Poco M8 vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 1380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.65", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP/20MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5520mAh, 45W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Multimedia and Battery | Performance, Display, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Carbon Black, Frost Silver, Glacial Blue | Awesome Black, Awesome Mint, Awesome Peach, Awesome White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 08, 2026 | March 24, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 13, 2026 | March 24, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹18,999 | ₹24,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.77 inches | 6.65 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2392 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 387 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3200 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Weight | 178 grams | 200 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP66 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos certified) | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Exynos 1380 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Digital Zoom, Face Detection, HDR, LED Flash, Slow Motion, Touch Focus | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | EIS | ||
| Video | EIS | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Xiaomi HyperOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Erase, AI Reflection Remover, Circle to Search with Google, Gemini Live | Galaxy AI |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Poco M8
| Front Camera Resolution | 20 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR Photos, Screen flash | |||
| Video | 1080@30fps, 720@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Poco M8
| Capacity | 5520 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Poco M8
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | In-display | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
