Redmi 13 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
28.9Performance43.2
44.2Display44.9
34.9Camera41.9
48.1Battery43.7
36Features65.3
6 spec wins — Redmi 13 5G5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 37.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+14). Redmi 13 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 13 5G
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 44
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 35
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 36
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- 82% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 550 nits
Display
| Spec | Redmi 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi+3% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 550 nits | 1,000 nits+82% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | Exynos 1380 |
| AnTuTu | — | 754,064Bottom 20% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 294,711Bottom 22% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 87,552Bottom 17% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 138,545Bottom 10% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 233,256Bottom 24% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,030 mAh+1% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 205 g | 200 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.7 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |