Samsung’s budget and mid-range phones are among the best-selling phones on the market. Now, the latest mid-range phones of this Korean brand have been launched in 2025, and one of these phones is the Samsung Galaxy A26. Most users have wondered whether this phone is worth buying or not? That’s why we decided to review the phone in this article from Kalatik to see if this phone can be a suitable option for purchase.
Galaxy A26 specifications at a glance
Before we try to fully and comprehensively review the A26 phone, we have provided you with the general and technical specifications of this 2025 phone in the table below.
Design and structure of the Samsung A26 phone
For several years, Samsung had been content with a specific design in making its budget, mid-range, and even flagship phones, and only considered a relatively different design for its folding phones, which also seems to have been forced and nothing more!
Now, in 2025, Samsung has decided to listen to the complaints of its users by introducing its new A-series phones and change the design of its products a little! But it seems that this new design is not very new and it seems that it has presented this design just to open up.
The design of the Samsung Galaxy A26 phone is almost similar to its previous generation phones, you will only see a slight change in the camera section. In this phone, the camera module is placed in a black housing and if we want to talk about it honestly, we cannot say whether it is beautiful or disgusting. We leave this to your personal opinion and taste! (Samsung A17 5G Disassembly)
Apart from the appearance design, we must say that this phone is considered comfortable to hold with its 7.7 mm thickness and ergonomics, and is completely opposite to Xiaomi’s latest mid-range phone, the Redmi Note 14 Pro. However, we must say that the product weighs 200 grams and may be a bit annoying for people with delicate hands or who use the phone for a long time. Of course, after a while, you will get used to it.
Body material and resistance standards
Apart from beauty, another important factor that you should consider when buying a phone is its resistance. Experience has proven that even if you have the most beautiful phone in the world, most people will still use a protective cover, and most of this beauty will be covered.
The Galaxy A36 has a plastic frame that has relatively good flexibility and durability. If the frame of the phone were aluminum, the durability of the phone would certainly be higher, but Samsung has preferred to use plastic so that the weight of the device does not increase and its price remains reasonable. But Samsung has compensated for this in another area and has made the back panel of this phone made of glass with Gorilla Glass Victus Plus protection.
Finally, we must say that this phone uses the IP67 waterproof standard, which makes the phone resistant to water up to a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes. If the IP68 standard was used in this phone, we could count on it more.(Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3 UI Review)
Samsung A26 phone specifications in terms of phone screen
Today, most of the activities we do revolve around visual content. Therefore, one of the important points in buying a phone is a good and suitable screen. No matter how good a mobile phone has processing power, if its screen is unsuitable, it cannot provide you with an enjoyable visual experience from a game, movie, browsing social networks, etc.
The screen of the Samsung Galaxy A26 phone is considered quite large with a size of 6.7 inches and is suitable for people who do not like small screens. This screen is of the Super AMOLED type and offers Full HD Plus quality with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, which is a good option for watching movies and series.(Samsung or Xiaomi (Building quality and design of the phone))
Of course, we can say the same about gaming. In any case, the 120 Hz refresh rate of this phone is not too high, if not too low! The pixel density of the screen with 385 pixels per inch is satisfactory and good, but on the other hand, there are some rather annoying points in the review of the A26 phone in terms of the screen.
The relatively large screen bezel and the teardrop-shaped notch of this phone are unpleasant things that are noticeable at first glance. Nowadays, most mobile phones have a punch hole notch, and the teardrop-shaped notch looks a bit old-fashioned.
Finally, we must say that this screen is protected by a strong Gorilla Glass Victus Plus coating.
A26 Camera Review
| Camera Module | Key Features | Performance & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Main (50MP Wide) | OIS, PDAF, f/1.8 aperture | Good quality in most conditions, including low light. Colors are realistic. Some saturation when zooming in. |
| Ultra-Wide (8MP) | 120° field of view, f/2.2 | Useful to have, but image quality is significantly lower than the main camera. |
| Macro (2MP) | Dedicated macro lens, f/2.4 | Functional for close-up shots, but its usefulness is subjective. |
| Selfie (13MP) | f/2.2 aperture | Similar in performance to its predecessor, the Galaxy A25. |
| Overall Verdict | Nearly identical to the Galaxy A25’s camera system. | Not a worthwhile upgrade from the A25. Good for its price, but consider other options if the camera is a priority. |
Although the design of the camera location of the Samsung A26 has changed slightly, we cannot say the same about its quality! The camera of the Samsung Galaxy A26 is completely similar to the camera of the Galaxy A25, except for some minor changes.
We must say that if you are currently using the Galaxy A25 and want to upgrade your phone because of the camera quality, it is better not to do this and wait for the release of the Galaxy A27. Or you can go for other phones that are offered in this price range but include better cameras.
Finally, we must say that if the camera feature is the only factor for you to buy this phone, it may be better to choose the Galaxy A25 to avoid spending more money.
Of course, this similarity of the cameras does not mean that the camera of this phone is not of good quality! In fact, considering the price of the Galaxy A26, its camera is higher than expected. The Samsung Galaxy A26 has 3 cameras arranged vertically on the back panel with the following specifications.
- 50-megapixel camera with wide lens and f/1.8 aperture
The focal length of this wide lens with a sensor is 27 mm, and if we want to talk about the other specifications of this camera, we should say that the camera has a 1/2.76-inch sensor and a pixel size of 0.64µm. The camera also supports phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and optical image stabilization (OIS).
This camera can generally capture good images in most conditions and even in low light, preserving details and colors. However, you may see a little color jump or saturation when zoomed in. Apart from this, the colors and images are real and do not feel artificial. - 8-megapixel camera with ultra-wide lens and f/2.2 aperture
The ultra-wide camera has a 120-degree field of view and features a ¼-inch sensor and 1.12-micron pixels. The resolution of the images captured by this camera is significantly lower than the 50-megapixel main camera. But it is still a nice feature to have. - 2-megapixel camera with macro lens and f/2.4 aperture
Some people think that a macro camera is unnecessary on a smartphone, but others are fans of this type of camera. But in any case, you can take pictures of small subjects using this camera.
Other features of the Samsung A26 camera include support for HDR photography, panoramic photography, 4K video recording at 30 frames per second, Full HD video recording at 30 frames per second, and HD video recording at 480 frames per second.
Samsung Galaxy A26 selfie camera
The front panel of the Samsung Galaxy A26 has a 13-megapixel wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture. It should be noted that the specifications of the Galaxy A26 in the selfie camera section are similar to those of the Samsung Galaxy A25.
Other important specifications of the selfie camera of this phone include a 1/3.06-inch sensor and 1.12 micrometer pixel size.
Review of the A26 in terms of software and hardware
Samsung has decided to make major changes to its mobile phones this year and instead of 3 or 4 major software updates, it has planned 6 major Android updates for the A26. This means that this 2025 phone, which entered the market with Android 15, can receive up to Android 21 (if released). Working with the operating system and user interface of this phone is very convenient and enjoyable, and it also supports some features such as Circle to Search.(Samsung S25 FE Disassembly)
The 5-nanometer Exynos 1380 chip has taken a good place as the beating heart of the Galaxy A26. This chip has an 8-core main processor consisting of 2 clusters.
- 4-core cluster with a speed of 2.4 GHz (Cortex-A78)
- 4-core cluster with a speed of 2.0 GHz (Cortex-A55)
Along with the central processor, there is a Mali-G68 MP5 graphics processor, which is responsible for processing graphic content.
The Exynos 1380 chip is not a very new chip and has also been used in popular Samsung mid-range phones such as the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, Samsung Galaxy A54 5G, Samsung Galaxy M54 and Samsung Galaxy M35 5G. These phones have passed their test in benchmarks and tests. You can expect the same from the Galaxy A26 phone.
Of course, we must say that by installing heavy games and applications, the phone may lag and slow down.
Memory capacity of the Samsung A26
The Samsung Galaxy A26 does not have a very large memory capacity. Of course, higher memory capacities require paying more. This phone has the following 4 capacity versions.
- 128 GB internal memory, 4 GB RAM
- 128 GB internal memory, 6 GB RAM
- 128 GB internal memory, 8 GB RAM
- 256 GB internal memory, 8 GB RAM
The term “bootloader” can be used for the phone’s internal memory capacity. But if you need more memory capacity, you can use a microSDXC external memory card.
The external memory card can increase the phone’s storage space by up to 2 TB, but note that you must choose between inserting a second SIM card and an external memory card.
Galaxy A26 communication networks
In the communication network section, Samsung also seems to have implemented the Galaxy A25 specifications on the A26 phone! There are no changes or improvements in the communication networks of this phone, and considering that the 3.5 mm jack has been removed from the Samsung Galaxy A26, it seems that this phone has regressed in this regard.
In general, the specifications of the Samsung A26 phone regarding communication networks are as follows:
Galaxy A26 Tests and Benchmarks
In general, the Galaxy A26 phone not only performs better than its predecessor, but also surpasses almost all phones in the same price range. Below you will see some of the tests and scores obtained by this phone in comparison with the Samsung Galaxy A25.
Samsung Galaxy A26 Battery
The Samsung A26 phone is powered by a 5000 mAh battery that supports a 25-watt charging adapter. According to Samsung itself, this phone can last up to 17 hours of video playback.
The phone’s battery has the ability to last you through the day if used optimally. However, there is no good definition for its charging capabilities. Because currently, Xiaomi phones or other brands use adapters with higher charging power, even for some budget phones. It doesn’t seem like Samsung wants to use faster charging technology for its products anytime soon.
Price of the A26 phone
The A26 phone costs around $300, which will vary slightly for different capacities. For example, you will have to pay around $375 for the 8/256 GB capacity.
Finally; Is the Galaxy A26 phone worth buying?
In this article, we reviewed the A26 phone. This phone is relatively affordable considering the current market situation and has impressive and relatively up-to-date features, one of which is the 6-year Android update. You can see this level of software support in few smartphones.
Of course, in areas such as the camera and communication networks, it has similar performance to the Galaxy A25, and if your intention to buy the A26 is the camera performance, it is better to keep this in mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Samsung A26 cost?
If you are planning to buy the Galaxy A26, we should say that the A26 costs around $300 for the 6/128 GB capacity and $375 for the 8/256 GB capacity.
Is the Samsung A26 camera better or the Galaxy A25?
In the A26 review, you will see that the camera specifications of these two phones are completely similar. But we should also say that the Galaxy A26 camera has the ability to record HD videos at 480 frames per second, which is not seen in the Galaxy A25.
