Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
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Beebom Score
78
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Samsung Exynos 1380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+8MP+2MP/16MP | 50MP+8MP+2MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 4980 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Samsung Exynos 1380 | ||
| Display | 6.67", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+8MP+2MP/16MP | 50MP+8MP+2MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 4980 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | Arctic White, Iceberg Blue, Obsidian Black | Awesome Black, Awesome Mint, Awesome Peach, Awesome White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 05, 2023 | March 24, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 11, 2023 | March 24, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹29,999 | ₹24,999 | ||
| Colors | Arctic White, Iceberg Blue, Obsidian Black | Awesome Black, Awesome Mint, Awesome Peach, Awesome White | ||
| Launch | January 05, 2023 | March 24, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 11, 2023 | March 24, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹29,999 | ₹24,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1000 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1000 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Weight | 208.4 grams | 200 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | No Rating | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |||
| Weight | 208.4 grams | 200 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | No Rating | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 1080 | Exynos 1380 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Mali-G68 MP5 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year | 6 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 1080 | Exynos 1380 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Mali-G68 MP5 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year | 6 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Macro | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | |||
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Macro | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Features | HDR | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Features | HDR | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 4980 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 120 w | 25 w | ||
| Capacity | 4980 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 120 w | 25 w |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | No | No | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | No | No | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI |
