Samsung Galaxy A26
#704
Samsung Galaxy M36
#978Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A26
Samsung Galaxy M36
Performance
91.592.7
Camera
91.489.7
Display
88.792.6
Battery
88.083.6
Build
97.589.2
Overall
91.489.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A26 and Galaxy M36 both feature a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, providing a similar visual experience.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by the Exynos 1380 chipset with octa-core CPUs and Mali-G68 MP5 GPUs, although the A26 offers more RAM options.
- The camera systems are comparable, featuring a 50 MP main sensor with OIS and an 8 MP ultrawide lens, but the M36's ultrawide has a slightly wider field of view.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery with 25W charging, ensuring long usage times.
- Build quality is similar, with both using Gorilla Glass Victus+ for the front and back, but the M36 is slightly lighter and has marginally different dimensions.
- Both run on Android 15 with One UI 7, offering a consistent software experience across devices.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26
Samsung Galaxy M36
General
Release Date
2025, March 02
2025, June 27
Announced
2025, March 02
2025, June 27
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.7"
Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz
Super AMOLED, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 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 Victus+
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 1380 (5 nm) - GlobalExynos 1280 (5 nm) - LATAM
Exynos 1380 (5 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 (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G68 MP5 - GlobalMali-G68 - LATAM
Mali-G68 MP5
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 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)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP (macro)
Front Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 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)
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Weight
200 g
197 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink
Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 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
5.3, 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, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
OS Version
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No