A Budget-Friendly Powerhouse with Big Features
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy A26, a budget-friendly smartphone designed to offer a solid mix of features without breaking the bank. Tailored for users who want a dependable device with a large, vibrant display and good battery life, the A26 aims to carve a niche in the competitive mid-range market.
The design centers around a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED LCD screen with a sharp 1080 x 2340 pixel resolution. With a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and an Infinity-U notch, the display promises immersive viewing whether you're scrolling through social feeds or binge-watching videos. The phone’s plastic build keeps it light and durable, perfect for everyday handling.
Under the hood, the Galaxy A26 is powered by Samsung’s Exynos 1380 chipset, built on a 5nm process for efficiency. Its octa-core CPU balances power and battery life, aided by 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage—expandable via microSDXC. The Mali-G68 MP5 GPU handles casual gaming and graphics smoothly, ensuring the phone keeps up with day-to-day tasks and entertainment.
Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the triple rear camera setup. The primary 50MP sensor captures sharp and detailed shots, while the 8MP ultra-wide lens offers a 120-degree field of view for expansive landscapes or group photos. A 2MP macro lens lets you get close to the action. For selfies, the 13MP front camera supports 1080p video, making it suitable for social media and video calls.
Battery life is a highlight here, with a hefty 5000mAh cell that can easily power through a day and a half of moderate use. Plus, 25W fast charging via USB Type-C means less downtime when topping up.
In Singapore, the Galaxy A26 is priced competitively at around SGD 338, positioning it as an attractive option for budget-conscious buyers.
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy A26 stands out as a reliable budget smartphone offering a large, vibrant display, a versatile camera system, and long-lasting battery life. It’s well-suited for students, casual users, or anyone seeking an affordable Samsung device that covers all the essentials without unnecessary frills.
| Network | Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | |
| 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 | |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 | |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| EDGE | Yes | |
| Launch | Announced | 2025, March 02 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, March 19 | |
| Body | Dimensions | 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 200g | |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Built | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+) Single SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by 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+ Always-on display | |
| Platform | OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) - Global | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Global | |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 - Global | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM UFS 2.2 | |
| Main Camera | Triple | 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) |
| Features | Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Sound | Alert types | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic | ||
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | |
| GPS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | |
| Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass Virtual proximity sensing Circle to Search |
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | |
| Browser | HTML5 | |
| Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | |
| Charging | 25W wired | |
| Misc | Colors | Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink |
| Price | $448 |
| Model | Samsung Galaxy A26 |
|---|---|
| FreeGift | No |
| Warranty | 1 year local mfg warranty |
| Options | No |
| Housing | No |
| LCD Replacement | No |
| Battery Replacement | No |
| Network | Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | |
| 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 | |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 | |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| EDGE | Yes | |
| Launch | Announced | 2025, March 02 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, March 19 | |
| Body | Dimensions | 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 200g | |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Built | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+) Single SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by 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+ Always-on display | |
| Platform | OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) - Global | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Global | |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 - Global | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM UFS 2.2 | |
| Main Camera | Triple | 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) |
| Features | Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Sound | Alert types | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic | ||
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | |
| GPS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | |
| Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass Virtual proximity sensing Circle to Search |
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | |
| Browser | HTML5 | |
| Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | |
| Charging | 25W wired | |
| Misc | Colors | Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink |
| Price | $448 |
