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Redmi K50i vs Galaxy A26 5G

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Xiaomi · 2022

Redmi K50i

Price on request

83.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

83.8

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera84/100

Battery88/100

Samsung · 2025

Galaxy A26 5G

$299

83.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

83.8

Benchmark

Performance72/100

Camera88/100

Battery86/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Redmi K50i:

✓Larger 5,080 mAh battery capacity (+80 mAh more capacity)
✓64.4MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.57" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Galaxy A26 5G:

✓$9700 lower launch MSRP ($299 vs $9999)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.7" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Redmi K50i	Galaxy A26 5G
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	IPS TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen Size	6.57"	6.7"
Resolution & Density	1080x2460 (409 ppi)	2340x1080 (385 ppi)
Refresh Rate	144 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	1,900 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 12	Android 15
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB	6 GB
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	64.4 MP	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	8 MP, f/2.2
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	15.9 MP	13 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	163.64 x 74.29 x 8.87 mm	164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm
Weight	200 g	200 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	IP67
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,080 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	67W wired fast charging	25W wired fast charging
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 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	5.3
USB Port & Speed	USB C reversible	USB-C 2.0
NFC	Yes	Yes (contactless payment)
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	Price on request	$299

Editorial Lab Verdict

Redmi K50i edges ahead with a BeastScore of 83.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Redmi K50i ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 84/100 camera rating.

When to buy Redmi K50i:

Significantly faster wired charging: 67W vs max 25W · Higher resolution main sensor: 64.4 MP vs max 50 MP

When to buy Galaxy A26 5G:

Brighter screen: 1,900 nits peak vs 0 nits · Lower launch price: $299 (save $Infinity)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Redmi K50i vs Galaxy A26 5G

Which phone is better: Redmi K50i or Galaxy A26 5G?

Redmi K50i leads with an overall BeastScore of 83.8/100 compared to Galaxy A26 5G (83.8/100), driven by advantages in Significantly faster wired charging: 67W vs max 25W and Higher resolution main sensor: 64.4 MP vs max 50 MP.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Redmi K50i and Galaxy A26 5G?

Redmi K50i is equipped with a 6.57-inch display and 5080 mAh battery, while Galaxy A26 5G features a 6.7-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Redmi K50i and Galaxy A26 5G?

In lab hardware evaluations, Redmi K50i scores 84/100 in camera performance, while Galaxy A26 5G scores 88/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Redmi K50i edges ahead with a BeastScore of 83.8/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Redmi K50i vs Galaxy A26 5G

Which phone is better: Redmi K50i or Galaxy A26 5G?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Redmi K50i and Galaxy A26 5G?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Redmi K50i and Galaxy A26 5G?

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