Samsung's formula for mid-range smartphones has not really changed for the better over the years. Year after year, we keep seeing slightly refreshed designs, which look and feel familiar, packed with hardware that powers a software experience, which also feels… very familiar. This isn't “familiar” in a good way, but more in stagnated form, that some of its customers may actually prefer. Indeed, many go to Samsung for their software update commitment and the new Galaxy A26 does not disappoint on that front. It also gets design and display upgrades. While all of this sounds great, it's still stuck behind the growing competition and here's why.

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Samsung Galaxy A26 5G Summary

Samsung’s Galaxy A26 has a familiar-looking design made from polycarbonate and glass. It appears slim and modern until you view the display, which has thick borders and a dated display notch. The phone gets an IP67 rating this time.

Its display offers rich colours and deep blacks but does not get sufficiently bright outdoors. The home-grown Exynos silicon is capable enough to handle daily tasks and some mid-level gaming as well. Heat is well managed both when using the camera and when playing games. There’s only one speaker and it does not sound good.

Camera performance is subpar and despite having three cameras and optical images stabilisation (OIS), all three fail to impress. Selfies are fine, and the same can be said about video recordings.

Battery life is far from impressive keeping the competition in mind. It definitely is not meant for power users. Wired charging is slow as well.

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G Price in India

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G price in India starts from ₹ 22,999. The lowest price of Samsung Galaxy A26 5G is ₹ 22,999 at Flipkart on 15th January 2026.

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Available Variants

6GB RAM

128GB STORAGE

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

8GB RAM

128GB STORAGE

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G (8GB,128GB)

8GB RAM

256GB STORAGE

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G (8GB,256GB)

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G Full Specifications

General

Brand	Samsung
Model	Galaxy A26 5G
Price in India	₹22,999
Release date	2nd March 2025
AI Enabled	Yes
Launched in India	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	164.00 x 77.50 x 7.70
Weight (g)	200.00
IP rating	IP67
Battery capacity (mAh)	5000
Removable battery	No
Fast charging	20W Fast Charging
Wireless charging	No
Colours	Black, Mint, Peach Pink, White

Display

Refresh Rate	120 Hz
Resolution Standard	FHD+
Screen size (inches)	6.70
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	2340x1080 pixels

Hardware

Processor make	Samsung Exynos 1380
RAM	6GB, 8GB
Internal storage	128GB, 256GB
Expandable storage	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	1000

Camera

Rear camera	50-megapixel (f/1.8) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4)
No. of Rear Cameras	3
Front camera	13-megapixel (f/2.2)
No. of Front Cameras	1
Lens Type (Second Rear Camera)	Ultra Wide-Angle
Lens Type (Third Rear Camera)	Macro

Software

Operating system	Android 15
Skin	One UI 7

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Yes
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.30
USB Type-C	Yes

Sensors

Face unlock	Yes
Fingerprint sensor	Yes
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes