Redmi 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Redmi 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $130 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 66/100 vs 21/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,844,828 vs 243,691); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 7 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 180g).
Redmi 7
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $799
- Overall rating 21/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2844828 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1037
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 180g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (31/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Redmi 7 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 45 points higher (66/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (40/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Redmi 7 — 22/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 44/100; 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 7 (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (31/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (89/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Redmi 7 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 2844828 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.7×75.6×8.5 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $799 |
Redmi 7
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi 7
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 7
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi 7 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Redmi 7 by 91.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $669. Redmi 7 was $669 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (90/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (31/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (89/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 by 45 points (66/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Redmi 7 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (90/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 7 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Redmi 7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.