Samsung Galaxy A26vsRedmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G wins
Verdict
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — display is its standout. It costs USD 399 — USD 150 more than the Samsung Galaxy A26. Pay the premium if display is your priority.
- Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G takes Performance — led by storage (256 GB).
- Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G takes Display — led by peak brightness (3,000 nits).
- Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G takes Camera — led by selfie camera (20 MP).
- Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G takes Battery — led by charging speed (120 W).
- Samsung Galaxy A26 takes Price — led by price (249 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want a lower price — 249 USD vs 399 USD.
Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G if you want…
- Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 6 GB.
- Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G if you want a sharper screen — 446 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 3,000 nits vs 1,000 nits.
- Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G if you want sharper selfies — 20 MP vs 13 MP.
- Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G if you want better video quality — 91 pts vs 87 pts.
- Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G if you want a better camera — 127 pts vs 114 pts.
- Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G if you want longer battery life — 5,110 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
- Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G if you want faster charging — 120 W vs 25 W.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy A26
- Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy A26
Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if price matters most. It costs USD 249, the lowest price in this group.
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 399.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6 years of updates
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- Affordable
- Mid-range chipset
- 25 W charging
- Plastic build
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
- 200 MP camera
- 120 W charging
- 3,000-nit display
- Mid-range chipset
- Software ads
- No wireless charging