Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Tecno Pova Curve 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.65", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | 64MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 25W | 5500mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Battery and Gaming |
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General
| Colors | Awesome Black, Awesome Mint, Awesome Peach, Awesome White | Magic Silver, Neon Cyan, Geek Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 24, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 24, 2025 | June 05, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹24,999 | ₹15,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.65 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2436 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 385 ppi | 393 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1300 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Weight | 200 grams | 188.5 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 1380 | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Arm Mali-G615 MC2 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Depth | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Fash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | HIOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 6 year(s) | 1 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | AI Portrait, Call assist, Circle to Search |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Tecno Pova Curve 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | ||||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Tecno Pova Curve 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network |
Connectivity
Winner:Tecno Pova Curve 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | Beidou, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Proximity Sensor |
