Redmi 5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $170 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 51/100 vs 20/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A26 is faster in AnTuTu (749,719 vs 218,879); the Samsung Galaxy A26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 200g).
Redmi 5 Plus
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Lighter: 180g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $250
- Better portability (70/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 749719 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 1008 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2758 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 31 points higher (51/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (53/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (44/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi 5 Plus — 10/100, Samsung Galaxy A26 — 54/100; 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 A26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (53/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (44/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $250 |
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 5 Plus and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A26 leads Redmi 5 Plus by 70.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $80. Redmi 5 Plus was $80 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (53/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (34/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (44/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 31 points (51/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on performance (53/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use.