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Redmi A3 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Redmi A3

Xiaomi

Redmi A3

$89

26.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
63.4Inno Score
20Performance66.1
35.2Display53.6
20Camera46.5
38.8Battery70.5
20Features94.7
3 spec wins — Redmi A314 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE wins this phone face-off, 63.4 to 26.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+75) and performance (+46). Redmi A3 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi A3

  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $89 vs $700

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

  • Stronger performance score: 66 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 54 vs 35
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 20
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: Redmi A3 versus Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
SpecRedmi A3Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Screen size6.71 ″6.7 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution1650x7201080x2340
Pixel density268 ppi385 ppi+44%
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness—1,900 nits
Screen-to-body—88.7 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi A3 versus Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
SpecRedmi A3Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G36Exynos 2500
AnTuTu110,0002,535,201+2205%
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,438Top 22%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—8,035Top 19%
RAM (max)3 GB8 GB+167%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi A3 versus Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
SpecRedmi A3Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Main camera8 MP50 MP+525%
Main aperturef/2.0f/1.8
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—8 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K
Front camera5 MP12 MP+140%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi A3 versus Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
SpecRedmi A3Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Capacity5,000 mAh+2%4,900 mAh
Wired charging10 W45 W+350%
Wireless charging—15 W
Active use endurance—14.8 h

Design

Design comparison: Redmi A3 versus Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
SpecRedmi A3Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Weight193 g193 g
Thickness8.3 mm7.4 mm+11%
IP rating—IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum Alloy

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi A3 versus Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
SpecRedmi A3Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi A3 versus Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
SpecRedmi A3Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 17 (One UI 9)
OS update pledge2 years7 years+250%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi A3 versus Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
SpecRedmi A3Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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