How we scoreBlogAdvertise
android.gsdevices · specs · comparisons
  1. android.gs
  2. Compare
  3. Galaxy A26 vs Galaxy A55

Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Samsung Galaxy A55

What Galaxy A26 does better (3) and where Galaxy A55 wins (15) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy A26
Samsung · 2025Galaxy A26
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ $225
vs
Samsung Galaxy A55
Samsung · 2024Galaxy A55
8.1Score
15 advantages≈ $270
Higher score
7.5Display7.4
5.2Performance6.3
8.0Camera8.3
3.2Battery5.0
8.4Features8.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

Galaxy A26Galaxy A55
77.5 × 1647.777.4 × 161.18.2
Galaxy A26Galaxy A55Difference
Height164 mm161.1 mm+2.9 mm
Width77.5 mm77.4 mm+0.1 mm
Thickness7.7 mm8.2 mm−0.5 mm
Weight200 g213 g−13 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Galaxy A26 better than Galaxy A55?

  1. Major OS updates promised6 vs 4+50%
  2. Weight200 g vs 213 g+6%
  3. Thickness7.7 mm vs 8.2 mm+6%

Why is Galaxy A55 better than Galaxy A26?

  1. RAM8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
  2. Stereo speakersNo · Galaxy A26: Yes
  3. AnTuTu score579,811 vs 635,598+10%
  4. Active use (test)10.7 h vs 13.4 h+25%
  5. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,768 vs 3,259+18%
  6. Selfie camera13 MP vs 32 MP2.5×
  7. Measured brightness777 nits vs 1,010 nits+30%
  8. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme794 vs 1,024+29%
  9. Peak brightness800 nits vs 1,000 nits+25%
  10. 4K selfie videoNo · Galaxy A26: Yes
  11. CPU frequency2.4 GHz vs 2.75 GHz+15%
  12. Process5 nm vs 4 nm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight200 g213 g
Thickness7.7 mm8.2 mm
Height164 mm161.1 mm
Width77.5 mm77.4 mm
FramePlasticAluminium
BackGlassGlass
Ingress protectionIP67IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
ColoursBlack, White, Mint, Peach PinkIceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon
Display
Screen size6.7″6.6″
PanelSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,340 px2,340 px
Pixel density385 ppi390 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits1,000 nits
Measured brightness777 nits1,010 nits
Screen-to-body ratio86.7%85.8%
HDR—Yes
Performance
ChipsetExynos 1380 - GlobalExynos 1480
Chip makerExynosExynos
Process5 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz2.75 GHz
GPUMali-G68 MP5 - Global Mali-G68 - LATAMXclipse 530
AnTuTu score579,811635,598
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,7683,259
3DMark Wild Life Extreme7941,024
Memory
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size1/2.76"1/1.56"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate30 fps30 fps
Selfie camera13 MP32 MP
4K selfie videoNoYes
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Active use (test)10.7 h13.4 h
Wired charging25 W25 W
Charged in 30 min51%55%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesYes
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-27.1 LUFS-25.7 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorSideUnder display
Barometer—Yes
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
SAR (head)0.41 W/kg0.68 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 14
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceOne UI 8.5One UI 8.5
Major OS updates promised64
EU label
Energy classC—
Battery charge cycles1,200—
Endurance per cycle37 h—
Repairability classC—
Drop resistance classB—
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare