Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+
Between the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Redmi Note 14 Pro+, the Galaxy S26 Ultra comes out ahead in antutu and ram, while the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ wins on wired charging and front camera. Overall, the Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 75.6 and the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ scores 69.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Galaxy S26 Ultra edges ahead on the Mars Score (75.6 vs 69.2), but the 6.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Galaxy S26 Ultra if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are antutu, ram, pixel density, among others.
Pick the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are wired charging, front camera, weight, among others.
Both ship with comparable main camera, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Galaxy S26 Ultra is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 162.50% more. 2310000 vs 880000.
- ▲RAM — 33.33% more. 16 GB vs 12 GB.
- ▲Pixel density — 12.33% more. 501 ppi vs 446 ppi.
- ▲Screen size — 3.45% more. 6.9 " vs 6.67 ".
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 4).
- ▲Wireless charging: 15 W vs 0 W.
Why Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ wins
- ▲Wired charging — 84.62% more. 120 W vs 65 W.
- ▲Front camera — 66.67% more. 20 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲Weight — 22.00 g less. 210 vs 232.
- ▲Battery capacity — 2.20% more. 5110 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 210 glead |
| Thickness | 8.6 mmlead | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.9 "lead | 6.67 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 501 ppilead | 446 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2600 nits | 3000 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5110 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 65 W | 120 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 Wlead | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy S26 Ultra or Redmi Note 14 Pro+?+
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ has 2.2% more battery — 5000 mAh vs 5110 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy S26 Ultra or Redmi Note 14 Pro+?+
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ is 22g lighter — 232g vs 210g.
Is Galaxy S26 Ultra waterproof?+
Galaxy S26 Ultra has an IP68 rating.
Does Redmi Note 14 Pro+ support 5G?+
Yes, Redmi Note 14 Pro+ supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Galaxy S26 Ultra or Redmi Note 14 Pro+?+
Galaxy S26 Ultra offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy S26 Ultra or Redmi Note 14 Pro+?+
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ has a 200 MP main camera vs 200 MP.
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