Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A57
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Samsung Exynos 1680 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.65", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | 50MP+12MP+5MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 25W | 5000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display and Multimedia | Performance, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Awesome Black, Awesome Mint, Awesome Peach, Awesome White | Awesome Navy, Awesome Icyblue, Awesome Lilac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 24, 2025 | March 25, 2026 | ||
| Availability | March 24, 2025 | April 09, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹24,999 | ₹56,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.65 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 385 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1900 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A57
| Weight | 200 grams | 179 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Metal Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A57
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 1380 | Exynos 1680 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Xclipse 550 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A57
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Macro | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto focus, Best Face, Digital zoom, HDR, LED-Flash, OIS, panorama, Slow Motion | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | Dual Video, gyro-EIS, HDR |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 6 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | AI Erase, Circle to Search with Google |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A57
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock, HDR Photos | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 10-bit HDR |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A57
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A57
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A57
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
