Redmi K70 vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Redmi K70 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $320 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K70 leads — 64/100 vs 51/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K70 is faster in AnTuTu (1,752,044 vs 749,719).
Redmi K70
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Higher AnTuTu: 1752044 vs 749719
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2758
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Higher value score: 70/100 vs 54/100
- Lighter: 200g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $320
- Better portability (63/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Redmi K70 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Redmi K70 scores 13 points higher (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K70 leads (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 leads (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K70 leads (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K70 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K70 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K70 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (70/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Redmi K70 | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 1752044 | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×75.0×8.2 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $320 | $250 |
Redmi K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K70
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K70
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K70 and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K70 leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 133.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $70. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $70 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K70 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (75/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K70 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (64/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K70 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (70/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K70 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Redmi K70 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A26 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K70 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Redmi K70 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K70 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Redmi K70 leads on performance (75/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K70 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Redmi K70 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use.