Comparison of Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S vs. Samsung Galaxy A26

Image of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S showcasing its sleek design and color options

Our Ratings:

8/10

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S

VS
Samsung Galaxy A26 smartphone displayed with key features

Our Ratings:

7.2/10

Samsung Galaxy A26

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S

Samsung Galaxy A26

General

  • Brand:Xiaomi
  • Model:Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
  • Model Aliases:2502FRA65G
  • Launch Date:2025, March 14
  • Status:Available. Released 2025, March 14
  • Color Variant:Midnight Black, Aurora Purple, Ocean Blue
  • Brand:Samsung
  • Model:Samsung Galaxy A26
  • Model Aliases:SM-A266E, SM-A266E/DS, SM-A266E/DSN, SM-A266B, SM-A266B/DS, SM-A266B/DSN, SM-A266U, SM-A266U1
  • Launch Date:2025, March 02
  • Status:Coming soon. Exp. release 2025, March
  • Color Variant:Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink

Network

  • Technology:GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • Speed:HSPA, LTE
  • 2G Bands:GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G Bands:HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G Bands:LTE
  • GPRS:Yes
  • EDGE:Yes
  • Technology:GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
  • Speed:HSPA, LTE, 5G
  • 2G Bands:GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G Bands:HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G Bands:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
  • GPRS:Yes
  • EDGE:Yes

Display

  • Type:AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 500 nits (typ), 1000 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)
  • Size:6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2(~88.9% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution:1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio
  • Pixel Density:~395 ppi density
  • Color Depth:1300 nits (peak)
  • Protection:Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Features:N/A
  • Type:Super AMOLED, 120Hz
  • Size:6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution:1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio
  • Pixel Density:~385 ppi density
  • Color Depth:120Hz
  • Protection:Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
  • Features:Always-on display

Body

  • Dimensions:161.1 x 75 x 8 mm (6.34 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
  • Weight:179 g (6.31 oz)
  • Build Materials:Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
  • Sim:Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
  • Certification:IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
  • Dimensions:164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm (6.46 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
  • Weight:200 g (7.05 oz)
  • Build Materials:Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)
  • Sim:Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
  • Certification:IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)

Platform

  • OS:Android 15, HyperOS
  • Software Enhancements:N/A
  • OS:Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
  • Software Enhancements:N/A

Performance

  • Chipset:Mediatek Helio G99 Ultra
  • CPU:Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU:Mali-G57 MC2
  • RAM:8GB
  • Chipset:Exynos 1380 (5 nm) - GlobalExynos 1280 (5 nm) - LATAM
  • 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
  • GPU:Mali-G68 MP5 - Global, Mali-G68 - LATAM
  • RAM:6GB, 8GB

Memory

  • Card Capacity:UFS 2.2
  • Internal Storage:256GB
  • Card Slot:microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
  • Card Capacity:N/A
  • Internal Storage:128GB, 128GB, 256GB
  • Card Slot:microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Main Camera

  • Features:LED flash, HDR, panorama
  • Main Sensor:N/A
  • Telephoto:No
  • Three D To FSensor or LiDAR Scanner:N/A
  • Ultrawide:120˚ (ultrawide)
  • Video Recording:1080p@30/60fps
  • Features:LED flash, panorama, HDR
  • Main Sensor:N/A
  • Telephoto:No
  • Three D To FSensor or LiDAR Scanner:N/A
  • Ultrawide:120˚ (ultrawide)
  • Video Recording:4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS

Front Camera

  • Features:N/A
  • Sensor:16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
  • Video Recording:1080p@30/60fps
  • Features:N/A
  • Sensor:13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
  • Video Recording:1080p@30fps

Battery

  • Type:N/A
  • Capacity:5000 mAh
  • Charging:67W wired, 50% in 16 min, 100% in 46 min
  • Charging Speed:N/A
  • Reverse Charging:No
  • Type:N/A
  • Capacity:5000 mAh
  • Charging:25W wired
  • Charging Speed:N/A
  • Reverse Charging:No

Audio

  • Speakers:Yes, with dual speakers
  • Headphone Jack:Yes
  • Audio Features:N/A
  • Speakers:Yes
  • Headphone Jack:No
  • Audio Features:N/A

Connectivity

  • Supported SIM:Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
  • Network:Yes
  • WiFi:Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
  • Bluetooth:5.2, A2DP, LE
  • NFC:Yes (market/region dependent)
  • USB:USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
  • Supported SIM:Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
  • Network:Yes
  • WiFi:Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
  • Bluetooth:5.3, A2DP, LE
  • NFC:Yes (market/region dependent)
  • USB:USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

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