Samsung Galaxy A26

Name: Samsung Galaxy A26
Brand: Samsung

Display6.7" 1080 x 2340 pixels

ChipsetExynos 1380 (5 nm) - GlobalExynos 1280 (5 nm) - LATAM

Main camera50MP

Battery5000 mAh

7.1GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International

5G bands

1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced

2025, March 02

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm (6.46 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)

Weight

200 g (7.05 oz)

Build

Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)

SIM

· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Durability

IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)

Display

Type

Super AMOLED, 120Hz

Size

6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5

Platform

Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5

Chipset

Exynos 1380 (5 nm) - GlobalExynos 1280 (5 nm) - LATAM

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - GlobalOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - LATAM

GPU

Mali-G68 MP5 - GlobalMali-G68 - LATAM

AnTuTu (v11, est.)

579811

Memory

Card slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Internal

128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules

50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)

Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video

4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Module

13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm

Features

1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes

3.5mm jack

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.3, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS

NFC

Yes (market/region dependent)

Radio

Unspecified

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass

Battery

Type

5000 mAh

Charging

25W wired

Misc

Colors

Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink

Models

SM-A266E, SM-A266E/DS, SM-A266E/DSN, SM-A266B, SM-A266B/DS, SM-A266B/DSN, SM-A266U, SM-A266U1, SM-A266W

SAR

0.75 W/kg (head) 1.09 W/kg (body)

GoSolo Read / what it means7 takeaways

display

6.7-inch AMOLED, 120Hz refreshThe 120Hz panel makes scrolling and swiping noticeably smooth, and Super AMOLED delivers deep blacks and punchy colors for video and photos, though the 1080p resolution at this size means text can appear slightly soft up close.

performance

Exynos 1380, up to 8GB RAMThis chipset handles everyday apps, web browsing, and casual gaming (3D titles at medium settings), but will struggle with heavy multitasking or demanding games at high frame rates.

camera

50MP main with OIS, 8MP ultrawideThe 50MP sensor with optical image stabilization captures sharp detail in daylight and stays steadier in low light, while the 120-degree ultrawide fits large group shots or landscapes; the 13MP front camera is adequate for video calls and selfies.

battery

5000mAh, roughly 1 day heavy useAbout 15 to 18 hours of mixed screen-on time (texting, social media, some video) before needing a charge, though heavy gaming or constant video streaming will cut that to 10 to 12 hours.

charging

25W wired, roughly 60 to 80 minutesFrom empty to full takes about an hour, which is modest by modern standards; the proprietary protocol means you'll want to carry or keep a compatible charger.

durability

IP67, Gorilla Glass Victus+The phone survives dust and submersion to 1 meter for 30 minutes, so accidental splashes and brief dips are safe, and the Gorilla Glass Victus+ on front and back resists most everyday scratches.

connectivity

5G, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.35G availability depends on your region and carrier, but when present it offers faster downloads; Wi-Fi 6 support here is actually 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5), so speeds cap at around 867 Mbps on band.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design72

Display80

Performance58

Camera84

Battery61

Value71

GoSolo Verdict

The Galaxy A26 is a straightforward mid-range phone that nails the basics for its price: a big, smooth 120Hz AMOLED screen, solid 50MP camera with OIS, and a battery that actually lasts a full day. Its weak spots—modest charging speed, mid-tier performance, and a relatively soft 1080p display at 6.7 inches—are honest trade-offs for the cost, not dealbreakers.

Strengths · 4

50MP main camera with optical stabilization and solid low-light performance via a large f/1.8 aperture and PDAF
5000mAh battery delivers genuine all-day endurance for mixed-use patterns, with only moderate charge times as the main burden
6.7-inch Super AMOLED with 120Hz makes scrolling buttery and colors pop, a welcome touchstone at this price
IP67 durability for everyday dust and water—the kind of protection that saves phones from careless drops and pocket spills

Trade-offs · 3

25W charging is slow by 2025 mid-range standards; rivals at this price now push 65W or higher, cutting charge time roughly in half
1080p resolution on a 6.7-inch display means text and fine detail lose sharpness up close, a notch softer than you'd expect in 2025
Exynos 1380 handles everyday tasks and light games fine, but heavy multitasking and demanding 3D titles at high settings expose its modest ceiling