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 $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 23/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 8A has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 193,115); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8A doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 8A
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Redmi 8A better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $799
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 795
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 188g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 8A vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 51 points higher (74/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 8A leads (52/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Redmi 8A — 34/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 8A notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (89/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 8A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 93.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $699. Redmi 8A was $699 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (89/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (77/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 8A notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (52/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (89/100 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 51 points (74/100 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 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 8A or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 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.