Redmi Note 13 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
24.1Performance43.2
45.5Display44.9
35.6Camera41.9
47.8Battery43.7
65.3Features65.3
8 spec wins — Redmi Note 13 5G3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 39.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+19) and camera (+6). Redmi Note 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 Note 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
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
- 12% lower weight: 175 g vs 200 g
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $300
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 24
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 36
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | Exynos 1380 |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 390,000 | 754,064Bottom 17% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 294,711Bottom 20% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 87,552Bottom 14% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 138,545Bottom 10% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 233,256Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 750Bottom 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,950Bottom 14% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 175 g+12% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+1% | 7.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 6 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |