Galaxy A26 5G vs Xiaomi 17T 5G

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

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Samsung · 2025

Galaxy A26 5G

84/ 100

Launch MSRP$299 USD

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 17T 5G

86/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Xiaomi 17T 5G BETTER THAN Galaxy A26 5G?

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Galaxy A26 5G

Xiaomi 17T 5GWinner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	Galaxy A26	Xiaomi 17T	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	6,500 mAh	+6,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	25W	Standard	25W
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.7"	6.59"	6.7"
Chassis Weight	200g	N/A	200g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy A26 5G:

✓799g lighter chassis (200g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$9700 lower launch MSRP ($299 vs $9999)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Xiaomi 17T 5G:

✓Larger 6,500 mAh battery capacity (+1,500 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.59" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Xiaomi 17T 5G
1. Display & Screen🏆 Xiaomi 17T 5G Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	Super AMOLED	AMOLED / OLED display
Screen Size	6.7"	6.59"
Resolution & Density	2340x1080 (385 ppi)	N/A
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,900 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Galaxy A26 5G Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	Dimensity 8500 Ultra
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 15	Android 15
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	6 GB LPDDR	12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	512 GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Galaxy A26 5G Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS	50 MP, 50MP Main + Depth Sensor
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	8 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	13 MP, f/2.2	16 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Galaxy A26 5G Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm	N/A
Weight	200 g	N/A
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP67	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Xiaomi 17T 5G Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	6,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	25W wired fast charging	N/A
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.3	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$299	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Xiaomi 17T 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Xiaomi 17T 5G ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Galaxy A26 5G:

Significantly faster wired charging: 25W vs max 0W · Brighter screen: 1,900 nits peak vs 0 nits

When to choose Xiaomi 17T 5G:

Higher overall BeastScore: 86.0 vs top rival 83.8 · Larger battery capacity: 6,500 mAh (+1,500 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy A26 5G vs Xiaomi 17T 5G

Which is better: Galaxy A26 5G or Xiaomi 17T 5G?

Xiaomi 17T 5G leads with an overall BeastScore of 86.0/100 compared to Galaxy A26 5G (83.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 86.0 vs top rival 83.8 and Larger battery capacity: 6,500 mAh (+1,500 mAh more).