Galaxy A26 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi A7: Which One Should You Buy?
Xiaomi Redmi A7 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Galaxy A26 5G
Xiaomi Redmi A7
Galaxy A26 5G wins 5 of 6 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsGalaxy A26 5G6033
- Camerafrom specsGalaxy A26 5G6632
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie6060
- BatteryGalaxy A26 5G8654
- Displayfrom specsGalaxy A26 5G8566
- ConnectivityGalaxy A26 5G6555
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- Xiaomi Redmi A7 has the bigger battery5,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Xiaomi Redmi A7 has the bigger screen6.88" vs 6.7"
- Xiaomi Redmi A7 is lighter193 g vs 200 g
- Xiaomi Redmi A7 has a sharper selfie camera16 MP vs 13 MP
- Galaxy A26 5G has newer Bluetooth5.3 vs 5.2
- Galaxy A26 5G has more RAM6 GB vs 3 GB
- Galaxy A26 5G has the faster chipSamsung Exynos 1380 vs Unisoc T7250
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Xiaomi Redmi A7 wins — BeastScore 86.0/100
After comparing all the specs, Xiaomi Redmi A7 is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 86.0 vs top rival 83.8 and Larger battery capacity: 5,200 mAh (+200 mAh more).
Significantly faster wired charging: 25W vs max 0W · Brighter screen: 1,900 nits peak vs 0 nits
Higher overall BeastScore: 86.0 vs top rival 83.8 · Larger battery capacity: 5,200 mAh (+200 mAh more)
Common questions
Which is better: Galaxy A26 5G or Xiaomi Redmi A7?
Xiaomi Redmi A7 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: 5,200 mAh (+200 mAh more).
What are the main battery and display differences between Galaxy A26 5G and Xiaomi Redmi A7?
Galaxy A26 5G has a 6.7-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. Xiaomi Redmi A7 has a 6.88-inch display and 5200 mAh battery.
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