Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Samsung Exynos 1380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 90 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+8MP+12MP+5MP/32MP | 50MP+8MP+2MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Samsung Exynos 1380 | ||
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 90 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+8MP+12MP+5MP/32MP | 50MP+8MP+2MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Design, Battery, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming and Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Design, Battery, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming and Software |
General
| Colors | Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue | Awesome Black, Awesome Mint, Awesome Peach, Awesome White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 17, 2021 | March 24, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 19, 2021 | March 24, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹34,999 | ₹24,999 | ||
| Colors | Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue | Awesome Black, Awesome Mint, Awesome Peach, Awesome White | ||
| Launch | March 17, 2021 | March 24, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 19, 2021 | March 24, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹34,999 | ₹24,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 394 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 800 nits | 1000 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 394 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 800 nits | 1000 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A72
| Weight | 203 grams | 200 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | No Rating | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker | ||
| Weight | 203 grams | 200 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | No Rating | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 720G | Exynos 1380 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Mali-G68 MP5 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year | 6 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 720G | Exynos 1380 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Mali-G68 MP5 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year | 6 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A72
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Macro | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Macro | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A72
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 25 w | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 25 w |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Single nano-SIM or Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Single nano-SIM or Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | A-GPS, GLONASS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | No | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | No | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, GLONASS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | No | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | No | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI |
