Redmi A1 vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Samsung Exynos 1380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.52", IPS LCD, 60Hz | 6.65", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 8MP+0.08MP/5MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 10W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 2GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Pocket friendly | Overall Best Pick |
|---|
General
| Colors | Light Blue, Black, Light Green | Awesome Black, Awesome Mint, Awesome Peach, Awesome White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 06, 2022 | March 24, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 09, 2022 | March 24, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹6,499 | ₹24,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.52 inches | 6.65 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Weight | 192 grams | 200 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Helio A22 | Exynos 1380 | ||
| CPU | Quad-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 0.08 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Auxiliary | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Flash, HDR | HDR, Night mode, OIS, Portrait mode | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera | AI Camera, AI Image Enhancer, Circle to Search, Galaxy AI, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Single | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock | Auto HDR, Filters, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 10 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR3X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 802.11 a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | AGPS, Beidou, Glonass, GPS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted |
