Redmi 4A vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

The Redmi 4A (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $100 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 17/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 3120); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 180,934); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 4A doesn't; the Redmi 4A is noticeably lighter (131g vs 190g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A by 53 points (70/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 4A
Performance 10
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 78
Value for money 18
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
What makes Redmi 4A better?
  • Lighter: 131g vs 190g
  • Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $999

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 180934
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 130
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 488
  • Bigger battery: 4900 vs 3120 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 4A vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 53 points higher (70/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Redmi 4A — 18/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (54/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4A is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).

Redmi 4A: The Redmi 4A is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 4A Samsung Galaxy S26+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 180934 3161830
Geekbench Single 130 2900
Geekbench Multi 488 9200
Display 5.0" IPS LCD 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 3120x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3120 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 45W
Wireless charging 15W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 5 MP 12 MP
RAM 2GB 12GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 139.9×70.4×8.5 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 131 g 190 g
Launch price $100 $999
Camera comparison
Redmi 4A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 4A
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 4A
  • 3120 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 4A and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 4A Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
17/100
180934 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100 +94.3%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Redmi 4A by 94.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 4A
$100
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999

Launch price difference: $899. Redmi 4A was $899 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (91/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (89/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (40/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (54/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4A is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 4A or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A by 53 points (70/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 4A and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Redmi 4A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 4A or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 4A or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 4A over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Redmi 4A is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.