Redmi A1 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Redmi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; estimated prices are $100 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 13/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A1 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 155,362); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 192g).
Redmi A1
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Cheaper: $100 vs $799
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 486
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 162g vs 192g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Redmi A1 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 41 points higher (54/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1 leads (36/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (36/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi A1 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 162 g | |
| Price | $100 | $799 |
Redmi A1
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi A1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A1
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi A1 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Redmi A1 by 94.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $699. Redmi A1 is cheaper by $699.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (64/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (35/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (36/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (97/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi A1 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 by 41 points (54/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A1 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Redmi A1 has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A1 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A1 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A1 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Redmi A1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.