Samsung Galaxy A26: Safer, Faster, And Larger

The much-awaited Samsung Galaxy A26 has been introduced, and the wait was worth it. This new Galaxy A series model has many upgrades that amazed me at first glance. The Galaxy A26 has a better chipset, a larger screen, and better protection, making it an attractive choice. Now, let’s see the Samsung Galaxy A26 price in Pakistan, specs, features, comparison, pros & cons.

Pros & Cons

Galaxy A26 vs Galaxy A25: A Quick Comparison

Here is a quick comparison between the Samsung A26 and the Samsung A25 to help identify the differences.

Features	Galaxy A26	Galaxy A25
Body	164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm	161 x 76.5 x 8.3 mm
Protection	IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+) Glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)	X
Display	6.7 inches Super AMOLED, 120Hz	6.5 inches Super AMOLED, 120Hz
Chipset	Exynos 1380 (5 nm)	Exynos 1280 (5 nm)
AnTuTu Score	579811 (v10)	480771 (v10)
OS	Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7	Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Rear Camera	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps (slow motion), OIS	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, EIS
Selfie Camera	13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06″, 1.12µm	13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06″, 1.12µm
AI Feature	Circle to Search	X
Battery & Charging	5000 mAh25W	5000 mAh25W

Samsung Galaxy A26 Price in Pakistan

The price of the Samsung Galaxy A26 is Rs. 84,999 in Pakistan. Other Samsung phones are available at lower prices on OLX.

Design

The Galaxy A series lovers will immediately spot the difference in the A26, as it is thinner, larger, and comes with a bold camera module with a black background. From the front side, the phone still has a notch display, which people who are paying around 85K might not like, as punch-hole selfie cameras have become the norm these days. 

Coming to the build quality, it has improved a lot with IP67 dust/water resistance & Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on both front and rear sides. Keep in mind that these protection features were not available in the Galaxy A25.

Dimensions	164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm
Weight	200 g
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+) Glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+) Plastic frame
Protection	IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Colors	Black, White & Mint

Display

Another upgrade here: the Galaxy A26 has a larger 6.47-inch screen compared to the 6.5-inch screen of its predecessor. The quality remains the same, as it has the Super AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. Some might notice that the bezels have also reduced a little, but the big chin is still there, which doesn’t suit a phone costing 85K.

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

Performance

Samsung has worked quite well in this area too by introducing the Exynos 1380 chipset. With this chipset and AnTuTu scores of nearly 580K, it is not only better than the A25, but it can also compete with phones like the OPPO Reno 13F, Realme 13 Plus, and even the Vivo V40e. Moreover, the company has announced up to 6 major Android upgrades for this mobile phone, which is a huge support plan.

OS	Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Chipset	Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G68 MP5
AnTuTu Score	579811 (v10)
GeekBench Score	2768 (v6)
3DMark	794 (Wild Life Extreme)
MEMORY	256GB Storage & 8GB RAM

Camera

Well, we don’t have much to celebrate here, as the Galaxy A26 comes with nearly the same cameras as its predecessor. The rear side has a triple camera setup with a 50 MP primary, 8 MP ultrawide, and 2 MP macro cameras. The slight improvement here is the OIS and 480fps slow-motion video recording capabilities. The front side has the same 13MP camera as its precursor.

Rear	Rear cameras	Triple Camera Setup
		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, f/2.4, (macro)
	Rear camera video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS
	Rear camera features	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Selfie	Selfie / front camera(s)	LED flash, panorama, HDR
	Selfie / front camera video	1080p@30fps

Features

Still no under-display fingerprint sensor! The Galaxy A26 comes with nearly the same general features as the A25. I was expecting an under-display fingerprint sensor, which is now available even in phones costing Rs. 35K. Samsung is one of the best mobile companies in Pakistan, yet it fails to provide such a basic thing, which many people might not like. The good thing is, the circle to search AI feature is now available in this phone.

Here are some other general features:

Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LEGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS NFC USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, Virtual proximity sensing

Battery & Charging

It’s the area that disappointed me the most. We are still getting a 25W charger at the price point where some companies are even providing 80W fast charging. Samsung needs to upgrade this as it’s not the charging speed many would want nowadays after paying this much. The battery is the same 5000 mAh even after reducing the phone’s thickness, which is a positive thing here.

Battery	5000 mAh
Charging	25W wired

Conclusion

In the end, the Galaxy A26 is a complete package and has a lot of upgrades, making it an even more eye-catching option for people who already have the Galaxy A25. Enhanced performance, a larger display, improved protection, etc., are some of the enhancements that I like the most. 

There are some areas where the company needs to work, like charging speed, fingerprint sensor, notch, and chin, as many phones at this price point can outperform the Galaxy A26 in these areas. But for the Samsung lovers, it’s not about the money; it’s about the loyalty. So, let’s see how it performs in the market.

Would you buy the new Samsung Galaxy A26? Tell us in the comment section below.

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