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Redmi 10C vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Redmi 10C

Xiaomi

Redmi 10C

$149

26.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
76Inno Score
20Performance90
20Display62.7
29Camera74
38.8Battery61.2
28Features94.7
2 spec wins — Redmi 10C16 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 76 to 26.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+70) and features (+67). Redmi 10C still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 10C

  • 11% lower weight: 190 g vs 214 g
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $149 vs $1,299

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 90 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 63 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 74 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 61 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 28

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 10C versus Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecRedmi 10CSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Screen size6.71 ″6.9 ″+3%
Panel typeIPS LCDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1650x7203120x1440
Pixel density268 ppi498 ppi+86%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness2,600 nits
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)1,017,509Top 7%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)1,344,505Top 4%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)390,717Top 7%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)685,076Top 7%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 10C versus Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecRedmi 10CSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
ChipsetSnapdragon 680Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
AnTuTu 10290,000Top 90%3,437,807+1085%Top 2%
Geekbench 6 (single)420Top 94%3,850+817%Top 1%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,400Top 92%11,900+750%Top 1%
RAM (max)4 GB12 GB+200%
Storage options64GB / 128GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 10C versus Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecRedmi 10CSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Ultra-wide50 MP
Telephoto50 MP
Optical zoom5 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera5 MP12 MP+140%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 10C versus Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecRedmi 10CSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging18 W60 W+233%
Wireless charging25 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 10C versus Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecRedmi 10CSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Weight190 g+11%214 g
Thickness8.3 mm7.9 mm+5%
IP ratingIP68
Frame materialPlasticTitanium

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 10C versus Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecRedmi 10CSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 10C versus Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecRedmi 10CSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 11 (MIUI 13)Android 16 (One UI 8.5)
OS update pledge2 years7 years+250%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 10C versus Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecRedmi 10CSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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