Redmi 8A vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $100 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 23/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 8A has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 193,115); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8A doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 8A
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Redmi 8A better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $999
- Overall rating 23/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 795
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 8A vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 47 points higher (70/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Redmi 8A — 34/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Redmi 8A are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (72/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 8A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 8A and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Redmi 8A by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $899. Redmi 8A was $899 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (91/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Redmi 8A are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (72/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 47 points (70/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 8A and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi 8A has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 8A over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.