Samsung is preparing to release its next set of budget and mid-range smartphones. After the Galaxy A16 was introduced, we have recently seen designs for the Galaxy A36 5G. Now, the Galaxy A26 has surfaced unofficially on Geekbench.
Geekbench Appearance
The smartphone appeared on the benchmark site with the model number SM-A266B. According to Samsung's naming conventions, this indicates that it's the Galaxy A26, and the listing verifies that it will support 5G connectivity. However, the most intriguing aspects are what’s happening internally.
Processor Insights
The Galaxy A26 appears to come equipped with an Exynos 1280 processor, referred to by the codename S5E8825. While this isn't unexpected, what is surprising is the clock speed. The Exynos 1280 usually operates at a maximum of 2.4GHz for its performance cores, but the Geekbench entry hints that the A26 might see a slight boost to 2.6GHz. This could indicate that Samsung is trying to push the chip to its limits, or it may reflect a more effective manufacturing process that enables higher speeds without causing overheating.
Specifications and Features
In addition to the processor, the listing shows that the device will have 6GB of RAM, which seems like a fair baseline for a mid-range phone in 2024. Other details remain unclear, but it would be great if Samsung could take inspiration from the Galaxy A36 and provide the A26 with an Infinity-O display. The outdated U-shaped notch seen in the Galaxy A25 is no longer appealing.
Camera specifications are currently uncertain. Given that the Galaxy A25 features a 50MP primary sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide camera, it wouldn’t be shocking to see these specs carried over. The same applies to the 5,000mAh battery and 25W fast charging – if it’s working well, why change it?
Software Expectations
The software aspect might be the most significant improvement. The A26 is listed with Android 15 on Geekbench, hinting that it could come with this version pre-installed. It’d be even better if Samsung could provide six major Android updates, similar to what the Galaxy A16 offers.
With the Galaxy A26 still not officially announced, it remains difficult to predict the exact launch date or location.
