Redmi A3 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

The Redmi A3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 21/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 195,539); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.3mm).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 by 49 points (70/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A3
Performance 11
Display 44
Camera 0
Battery 43
Portability 60
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
What makes Redmi A3 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh

  • Overall rating 21/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 781
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 190g vs 193g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi A3 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 49 points higher (70/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).

Redmi A3: The Redmi A3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi A3 Samsung Galaxy S26+
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 195539 3161830
Geekbench Single 189 2900
Geekbench Multi 781 9200
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 720x1650 3120x1440
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 10W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 45
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 5 MP 12 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, MIUI Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 500 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.3×76.3×8.3 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 193 g 190 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Redmi A3
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Redmi A3
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Redmi A3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi A3 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi A3 MediaTek Helio G36
21/100
195539 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100 +93.8%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Redmi A3 by 93.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi A3
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (91/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (89/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (40/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 by 49 points (70/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi A3 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Redmi A3 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi A3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi A3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Redmi A3 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Redmi A3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.