Xiaomi REDMI A5 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Xiaomi REDMI A5UNISOC T7250 processor 12nm process, octa-core CPU: Up to 1.8GHz

Samsung Galaxy S26 FESamsung Exynos 2500

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Deca-core. Manufacturer specification, not a performance benchmark. · Manufacturer specification

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

Update policy

Xiaomi REDMI A5Update policy unconfirmed in the captured manufacturer specification; no support duration is inferred.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FESecurity updates until 30 September 2033

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

Manufacturer specification · The source provides technical specifications; missing policy information is not a claim that updates are unavailable.

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase. · Manufacturer specification

Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.

Battery and charging

Xiaomi REDMI A55200mAh battery (typ) Supports 15W fast charging *Power adapter is sold separately in certain regions. USB Type-C

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE4900 mAh

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Typical capacity. Samsung claims up to 29 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use. Samsung states 45 W wired charging support. Samsung lists the charger power required as 10 W minimum to 45 W maximum. · Manufacturer specification

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Camera system

Xiaomi REDMI A5filmCamera | HDR mode | Ultra HD | Night mode 32MP main camera 4P lens f/2.0 Auxiliary lens Rear camera video recording 1080p 1920x1080 30fps 720p 1280x720 30fps; HDR mode | Fill-light Portrait mode | Time-lapse | Night mode 8MP front camera 4P lens f/2.0 Front video recording 1080p 1920x1080 30fps 720p 1280x720 30fps

Samsung Galaxy S26 FERear: 50 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP; Front: 12 MP; Video: up to 8K 30 fps

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Video recording resolution: UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 30 fps. · Manufacturer specification

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Display specification

Xiaomi REDMI A56.88" large screen display 1640*720, 260 ppi Contrast ratio: 1500:1 Color depth: 8-bit Color gamut: 70% NTSC Brightness: 450 nits (typ) Refresh rate: Up to 120Hz* *Refresh rate can be adjusted to up to 120Hz for supported apps. DC dimming TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly* *Feature may be available via OTA update. Touch sampling rate: Up to 240Hz Screen-to-body ratio 90% (AA/CG) *Data obtained from Xiaomi Internal Labs. Actual results may vary.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2340 × 1080; up to 120 Hz

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Measured as a full rectangle: 171.1 mm (6.7-inch); 166.4 mm (6.6-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+. · Manufacturer specification

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Dimensions and measurement conditions

Xiaomi REDMI A5Height: 171.7mm Width: 77.8mm Thickness: 8.26mm Weight: 193g *Data obtained from Xiaomi Internal Labs. Industry measurement methods may vary, and therefore actual results may differ.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE161.6 x 76.9 x 7.4 mm (height × width × depth)

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Configuration & compatibility details (2)

Selected RAM and storage configuration

Xiaomi REDMI A53 GB RAM + 64 GB storage

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

Manufacturer specification · A manufacturer-listed capacity option selected from: 3GB+64GB | 4GB+128GB LPDDR4X + eMMC 5.1 Supports memory extension: 3GB up to 6GB, 4GB up to 8GB *Configurations available may differ between different regions. Available RAM and storage are less than the total memory due to storage of the operating system and software pre-installed on the device. *6GB RAM with Memory extension is based on 3GB RAM version, 8GB RAM with Memory extension is based on 4GB RAM version. Additional RAM will occupy a corresponding amount of ROM storage. Memory extension is only available when there is enough storage space on your device. Actual extension of RAM storage capacity varies across different models.

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.

Global SIM, radio and regional restrictions

Xiaomi REDMI A5Dual SIM + microSD Network bands: Supports 4G/3G/2G 4G: LTE TDD: B38/40/41 4G: LTE FDD: B1/3/5/7/8/20/28 3G: WCDMA: B1/5/8 2G: GSM:2/3/5/8 Wireless Networks 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.2 Supports FM radio (with headphone jack) Supports AAC / SBC

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEUK SM-S741BLGDEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs, nano-SIM + eSIM or 2 eSIMs)

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK. · Manufacturer specification

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (71)

Rear Camera - OIS

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEYes

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear Camera - Auto Focus

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEYes

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front Camera - Auto Focus

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FENo

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed video playback

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE29 hours

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands. · Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Typical battery capacity

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE4900 mAh

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer capacity; not an endurance test. · Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Supported wired charging power

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE45 W

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Samsung FAQ claim of 45 W wired charging (15 W wireless is stated separately); the spec lists a 10–45 W required charger power. Samsung does not say a charger is included; charge times have not been independently measured. · Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE product page

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum refresh rate

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE120 Hz

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

RAM

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE8 GB

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Storage

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE128 GB

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Memory card support

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FENot verified

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Samsung's specification does not state whether a memory card is supported. · Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless connectivity

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEWi-Fi 6E (2.4, 5 and 6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.4

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM and Bluetooth v5.4. · Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Android OS upgrade commitment

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE7 upgrades

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Up to seven major Android OS upgrades from launch software (One UI 9 based on Android 17); not seven upgrades remaining from a later purchase. · Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE product page

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

USB connection

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEUSB Type-C; USB 2.0

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cover glass

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FECorning Gorilla Glass Victus+

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer states front and back protection with an aluminium alloy frame. No drop-proof guarantee is claimed. · Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE product page

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Main display resolution

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE1080 x 2340 (FHD+)

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

eSIM only

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FENo

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Form factor

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEslab

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front camera

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE12.0 MP

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

3.5 mm headphone jack

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FENot verified

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Samsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack. · Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Ingress protection

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEIP68

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Samsung laboratory claim: submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent. One page footnote describes the solid-object condition as protection against objects greater than 1 mm, while the rating itself is stated as IP68. · Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE product page

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Panel technology

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEDynamic AMOLED 2X

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

2G GSM

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEGSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

3G UMTS

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEB1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

4G FDD LTE

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEB1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

4G TDD LTE

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEB38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

5G FDD Sub6

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEN1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

5G SDL Sub6

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEN75(1500+)

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

5G TDD Sub6

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEN38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Available Storage (GB)

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE102.0

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEAndroid Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Bluetooth Version

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEBluetooth v5.4

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Colour Depth (Main Display)

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE16M

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Earjack

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEUSB Type-C

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Energy Efficiency Class

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEA

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Form Factor

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FETouchscreen Bar

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front Camera - F Number

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEF2.2

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front Camera - Resolution

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE12.0 MP

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Infra

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Location Technology

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

MHL

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FENo

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE1200

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Mobile TV

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FENo

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

NFC

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEYes

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Number of SIM

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEDual-SIM

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

OS

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEAndroid

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

PC Sync.

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FESmart Switch (PC version)

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Power Required for Charging (Min / Max, W)

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE10 / 45

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEF1.8, F2.2, F2.4

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear Camera - Flash

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEYes

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE50.0 MP + 12.0 MP + 8.0 MP

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear Camera - Zoom

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEOptical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 30x

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Removable

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FENo

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Samsung DeX Support

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEYes

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sensors

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEAccelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

SIM size

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FENano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

SIM Slot Type

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FESIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Slow Motion

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

SmartThings Support

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEYes

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Stereo Support

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEYes

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

USB Interface

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEUSB Type-C

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

USB Version

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEUSB 2.0

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Video Playing Resolution

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEUHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@60fps

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Video Recording Resolution

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEUHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@30fps

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wi-Fi

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wi-Fi Direct

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEYes

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear camera modules

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE3

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Screen size

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE6.7 in

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area. · Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

8K video recording

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FEYes

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Height

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE161.6 mm

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Thickness

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE7.4 mm

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Width

Xiaomi REDMI A5Not verified

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE76.9 mm

Sources

Xiaomi REDMI A5

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

1 shared field has the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Xiaomi REDMI A5

What it brings

The manufacturer publishes the exact model’s display, processor, camera and connectivity configuration.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Global radio and SIM configurations vary by market and carrier. Confirm the source’s regional requirements for the unit being purchased; a search link does not establish compatibility.
Manufacturer source

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

What it brings

A 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with refresh rates up to 120 Hz.
Manufacturer source
Three rear cameras (50 MP, 12 MP and 8 MP) with 3x optical zoom, digital zoom up to 30x and 8K video recording at 30 fps.
Manufacturer source
Samsung promises seven major Android OS upgrades and up to seven years of security updates; security updates are listed until 30 September 2033.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Supports 45 W wired and 15 W wireless charging, and is rated IP68 with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front and back.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Samsung lists the USB-C port as USB 2.0, so wired file transfers are slower than on USB 3.2 phones.
Manufacturer source
The front camera has no autofocus. This 128 GB model leaves 102.0 GB available to you, and Samsung's specification does not state memory-card support.
Manufacturer source
Optical zoom tops out at 3x; beyond that, zoom is digital (up to 30x).
Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

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Source-backed specifications for Xiaomi REDMI A5 and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Xiaomi REDMI A5	Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Display specificationDifferent Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 Manufacturer specification REDMI A5 — official global specifications Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Measured as a full rectangle: 171.1 mm (6.7-inch); 166.4 mm (6.6-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+. · Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	6.88" large screen display 1640720, 260 ppi Contrast ratio: 1500:1 Color depth: 8-bit Color gamut: 70% NTSC Brightness: 450 nits (typ) Refresh rate: Up to 120Hz Refresh rate can be adjusted to up to 120Hz for supported apps. DC dimming TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Feature may be available via OTA update. Touch sampling rate: Up to 240Hz Screen-to-body ratio 90% (AA/CG) Data obtained from Xiaomi Internal Labs. Actual results may vary.	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2340 × 1080; up to 120 Hz
Screen size Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area. · Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	6.7 in
Panel technology Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Main display resolution Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
Maximum refresh rate Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	120 Hz
Colour Depth (Main Display) Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	16M
Cover glass Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer states front and back protection with an aluminium alloy frame. No drop-proof guarantee is claimed. · Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE product page	Not provided	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+

Chipset and processor specificationDifferent Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 Manufacturer specification REDMI A5 — official global specifications Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Deca-core. Manufacturer specification, not a performance benchmark. · Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	UNISOC T7250 processor 12nm process, octa-core CPU: Up to 1.8GHz	Samsung Exynos 2500
Selected RAM and storage configurationDifferent Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 Manufacturer specification · A manufacturer-listed capacity option selected from: 3GB+64GB \| 4GB+128GB LPDDR4X + eMMC 5.1 Supports memory extension: 3GB up to 6GB, 4GB up to 8GB Configurations available may differ between different regions. Available RAM and storage are less than the total memory due to storage of the operating system and software pre-installed on the device. 6GB RAM with Memory extension is based on 3GB RAM version, 8GB RAM with Memory extension is based on 4GB RAM version. Additional RAM will occupy a corresponding amount of ROM storage. Memory extension is only available when there is enough storage space on your device. Actual extension of RAM storage capacity varies across different models. REDMI A5 — official global specifications Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	3 GB RAM + 64 GB storage	8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
Storage Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	128 GB
RAM Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	8 GB
Available Storage (GB) Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	102.0

Camera systemDifferent Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 Manufacturer specification REDMI A5 — official global specifications Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Video recording resolution: UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 30 fps. · Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	filmCamera \| HDR mode \| Ultra HD \| Night mode 32MP main camera 4P lens f/2.0 Auxiliary lens Rear camera video recording 1080p 1920x1080 30fps 720p 1280x720 30fps; HDR mode \| Fill-light Portrait mode \| Time-lapse \| Night mode 8MP front camera 4P lens f/2.0 Front video recording 1080p 1920x1080 30fps 720p 1280x720 30fps	Rear: 50 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP; Front: 12 MP; Video: up to 8K 30 fps
Front camera Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	12.0 MP
Rear camera modules Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	3
8K video recording Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	Yes
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple) Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	50.0 MP + 12.0 MP + 8.0 MP
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple) Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	F1.8, F2.2, F2.4
Rear Camera - Zoom Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	Optical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 30x
Front Camera - Resolution Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	12.0 MP
Front Camera - F Number Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	F2.2
Rear Camera - Flash Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	Yes
Video Recording Resolution Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@30fps
Slow Motion Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
Video Playing Resolution Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@60fps
Rear Camera - Auto Focus Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	Yes
Rear Camera - OIS Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	Yes
Front Camera - Auto Focus Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	No

Battery and chargingDifferent Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 Manufacturer specification REDMI A5 — official global specifications Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Typical capacity. Samsung claims up to 29 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use. Samsung states 45 W wired charging support. Samsung lists the charger power required as 10 W minimum to 45 W maximum. · Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	*5200mAh battery (typ) Supports 15W fast charging Power adapter is sold separately in certain regions. USB Type-C**	4900 mAh
Typical battery capacity Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer capacity; not an endurance test. · Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	4900 mAh
Claimed video playback Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands. · Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	29 hours
Energy Efficiency Class Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	A
Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	1200
Power Required for Charging (Min / Max, W) Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	10 / 45
Supported wired charging power Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Samsung FAQ claim of 45 W wired charging (15 W wireless is stated separately); the spec lists a 10–45 W required charger power. Samsung does not say a charger is included; charge times have not been independently measured. · Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE product page	Not provided	45 W

Dimensions and measurement conditionsDifferent Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 Manufacturer specification REDMI A5 — official global specifications Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	*Height: 171.7mm Width: 77.8mm Thickness: 8.26mm Weight: 193g Data obtained from Xiaomi Internal Labs. Industry measurement methods may vary, and therefore actual results may differ.**	161.6 x 76.9 x 7.4 mm (height × width × depth)
Manufacturer-listed mass Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer specification, not independently measured. Height: 171.7mm Width: 77.8mm Thickness: 8.26mm Weight: 193g *Data obtained from Xiaomi Internal Labs. Industry measurement methods may vary, and therefore actual results may differ. REDMI A5 — official global specifications Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	193 g	193 g
Height Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	161.6 mm
Width Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	76.9 mm
Thickness Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	7.4 mm
Form factor Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	slab
Colour Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbers	Not provided	Pistachio
Form Factor Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	Touchscreen Bar
Ingress protection Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Samsung laboratory claim: submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent. One page footnote describes the solid-object condition as protection against objects greater than 1 mm, while the rating itself is stated as IP68. · Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE product page	Not provided	IP68

USB connection Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	USB Type-C; USB 2.0
Wireless connectivity Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM and Bluetooth v5.4. · Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	Wi-Fi 6E (2.4, 5 and 6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.4
USB Interface Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	USB Type-C
USB Version Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	USB 2.0
Location Technology Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Earjack Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	USB Type-C
MHL Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	No
Wi-Fi Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM
Wi-Fi Direct Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	Yes
Bluetooth Version Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	Bluetooth v5.4
NFC Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	Yes
PC Sync. Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	Smart Switch (PC version)
Stereo Support Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	Yes
Samsung DeX Support Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	Yes
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
Mobile TV Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	No

Global SIM, radio and regional restrictionsDifferent Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 Manufacturer specification REDMI A5 — official global specifications Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK. · Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Dual SIM + microSD Network bands: Supports 4G/3G/2G 4G: LTE TDD: B38/40/41 4G: LTE FDD: B1/3/5/7/8/20/28 3G: WCDMA: B1/5/8 2G: GSM:2/3/5/8 Wireless Networks 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.2 Supports FM radio (with headphone jack) Supports AAC / SBC	UK SM-S741BLGDEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs, nano-SIM + eSIM or 2 eSIMs)
eSIM only Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	No
Number of SIM Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	Dual-SIM
SIM size Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM
SIM Slot Type Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM
Infra Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD
2G GSM Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G UMTS Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
4G FDD LTE Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
4G TDD LTE Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
5G FDD Sub6 Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
5G TDD Sub6 Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
5G SDL Sub6 Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	N75(1500+)

Update policyDifferent Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 Manufacturer specification · The source provides technical specifications; missing policy information is not a claim that updates are unavailable. REDMI A5 — official global specifications Samsung Galaxy S26 FE This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase. · Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Update policy unconfirmed in the captured manufacturer specification; no support duration is inferred.	Security updates until 30 September 2033
OS Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	Android
SmartThings Support Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	Yes
Android OS upgrade commitment Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Up to seven major Android OS upgrades from launch software (One UI 9 based on Android 17); not seven upgrades remaining from a later purchase. · Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE product page	Not provided	7 upgrades

Sensors Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

Manufacturer UK reference price Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Samsung UK price for this configuration in September 2026; retailer prices may differ. · Manufacturer specification Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbers	Not provided	£699

Removable Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	No

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3.5 mm headphone jack Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Samsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack. · Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	Not listed by the manufacturer
Memory card support Sources Xiaomi REDMI A5 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Samsung's specification does not state whether a memory card is supported. · Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB	Not provided	Not listed by the manufacturer

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Display specification: 171.1mm (6.7" full rectangle) / 166.4mm (6.6" rounded corners) (Size, main display); 1080 x 2340 (FHD+) (Resolution, main display); Dynamic AMOLED 2X (Technology, main display); 16M (Colour Depth, main display); 120 Hz (Max Refresh Rate, main display)
Chipset: Samsung Exynos 2500
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Display specification: 171.1mm (6.7" full rectangle) / 166.4mm (6.6" rounded corners) (Size, main display); 1080 x 2340 (FHD+) (Resolution, main display); Dynamic AMOLED 2X (Technology, main display); 16M (Colour Depth, main display); 120 Hz (Max Refresh Rate, main display)
Chipset: Samsung Exynos 2500
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