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Redmi Note 10S vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Redmi Note 10S

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 10S

$229

32.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
63.4Inno Score
21.1Performance66.1
28.8Display53.6
31.6Camera46.5
47.8Battery70.5
44Features94.7
6 spec wins — Redmi Note 10S14 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE wins this phone face-off, 63.4 to 32.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+51) and performance (+45). Redmi Note 10S still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 10S

  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $229 vs $700

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

  • Stronger performance score: 66 vs 21
  • Stronger display score: 54 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 44

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy S26 FE
Screen size6.43 ″6.7 ″+4%
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution2400x10801080x2340
Pixel density409 ppi+6%385 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness1,100 nits1,900 nits+73%
Screen-to-body—88.7 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy S26 FE
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G95Exynos 2500
AnTuTu330,0002,535,201+668%
Geekbench 6 (single)510Bottom 10%2,438+378%Top 22%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,650Bottom 11%8,035+387%Top 19%
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy S26 FE
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Telephoto—8 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video4K@30fps8K
Front camera13 MP+8%12 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy S26 FE
Capacity5,000 mAh+2%4,900 mAh
Wired charging33 W45 W+36%
Wireless charging—15 W
Active use endurance—14.8 h

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy S26 FE
Weight179 g+7%193 g
Thickness8.3 mm7.4 mm+11%
IP ratingIP53IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum Alloy

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy S26 FE
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy S26 FE
OS at launchAndroid 11 (MIUI 12.5)Android 17 (One UI 9)
OS update pledge2 years7 years+250%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy S26 FE
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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