Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A26 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/8/2026 3:42 PM, updated: 2/8/2026 5:26 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A26 X Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

12
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

9 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front/back
+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+403 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	385 PPI
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/2.55" inches8% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.76" inches
+(dual front camera) 24MP + 2MP103% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
218 grams (7.63 ounces)	vs	+200 grams (7 ounces)9% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)10% Thinner
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.39"	vs	+6.7"5% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP150% Higher resolution main camera
Android 10	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3200 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh56% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+25W39% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

35 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR4X

256GB (240GB available) / 256GB (234GB available)

Super AMOLED

16 million

1080x2340 pixels

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization

+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Other model names	小米MIX 3, Xiaomi Mix 3 M1810E5A	Galaxy A26 5G SM-A266M/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2018, Announced: 10/1/2018	3/19/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.69 x 157.89 millimeters (2.94 x 6.22 in)	77.5 x 164 millimeters (3.05 x 6.46 in)
Weight	218 grams (7.63 ounces)	200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back	Plastic body, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.39" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	385 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	600nits[typ] HDR8	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 15
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 16
User Interface	MIUI 10 / 12	One UI 7 / 8
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 292353 (v7), 352130 (v8) Geekbench: 9065 (v4.4), 2170 (v5.1) GFXBench: 30fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 579783 (v10) Geekbench: 2768 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (240GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (234GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 China version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat11 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto 1/3.4"1.0µm	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.76" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.64µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/960fps	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps 720p@480fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 24 megapixels 2MP depth	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5656x4224 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	10W Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Onyx Black, Jade Green, Sapphire Blue • Mechanical pop-up front camera	• Colors: Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.45W/kg (head), 1.57W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered