Redmi Note 14 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
35.5Performance82.4
63.7Display66
53.1Camera47.3
71Battery71.7
65.3Features94.7
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 14 Pro+13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 54.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+47) and features (+29). Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 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 14 Pro+
- Stronger camera score: 53 vs 47
- 400% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 10 MP
- 167% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 45 W
- 67% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 12 MP
- 15% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 2,600 nits
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,100
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Stronger performance score: 82 vs 36
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 249% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,515 vs 3,300
- 190% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,393 vs 1,170
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 3120x1440 |
| Pixel density | 446 ppi | 516 ppi+16% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+15% | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 % | 90.7 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | 820,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,170Bottom 46% | 3,393+190%Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,300Bottom 46% | 11,515+249%Top 2% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | 50 MP+400% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2.5 x | 3 x+20% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+67% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,110 mAh+4% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 120 W+167% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 20 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | 16.4 h+37% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 210 g | 190 g+10% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.3 mm+17% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 7 years+133% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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