Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 120 W |
| AnTuTu | 2150000 | 880000 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP |
| Weight | 168 g | 210 g |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 5110 mAh |
Between the Galaxy S26 and Redmi Note 14 Pro+, the Galaxy S26 comes out ahead in antutu / weight, while the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ wins on main camera / wired charging. Overall, the Galaxy S26 scores 67.3 and the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ scores 68.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (67.3 vs 68.3). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Galaxy S26 if you push the hardware — gaming, on-device AI, heavy multitasking — and the extra compute headroom is worth the trade-offs. The biggest gaps in its favor are antutu, weight, promised os updates, among others. The single most decisive one: AnTuTu — 144.32% more. 2150000 vs 880000.
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 main camera, wired charging, front camera, among others. The single most decisive one: Main camera — 300.00% more. 200 MP vs 50 MP.
Both ship with comparable ram, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Samsung - Galaxy S26 or Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+?
Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ leads the current Mars Score by 1.0 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, pixel density, battery capacity against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Samsung - Galaxy S26 if…
Samsung - Galaxy S26 has the measurable edge on antutu score, weight g, promised os years.
Choose Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ if…
Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ has the measurable edge on main cam mp, wired charging w, front cam mp.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Samsung - Galaxy S26 wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 144.32% more. 2150000 vs 880000.
- ▲Weight — 42.00 g less. 168 vs 210.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 4).
- ▲Wireless charging: 15 W vs 0 W.
Why Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ wins
- ▲Main camera — 300.00% more. 200 MP vs 50 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 166.67% more. 120 W vs 45 W.
- ▲Front camera — 66.67% more. 20 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲Battery capacity — 27.75% more. 5110 mAh vs 4000 mAh.
- ▲Screen size — 7.58% more. 6.67 " vs 6.2 ".
- ▲Pixel density — 4.94% more. 446 ppi vs 425 ppi.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 glead | 210 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mmlead | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 " | 6.67 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 425 ppi | 446 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2400 nits | 3000 nitslead |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 2150000lead | 880000 |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 22.0 GHzlead | 11.4 GHz |
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 200 MPlead |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityⓘ | 4000 mAh | 5110 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 45 W | 120 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 Wlead | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy S26 or Redmi Note 14 Pro+?+
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ has 27.8% more battery — 4000 mAh vs 5110 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy S26 or Redmi Note 14 Pro+?+
Galaxy S26 is 42g lighter — 168g vs 210g.
Is Galaxy S26 waterproof?+
Galaxy S26 has an IP68 rating.
Does Redmi Note 14 Pro+ support 5G?+
Yes, Redmi Note 14 Pro+ supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy S26 or Redmi Note 14 Pro+?+
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ has a 200 MP main camera vs 50 MP.