Redmi Note 14S vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
46.7Performance66.1
54.8Display53.6
51.3Camera46.5
58.4Battery70.5
60Features94.7
9 spec wins — Redmi Note 14S7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE wins this phone face-off, 63.4 to 52.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and performance (+19). Redmi Note 14S 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 14S
- Stronger camera score: 51 vs 47
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
- 33% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 12 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 46% higher Peak brightness: 1,900 nits vs 1,300 nits
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,900 nits+46% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.3 %+5% | 88.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Exynos 2500 |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,535,201 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,438Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,035Top 19% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP+300% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.65 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 8K |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+2% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 14.8 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g+7% | 193 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.4 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum Alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Xiaomi HyperOS | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | — | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |