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Redmi 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S26

Redmi 10

Xiaomi

Redmi 10

$179

33.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26
67.7Inno Score
20Performance81
46Display60
29Camera47.3
38.8Battery62.1
44Features94.7
3 spec wins — Redmi 1015 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 wins this phone face-off, 67.7 to 33.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+61) and features (+51). Redmi 10 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 10

  • 16% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $179 vs $900

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26

  • Stronger performance score: 81 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 60 vs 46
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 62 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 44

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 10 versus Samsung Galaxy S26
SpecRedmi 10Samsung Galaxy S26
Screen size6.5 ″+3%6.3 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution2400x10801080x2340
Pixel density405 ppi411 ppi+1%
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness—2,600 nits
Screen-to-body—90 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 10 versus Samsung Galaxy S26
SpecRedmi 10Samsung Galaxy S26
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G88Samsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, China and Japan)
AnTuTu275,0003,064,672+1014%
Geekbench 6 (single)425Bottom 7%2,995+605%Top 14%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,360Bottom 5%10,824+696%Top 4%
RAM (max)4 GB12 GB+200%
Storage options64GB / 128GB256GB/512GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 10 versus Samsung Galaxy S26
SpecRedmi 10Samsung Galaxy S26
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera8 MP12 MP+50%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 10 versus Samsung Galaxy S26
SpecRedmi 10Samsung Galaxy S26
Capacity5,000 mAh+16%4,300 mAh
Wired charging18 W25 W+39%
Wireless charging—15 W
Active use endurance—15.3 h

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 10 versus Samsung Galaxy S26
SpecRedmi 10Samsung Galaxy S26
Weight181 g167 g+8%
Thickness8.9 mm7.2 mm+19%
IP rating—IP68
Frame materialPlasticArmor Aluminum 2

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 10 versus Samsung Galaxy S26
SpecRedmi 10Samsung Galaxy S26
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 10 versus Samsung Galaxy S26
SpecRedmi 10Samsung Galaxy S26
OS at launchAndroid 11 (MIUI 12.5)Android 16 (One UI 8.5)
OS update pledge2 years7 years+250%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 10 versus Samsung Galaxy S26
SpecRedmi 10Samsung Galaxy S26
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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