Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
43.2Performance73.2
44.9Display63.6
41.9Camera51.3
43.7Battery51.1
65.3Features94.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A26 5G9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge wins this phone face-off, 64.7 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+30) and features (+29). 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
- 28% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 3,900 mAh
- Lower launch price: $300 vs $1,100
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 51 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3120 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 513 ppi+33% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 2,600 nits+160% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| 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% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,105Top 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,941Top 7% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+28% | 3,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12.1 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g | 163 g+18% |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm | 5.8 mm+25% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 7 years+17% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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