Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $730 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 50/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 754,064).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 754064
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $730
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (93/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100, Samsung Galaxy A26 — 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 Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (95/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 3722803 | 754064 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $730 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 393.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $480. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $480 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (97/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (90/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (95/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 43 points (93/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 93/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.