Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M35 5G
43.2Performance28.9
44.9Display44.4
41.9Camera41.9
43.7Battery53.1
65.3Features70.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A26 5G3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M35 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+14) and display (+1). Samsung Galaxy M35 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 29
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
- 15% lower thickness: 7.7 mm vs 9.1 mm
- 10% lower weight: 200 g vs 222 g
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M35 5G
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 65
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | 83.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| AnTuTu | 754,064Bottom 20% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 294,711Bottom 22% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 87,552Bottom 17% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 138,545Bottom 10% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 233,256Bottom 24% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g+10% | 222 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+15% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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