Key Takeaways
1. Storage and Pricing: The Galaxy A26 5G offers 128 GB and 256 GB storage options with 6 GB of RAM, priced at $299 (often found under $250 online), and promises six years of updates until 2031.
2. Performance: Powered by the Exynos 1380 SoC and featuring a 120 Hz refresh rate, the device provides a smooth display experience suitable for gaming, though occasional stuttering may occur with demanding applications.
3. Display Quality: The smartphone has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080, delivering crisp visuals and a high brightness level, comparable to its predecessor.
4. Build and Features: Weighing 200 grams, the Galaxy A26 5G features Gorilla Glass Victus+, an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, and mid-range specs including Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.3.
5. Missing Features: Compared to the Galaxy A25 5G, the A26 5G lacks stereo speakers and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Samsung has launched the Galaxy A26 5G, available in both 128 GB and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage options. Each variant comes equipped with 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. The smaller 128 GB option of this 6.7-inch smartphone, which we recently took a look at, has an official price tag of $299, but you can often find it online for under $250. Samsung promises six years of updates for this device, lasting until 2031.
Performance and Display
The Galaxy A26 5G is powered by the Exynos 1380, a mid-range SoC that was previously used in last year’s Galaxy A35 5G. Paired with a 120 Hz refresh rate, this SoC provides a mostly fluid display experience and makes the phone suitable for gaming. However, more demanding applications or updates may cause occasional stuttering, although we found this to be rare in our testing.
Size and Screen Quality
In comparison to its predecessor, the Galaxy A25 5G, the Galaxy A26 5G has gotten a bit bigger, as the display size has increased by 0.2 inches to 6.7 inches. The Super AMOLED display maintains the same resolution of 2340 x 1080, delivering crisp visuals with a pixel density of 385 PPI. With an average brightness of 731 cd/m² for SDR content and a peak of 1112 cd/m² for HDR, the display brightness is on par with its predecessor.
Build and Features
Even though it’s larger, the Galaxy A26 5G is only 3 grams heavier than the Galaxy A25 5G, weighing in at 200 grams, which feels quite light. It offers better materials than the earlier model, featuring Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both the front and back. It also carries an IP67 rating, providing good protection against dust and water.
With Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, hybrid dual SIM capabilities, and USB-C 2.0, the Galaxy A26 5G has impressive mid-range specifications. It comes equipped with Samsung’s Knox Vault for secure storage of passwords and sensitive data, along with some AI features from OneUI 7. Additionally, it includes a solid 50MP main camera and slightly improved battery life compared to the older model.
Missing Features
In comparison to the Galaxy A25 5G, two features have been removed: there’s now only one speaker instead of stereo speakers, and the 3.5mm audio jack is no longer included.
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