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; estimated prices are $100 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 10/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3120); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 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 162g).
Redmi 4A
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Lighter: 131g vs 162g
- Cheaper: $100 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3120 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (15/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi 4A vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 44 points higher (54/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 4A leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Redmi 4A (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 4A and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 4A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi 4A | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 488 | 9100 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3120 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Price | $100 | $799 |
Redmi 4A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi 4A
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 4A
- 3120 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi 4A and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Redmi 4A by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $699. Redmi 4A is cheaper by $699.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (64/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (35/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Redmi 4A (15/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 4A and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 4A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 4A or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A by 44 points (54/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 4A and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Redmi 4A has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 4A or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 4A or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 4A over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Redmi 4A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.