Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A55
43.2Performance37.9
44.9Display46.1
41.9Camera46.8
43.7Battery52.7
65.3Features78.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A26 5G10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A55
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A55 wins this phone face-off, 48.4 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+13) and battery (+9). Samsung Galaxy A26 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 38
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
- Lower launch price: $300 vs $449
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A55
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
- 156% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 224,206 vs 87,552
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+2% | 6.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 390 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 85.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 754,064Bottom 20% | 997,950+32%Bottom 40% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 294,711Bottom 22% | 353,082+20%Bottom 35% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 87,552Bottom 17% | 224,206+156%Bottom 43% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 138,545Bottom 10% | 162,521+17%Bottom 32% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 233,256Bottom 24% | 258,141+11%Bottom 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,150Bottom 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,400Bottom 48% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g+6% | 213 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+6% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+50% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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