Samsung Galaxy A26
pending verification on sale 2025 model: see the 2025 rankings
164 × 77.5 × 7.7 mm · 200 g
The Samsung Galaxy A26 launched in India on 24 March 2025 and costs ₹24,999 for the 8GB/128GB variant (launch price, 24 March 2025).
It has Samsung Exynos 1380, a 6.7-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, a 5,000 mAh battery with 25W charging and a 50 MP main camera.
We do not give it an overall score yet because too many specifications are unconfirmed.
- Price from
- ₹24,999 (launch)
- Chipset
- Samsung Exynos 1380
- Display
- 6.7" AMOLED 120Hz
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh, 25W
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Water resistance
- IP67
- Weight
- 200 g
- India launch
- 24 March 2025
- On sale in India
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Samsung Galaxy A26 price in India
| Variant | Price | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8GB/128GB | ₹24,999 | launch | — | |
| 8GB/256GB | ₹27,999 | launch | — |
Samsung Galaxy A26 specifications
Display
| Size | 6.7 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| LTPO | Not confirmed |
| Peak brightness | Not confirmed |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi (calculated) |
Performance
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (chip, typical) | 1,005 single-core / 2,797 multi-core |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Expandable storage | Not confirmed |
Cameras
| Main camera | 50 MP, 1/2.76-inch sensor, OIS |
|---|---|
| Ultrawide camera | 8 MP |
| Macro camera | 2 MP |
| Front camera | 13 MP |
| Rear video | Not confirmed |
| 4K selfie video | Not confirmed |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 25W |
| Wireless charging | Not confirmed |
| Charger in the box | Not confirmed |
Design and build
| Dimensions | 164 × 77.5 × 7.7 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g |
| Water and dust resistance | IP67 |
| Frame | Not confirmed |
| Colours | Not confirmed |
| Form factor | Bar (non-folding) |
Software
| OS at launch | Android 15, One UI 7 |
|---|---|
| OS upgrades promised | 6 years |
| Security updates promised | 6 years |
| Near-stock Android | No |
Connectivity and audio
| 5G | Yes |
|---|---|
| eSIM | Not confirmed |
| NFC | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi | Not confirmed |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Not confirmed |
| Stereo speakers | Not confirmed |
Scores
Fixed 0–100 scales from specifications and chip benchmarks, not hands-on tests. How scores work
| Category | Score | Rank | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall: 43/100 | — | 82% |
| Camera | Camera: 24/100 | — | 100% |
| Video | Video: not enough data | — | 30% |
| Selfie | Selfie: not enough data | — | 40% |
| Battery | Battery: 40/100 | — | 80% |
| Charging | Charging: 40/100 | — | 100% |
| Performance | Performance: 34/100 | — | 100% |
| Gaming | Gaming: 41/100 | — | 90% |
| Display | Display: not enough data | — | 59% |
| Software support | Software support: 88/100 | — | 100% |
| Durability | Durability: 80/100 | — | 80% |
| Audio | Audio: not enough data | — | 0% |
| Value | Value: 24/100 | — | 82% |
Where it stands against phones priced ₹19,000–₹31,000
- Its 5,000 mAh battery is larger than only 0% of the 82 other phones priced ₹19,000–₹31,000 we track.
- Its 25W wired charging is faster than only 1% of the 81 other phones priced ₹19,000–₹31,000 we track.
- Its 120Hz refresh rate is higher than only 1% of the 82 other phones priced ₹19,000–₹31,000 we track.
- Its 6 years of OS upgrades is longer than 90% of the 63 other phones priced ₹19,000–₹31,000 we track.
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Questions
- What is the price of the Samsung Galaxy A26 in India?
- 8GB/128GB: ₹24,999 (launch, 2025-03-24); 8GB/256GB: ₹27,999 (launch, 2025-03-24).
- When was the Samsung Galaxy A26 launched in India?
- 24 March 2025.
- Which processor does the Samsung Galaxy A26 use?
- Samsung Exynos 1380.
- What is the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy A26?
- 5,000 mAh, with 25W wired charging.
- Does the Samsung Galaxy A26 support 5G?
- Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A26 supports 5G.
- Is the Samsung Galaxy A26 waterproof?
- It is rated IP67 for water and dust resistance.
- How many years of updates will the Samsung Galaxy A26 get?
- 6 years of OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates, as promised by Samsung.
Sources
- Samsung India Newsroom launch press release (24 Mar 2025) (accessed 17 October 2026)
Notes: India launch 24 Mar 2025 (Samsung India newsroom); Samsung's headline 'from Rs 22,999' is an effective price after bank offers, list prices Rs 24,999 / 27,999 per press coverage. press coverage page lists wrong specs (Dimensity 6020, 4500mAh) and was ignored. 2MP third camera assumed macro role per spec-sheet listing. First sale date, peak brightness, video modes not confirmed. Researched via search-index extracts only.
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