Redmi Note 8T vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Redmi Note 8T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 28/100 (a 56-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 Redmi Note 8T is noticeably lighter (190g vs 214g).
Redmi Note 8T
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 190g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1299
- Better portability (59/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 24/100)
- 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 8T vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 56 points higher (84/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 24/100). 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 8T — 18/100, 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 8T (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (61/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8T is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 8T | 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 | — | 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 | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×75.4×8.6 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $1299 |
Redmi Note 8T
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Note 8T
- 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 8T
- 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 8T and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Redmi Note 8T by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1099. Redmi Note 8T was $1099 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (96/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (88/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (61/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8T is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8T or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T by 56 points (84/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8T and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 8T has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8T 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 8T or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8T over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 8T 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.