Redmi Note 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Redmi Note 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $170 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 29/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 347,995); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 7 doesn't; the Redmi Note 7 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 214g).
Redmi Note 7
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 186g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $1299
- Better portability (66/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 347995
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1115
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 7 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 55 points higher (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi Note 7 — 28/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 76/100; 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 7 (96/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (61/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (66/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 7 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 347995 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1115 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.2×8.1 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $1299 |
Redmi Note 7
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Note 7
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 7
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
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 7 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Redmi Note 7 by 90.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1129. Redmi Note 7 was $1129 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (96/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (88/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (61/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (66/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 by 55 points (84/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 7 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 7 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.