Samsung Galaxy A26 5G (6GB/128GB)

Display — 6.7" Super AMOLED, 120Hz, FHD+ The A26 sports a large 6.7-inch Super AMOLED panel with a 1080×2340 FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, giving you smooth scrolling and vivid colours. At ~385 PPI, text and images are sharp and crisp. The display is also Eye Care certified to reduce blue light exposure, and it's protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+.

Performance — Exynos 1380, 6GB RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 Under the hood sits Samsung's own Exynos 1380 chip, built on a 5nm process with an octa-core CPU (4×2.4GHz + 4×2.0GHz) and a Mali-G68 MP5 GPU. Paired with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of fast UFS 2.2 storage, it handles everyday tasks, multitasking, and casual gaming with ease. Storage is expandable via a dedicated microSD slot.

Camera — 50MP OIS triple rear system + 13MP front The rear camera setup consists of a 50MP main sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS) for sharper handheld shots, an 8MP ultrawide at 120° field of view, and a 2MP macro lens. The 13MP front camera handles selfies and video calls well. Both rear and front cameras can shoot 4K at 30fps. AI tools like Edit Suggestion, Enhanced Object Eraser, and Scene Optimiser are baked into the camera app, alongside Circle to Search — a first for the A2x series.

Battery — 5,000mAh with 25W fast charging The 5,000mAh battery comfortably lasts a full day, with Samsung rating it at up to 17 hours of video streaming. The 25W wired fast charging gets you from 0 to 100% in roughly 65 minutes. A charging limit mode lets you cap charging at 85% to preserve long-term battery health.

Build & durability — IP67, Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both sides This is where the A26 really stands out for its price point. It's the first A2x device to carry an IP67 rating, meaning it can survive being submerged in up to 1 metre of water for 30 minutes. Gorilla Glass Victus+ covers both the front and back, while an aluminium frame keeps things sturdy. At just 7.7mm thick and 200g, it feels premium in hand. Security is handled by an in-display optical fingerprint sensor and Samsung's Knox Vault (EAL5+ certified).

Software & AI — Android 15, One UI 7, 6 years of updates The A26 launches with Android 15 and One UI 7, and Samsung is committing to 6 major OS upgrades and 6 years of security patches — an impressive promise for a mid-range phone. Galaxy AI features include Circle to Search, Live Translate, Note Assist, Chat Assist, and Transcript Assist.

Connectivity — 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, 3.5mm jack You get the full modern connectivity package: 5G Sub-6GHz, Wi-Fi 6 dual-band, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC for contactless payments, GPS with GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo, and USB-C 2.0. Notably, Samsung kept the 3.5mm headphone jack and a dedicated dual SIM + microSD tray — practical touches that are increasingly rare.