Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Redmi A5 4G
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Samsung Galaxy A17 5GKSh 31,500
Samsung Galaxy A17 4GKSh 21,500 – KSh 27,500
Redmi Note 15 4GKSh 27,500 – KSh 30,500
Infinix Hot 60 Pro+KSh 26,800.00
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |  Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 27,000 – KSh 31,500 | — |
| Display | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED | 6.88 inches, 112.4 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD |
| Processor | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) - Global; Exynos 1280 (5 nm) - LATAM | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| RAM | — | 3GB, 4GB, 6GB |
| Storage | — | 64GB, 128GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP (macro) | 32 MP, f/2.0, (wide); Auxiliary lens |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 15W wired |
| Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) | 193 g (6.81 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 | Android 15 (Go edition), up to 2 major OS updates |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
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General
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Redmi |
| Model | Galaxy A26 5G | Redmi A5 4G |
| Announced | 2025, March 02 | 2025, March 21 |
Design
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm (6.46 x 3.05 x 0.30 in) | 171.7 x 77.8 x 8.3 mm (6.76 x 3.06 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) | 193 g (6.81 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+) | — |
Display
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED | 6.88 inches, 112.4 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) | 720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5 | Mohs level 5 |
| Display features | 120Hz | 120Hz, 450 nits (typ) |
Performance
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) - Global; Exynos 1280 (5 nm) - LATAM | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Global; Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - LATAM | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 - Global; Mali-G68 - LATAM | Mali-G57 MP1 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | — | 3GB, 4GB, 6GB |
| Storage | — | 64GB, 128GB |
| Storage technology | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Expandable storage | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Cameras
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP (macro) | 32 MP, f/2.0, (wide); Auxiliary lens |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR |
| Rear camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera features | — | HDR |
| Front camera video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 15W wired |
Software
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 | Android 15 (Go edition), up to 2 major OS updates |
Network
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM; Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Connectivity
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | No |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Durability
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | Dust and splash resistant |
Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass; Virtual proximity sensing | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass; Virtual proximity sensing |
| Colors | Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink | Ocean Blue, Lake Green, Sandy Gold, Midnight Black |
Audio
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | Yes |
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