Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A26 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.88 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 32 MP |
| Price | Rs. 22999 | Rs. 7999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 24th, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A26 5G is Rs. 22999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 21, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 7999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.88 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A26 5G's 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A26 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 385 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 262 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.7% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 84.1%. Samsung Galaxy A26 5G has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 32 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A26 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | SM-A266BLGLINS | 25028RN03I |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | March 24th, 2025 | March 21, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (C to C), Sim Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide | Handset, 15W Charger, Type C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 164 x 7.7 mm | 77.8 x 171.7 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 193 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink | Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 262 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.7% | ~ 84.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Features | 600nits Peak Brightness, TUV Eye Care Triple Certification | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Virtual Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP52 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 6 Generations of OS Upgrades and 6 Years of Security Updates, Knox Vault, Circle to Search | eMMC 5.1, 2 Android Major Updates, 4 Years of Security Patch Updates |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 32 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom up to 10x, AR Zone, Food, Fun, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super slow-Mo, Video | Photo Mode, Ultra HD Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Timelapse, Video |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Unisoc T7250 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 - GlobalMali-G68 - LATAM | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Video Playback Time | 17 hours | |