Redmi Note 14 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
28.4Performance43.2
50.9Display44.9
36.4Camera41.9
52.6Battery43.7
49.3Features65.3
10 spec wins — Redmi Note 14 (4G)9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 41.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and performance (+15). Redmi Note 14 (4G) 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 14 (4G)
- Stronger display score: 51 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 44
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 80% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 54% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 13 MP
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $300
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 28
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 36
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 49
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- 97% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 87,552 vs 44,554
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | 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 | 1,800 nits+80% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Exynos 1380 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 567,642Bottom 7% | 754,064+33%Bottom 20% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 200,618Bottom 2% | 294,711+47%Bottom 22% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 44,554Bottom 5% | 87,552+97%Bottom 17% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 162,332+17%Bottom 31% | 138,545Bottom 10% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 160,138Bottom 4% | 233,256+46%Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Bottom 13% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,010Bottom 18% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | 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 | 20 MP+54% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh+10% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g+2% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.7 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 6 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |