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Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G is a 6.7-inch 5G smartphone with the Exynos 1380 chip, a 50 MP main camera and a 5,000 mAh battery. It launched in India in March 2025.

In short

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G is a phone from Samsung, released March 2025. Its Comparezi Score is 31.2 out of 100, ranked #266 of 347 phones. Key specifications: display size 6.7", processor Exynos 1380, RAM 6 GB. Among phones here it fits best for long software support.

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Display size
6.7"
Processor
Exynos 1380
RAM
6 GB
Main camera
50 MP
Battery
5,000 mAh

Variants

Where to buy

No current price recorded from any seller in India.

Comparezi Score

How the 31.2 was computed

Methodology v1 →
FactorThis productPosition in categoryPoints
5G Yes has it 5.6
Refresh rate 120 Hz
57%
5.1
RAM 6 GB
29%
4.8
Battery 5,000 mAh
18%
4.0
Main camera 50 MP
22%
3.6
Weight 200 g
57%
3.2
Storage 128 GB
20%
2.2
Display size 6.7"
30%
1.7
Charging speed 25 W
14%
1.1

Each factor is placed between the lowest and highest value in Phones (0-100 %), multiplied by its weight, and summed. It is a computed figure, not a rating, and never uses reviews.

Pros

  • IP67 dust and water resistance
  • 6 years of security updates promised

Cons

  • Smaller battery (5,000 mAh) than most phones on Comparezi

Who should buy it

  • Best for Long software support · What matters most? (pick any) #30 of 368 phones for this

Who should avoid it

  • Not ideal for Battery life · What matters most? (pick any) #281 of 368

Full specifications

Display

Display size 6.7"
Display type AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
Refresh rate 120 Hz

Performance

Processor Exynos 1380
RAM 6 GB
Storage 128 GB
Memory options 6 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB

Camera

Main camera 50 MP
Ultra-wide camera 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP

Battery

Battery 5,000 mAh
Charging speed 25 W

Software

Operating system Android
Software Android 15, One UI 7
OS updates promised 6
OS updates counted in Upgrades
Security updates promised 6 years

Build

Weight 200 g
5G Yes
Water resistance IP67
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM; SIM 1 + Hybrid SIM/microSD)
Colours Awesome Peach, Awesome Mint, Awesome White, Awesome Black

About the Galaxy A26 5G

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G is a 6.7-inch 5G smartphone with the Exynos 1380 chip, a 50 MP main camera and a 5,000 mAh battery. It launched in India in March 2025. It is one of 41 Samsung phones and 368 phones compared on Comparezi.

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G at a glance

  • Display: 6.7-inch AMOLED, 120 Hz
  • Processor: Exynos 1380
  • Memory: 6 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB
  • Cameras: a 50 MP main, 8 MP ultra-wide rear camera system and a 13 MP front camera
  • Battery: 5,000 mAh, 25 W wired charging
  • Software (as listed): Android 15, One UI 7
  • Updates: 6 OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates
  • Water and dust: IP67
  • Weight: 200 g

Display

The Samsung Galaxy A26 5G has a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 (FHD+). It refreshes at up to 120 Hz.

Performance and memory

It runs on the Exynos 1380. Memory options: 6 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB.

Cameras

The main camera has a 50 MP sensor. An 8 MP ultra-wide camera covers wider scenes. The front camera is 13 MP.

Battery and charging

The battery is rated at 5,000 mAh. Wired charging is rated at up to 25 W.

Software and updates

Samsung lists its software as Android 15, One UI 7. Samsung promises 6 OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates.

Design and durability

It weighs 200 g. It is rated IP67: dust-tight and protected against temporary immersion. It supports 5G. SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM; SIM 1 + Hybrid SIM/microSD). Colours: Awesome Peach, Awesome Mint, Awesome White, Awesome Black.

Who should buy the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

On its published specifications, the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G suits buyers who prioritise long software support (6 years of security updates).

Strengths

  • IP67 dust and water resistance
  • 6 years of security updates promised

Trade-offs

  • Smaller battery (5,000 mAh) than most phones on Comparezi

How the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G compares

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Specifications from Samsung's official product page (www.samsung.com), checked 12 October 2026. Specifications the manufacturer does not publish are left blank rather than estimated. Percentages compare published figures only; see how Comparezi compares phones.

Newer or higher models

Galaxy A27 5G Samsung ₹33,999 Score 31

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Questions

Galaxy A26 5G FAQs

The Exynos 1380.

5,000 mAh, with up to 25 W wired charging.

It is water-resistant, not waterproof. The Samsung Galaxy A26 5G is rated IP67: dust-tight and protected against temporary immersion.

6 OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates, as promised by Samsung.

A 50 MP main, 8 MP ultra-wide rear camera system and a 13 MP front camera.

6.7 inches (AMOLED), with up to 120 Hz refresh rate.

6 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB.

In March 2025.

Awesome Peach, Awesome Mint, Awesome White and Awesome Black.

Battery 5,000 mAh on the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs 5,500 mAh on the vivo Y29 5G; wired charging 25 W on the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs 44 W on the vivo Y29 5G. Comparezi has a full side-by-side comparison of the two.

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