Samsung Galaxy A26
#780
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
#750Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A26
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
52.553.2
Display
88.588.5
Battery
55.555.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
68.268.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A26 features a larger 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Galaxy A52s 5G has a slightly smaller 6.5-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, also at 120Hz.
- In terms of performance, the A26 is powered by the Exynos 1380 chipset, whereas the A52s utilizes the Snapdragon 778G, offering potentially better efficiency and graphics performance.
- The A26's camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor, while the A52s boasts a 64 MP main sensor, along with additional lenses for enhanced versatility.
- Battery capacity is higher in the A26 at 5000 mAh compared to the A52s' 4500 mAh, both supporting 25W charging.
- Build quality on the A26 includes Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front and back, while the A52s has Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and a plastic back.
- Software-wise, the A26 runs Android 15 with up to 6 major upgrades, while the A52s comes with Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, and features stereo speakers and a headphone jack, which the A26 lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
General
Release Date
2025, March 02
2021, August 17
Announced
2025, March 02
2021, August 17
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.5"
Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 1380 (5 nm) - GlobalExynos 1280 (5 nm) - LATAM
Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
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
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G68 MP5 - GlobalMali-G68 - LATAM
Adreno 642L
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
13 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Ion 4500 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm (6.46 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm (6.30 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
200 g
189 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink
Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Purple, Awesome Mint
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6
OS Version
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes