Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Samsung Galaxy A26 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A26 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5110 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18499 | Rs. 21999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December 09, 2024. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 18499. The launch Date of the second phone is March 24th, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A26 5G is Rs. 21999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A26 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.4% than Samsung's phone ~ 86.7%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A26 5G has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A26 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A26 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A26 5G's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | Redmi Note 14 4G | SM-A266BLGLINS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| 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 | December 09, 2024 | March 24th, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (C to C), Sim Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.7 x 162.4 x 8 mm | 77.5 x 164 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 200 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Titan Black, Mystique White, Phantom Purple | Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.4% | ~ 86.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Features | HDR10+, 2100 nits (peak) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78 | 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 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Not Available in Indian Variant | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP67 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Speaker, Hi Res, Dolby ATMOS, LPDDR4x, 2+4 Years: OS+ Security updates | 6 Generations of OS Upgrades and 6 Years of Security Updates, Knox Vault, Circle to Search |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 21mm (ultrawide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 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) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony LYT-600 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | 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 |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | IMG BXM-8-256 | Mali-G68 MP5 - GlobalMali-G68 - LATAM |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5110 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 17 hours | |