Redmi 5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $170 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 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 218,879); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't.
Redmi 5 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Lighter: 180g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $999
- Overall rating 20/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus 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 14/100). 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 25/100). Value score: Redmi 5 Plus — 10/100, 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 5 Plus (91/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (54/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Redmi 5 Plus are nearly equal (72/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $999 |
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi 5 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Redmi 5 Plus by 93.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $829. Redmi 5 Plus was $829 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (91/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (54/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Redmi 5 Plus are nearly equal (72/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 50 points (70/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.