Realme C71 vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Realme C71 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; estimated prices are $146 and $182. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C71 leads — 33/100 vs 32/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C71 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is faster in AnTuTu (749,719 vs 310,000).
Realme C71
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Lighter: 196g vs 200g
- Cheaper: $146 vs $182
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 749719 vs 310000
- Better Geekbench Single: 1008 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2758 vs 1800
- Better camera (29/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Realme C71 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Realme C71 scores 1 points higher (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C71 leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C71 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Realme C71 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme C71 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
| Specification | Realme C71 | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 310000 | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 725 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×75.9×7.8 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $146 | $182 |
Realme C71
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme C71
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C71
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme C71 and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A26 leads Realme C71 by 58.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $36. Realme C71 is cheaper by $36.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C71 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme C71 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme C71 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
Which is better: the Realme C71 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Realme C71 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A26 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme C71 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Realme C71 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C71 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme C71 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Realme C71 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.