Redmi 8A vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $100 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 23/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 193,115); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8A doesn't; the Redmi 8A is noticeably lighter (188g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 8A
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Redmi 8A better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $1299
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 795
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 8A vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 61 points higher (84/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Redmi 8A — 34/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8A and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 8A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 8A and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Redmi 8A by 94.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1199. Redmi 8A was $1199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (96/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (88/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8A and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 61 points (84/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 8A and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi 8A has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 8A over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.