Redmi Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $180 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 17/100 (a 58-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 329,457); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't; the Redmi Note 8 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 214g).
Redmi Note 8
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 190g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $180 vs $1299
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 58 points higher (75/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 leads (97/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (86/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (62/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (97/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 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 9 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $180 | $1299 |
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 8 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Redmi Note 8 by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1119. Redmi Note 8 is cheaper by $1119.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (84/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (86/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (51/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (62/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (97/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 58 points (75/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.