Redmi Note 14S vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
46.7Performance43.2
54.8Display44.9
51.3Camera41.9
58.4Battery43.7
60Features65.3
9 spec wins — Redmi Note 14S3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 14S wins this phone face-off, 52.9 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+15) and display (+10). Samsung Galaxy A26 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 14S
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 51 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 44
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+30% | 1,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Exynos 1380 |
| AnTuTu | — | 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% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP+300% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.65 | 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 | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+168% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g+10% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.7 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP67 |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Xiaomi HyperOS | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |