Redmi 4X vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

The Redmi 4X (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $120 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 20/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 150,628); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 4X doesn't; the Redmi 4X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 190g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X by 50 points (70/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 4X
Performance 8
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 35
Portability 76
Value for money 22
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
What makes Redmi 4X better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 190g
  • Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $999

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 150628
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 141
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 618
  • Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 4X vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 50 points higher (70/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 8/100). 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 35/100). Value score: Redmi 4X — 22/100, 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 4X (91/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi 4X (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4X and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (76/100 vs 72/100).

Redmi 4X: The Redmi 4X 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 4X Samsung Galaxy S26+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 150628 3161830
Geekbench Single 141 2900
Geekbench Multi 618 9200
Display 5.0" IPS LCD 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 3120x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4100 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 / 3GB 12GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 139.2×70.0×8.7 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 150 g 190 g
Launch price $120 $999
Camera comparison
Redmi 4X
  • 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 4X
  • 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 4X
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi 4X Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
20/100
150628 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100 +95.2%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Redmi 4X by 95.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 4X
$120
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999

Launch price difference: $879. Redmi 4X was $879 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X (91/100 vs 8/100).

display

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

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi 4X (54/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4X and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (76/100 vs 72/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X by 50 points (70/100 vs 20/100).

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

The Redmi 4X has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.

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

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

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

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 8/100).

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

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