Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Brand | Samsung Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Series | Galaxy A series |
| First released | March 2, 2025 |
| Availability by region | March 19, 2025 |
| Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy A25 5G |
| Related | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
| Compatible networks | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Colors | Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink |
| Dimensions | 164 mm (6.5 in) H 77.5 mm (3.05 in) W 7.7 mm (0.30 in) D |
| Weight | 200 g (7.1 oz) |
| Operating system | Original: Android 15 with One UI 7 Current: Android 16 with One UI 8 |
| System-on-chip | Exynos 1380 (5nm) (all except Latin America) Exynos 1280 (5nm) (Latin America) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) (Exynos 1280) Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) (Exynos 1380) |
| GPU | Mali-G58 MP5 (Exynos 1380) Mali-G58 (Exynos 1280) |
| Memory | 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB or 256 GB |
| Removable storage | microSDXC |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | Fast charging 25W |
| Rear camera | |
| Front camera | |
| Display | 6.7 in (170 mm), Infinity-U Display 1080 x 2340 px resolution, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) Super AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Data inputs |
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| Water resistance | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
| Model | SM-A266x (Last letter varies by carrier & international models) |
| Website | www |
| References | [1] |
The Samsung Galaxy A26 5G is a mid-range Android-based smartphone designed, developed and marketed by Samsung Electronics as a part of its Galaxy A series. The phone was announced on March 2, 2025 [2]along with the Galaxy A36 5G and the Galaxy A56 5G.[3][4][5] The phone was released on March 19, 2025. [6]
Design
The front and the back is made of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ and has a plastic frame. The phone has a IP67 water and dust resistance rating unlike its predecessor. [7] The screen of the phone is an Infinity-U display.[8]
The front of the phone is similar to that of the Galaxy A16 and Galaxy A06, and has a Key Island design with a flat frame.[8]
The Galaxy A26 5G has either 128GB or 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage.[9]
The Galaxy A26 5G has a USB-C 2.0 port on the bottom, a USB-C 2.0 port, 2 microphones, and a loudspeaker. On the left side is the SIM tray and SD card slot.[6] On the right side are the volume and power buttons. Unlike the Galaxy A36 5G and the Galaxy A56 5G, this phone has a SD card slot.[6]
The Galaxy A26 5G is sold in the following color options:[10]
| Color | Name |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| White | |
| Mint | |
| Peach Pink |
Upgrades
- A much faster system-on-chip coming from the Galaxy A25 5G, which had an Exynos 1280[11] (except in Latin America where it has the same chipset)[6]
- New AI features under "Awesome Intelligence"[12]
- Six years of OS updates until 2031.[7]
References
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy A26". GSMArena. 2 March 2025. Archived from the original on 28 September 2025.
- ^ "Samsung launches Galaxy A56, A36 and A26". r2.community.samsung.com. 2025-03-02. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ^ Chokkattu, Julian (March 1, 2025). "Samsung's Affordable Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A26 Will Get 6 Years of Software Updates". Wired. Archived from the original on September 29, 2025. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy A26 5G goes official in India". News. NotebookCheck.net. March 24, 2025. Archived from the original on August 22, 2025. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy A26 5G News (Phone Scoop)". www.phonescoop.com. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ^ a b c d "Samsung Galaxy A26 - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ a b "Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Features & Specs | Samsung UK". Samsung uk. Archived from the original on 2025-09-15. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ^ a b published, Vishnu Sarangapurkar (2024-11-18). "Galaxy A26 leak reveals Samsung's 2025 budget phone". Android Central. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy A26 5G: specs, benchmarks, and user reviews". NanoReview.net. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy A26 5G Mint 256GB | Specs | Samsung Philippines". Samsung ph. Archived from the original on 2025-07-12. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy A25 - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ^ Bonggolto, Jay (2025-03-26). "Samsung's new budget phones swap full Galaxy AI for 'Awesome Intelligence' in the US". Android Police. Retrieved 2025-11-30.