Redmi 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Redmi 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; estimated prices are $140 and $182. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 32/100 vs 14/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A26 is faster in AnTuTu (749,719 vs 193,115); the Samsung Galaxy A26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A26 is thinner (7.7mm vs 9.4mm).
Redmi 8
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Lighter: 188g vs 200g
- Cheaper: $140 vs $182
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 749719 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 1008 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2758 vs 795
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 18 points higher (32/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Redmi 8 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Redmi 8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
| Specification | Redmi 8 | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 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 | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $140 | $182 |
Redmi 8
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 8
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 8
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 8 and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A26 leads Redmi 8 by 74.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $42. Redmi 8 is cheaper by $42.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Redmi 8 (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Redmi 8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (65/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably better than the Redmi 8 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Redmi 8 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 8 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Redmi 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.