 2/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (35/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Redmi Note 3 Pro are nearly equal (15/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Redmi Note 3 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (98/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 130000 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 270 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 800 | 9100 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4050 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×76.0×8.7 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 162 g | |
| Price | $170 | $799 |
Redmi Note 3 Pro
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Note 3 Pro
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 3 Pro
- 4050 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi Note 3 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Redmi Note 3 Pro by 95.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $629. Redmi Note 3 Pro is cheaper by $629.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (64/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (35/100 vs 2/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Redmi Note 3 Pro are nearly equal (15/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Redmi Note 3 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (98/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro by 42 points (54/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 3 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Redmi Note 3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 2/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 3 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Redmi Note 3 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.