Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

      3.5/5

      expert Review

      Rs. 45,999

      Model: SM-A266E

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      Display

      6.7" 120Hz AMOLED

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      Chipset

      Exynos 1380 (5nm)

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      Camera

      Triple (50MP + 8MP + 2MP)

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      Battery

      Li-Ion 5000 mAh

      Available Variants
      Rs. 45,999
      The Samsung Galaxy A26 5G features a large 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1000 nits peak brightness. Powered by the Exynos 1380 chip, it offers up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of expandable storage, running Android 15 with One UI 7 and promising 6 major Android updates. The phone has a triple-camera setup with a 50MP main camera, 8MP ultrawide, and 2MP macro, along with a 13MP front camera for selfies. A 5,000mAh battery supports 25W fast charging, and the device is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, IP67 water and dust resistance, and Samsung Knox security. Available in White, Black, and Mint, the A26 5G is a well-rounded mid-range phone suitable for everyday use, though not ideal for heavy gaming.

      Samsung Galaxy A26 5G Expert Score Breakdown

      Design and build

      8.3/10

      Display

      8.6/10

      Performance

      7.9/10

      Software experience

      8.9/10

      Cameras

      7.3/10

      Battery life

      8.3/10

      Value for money

      7.9/10

      Samsung Galaxy A26 5G Full Specification

      Launch
      Date

      March 28, 2025

      In Nepal: March 28, 2025

      Market Status

      Out of Stock

      Type
      Series

      Galaxy A

      Device Type

      Traditional Smartphone

      Body
      Dimension

      164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm

      Weight

      200 gm

      Build

      Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+

      Front: Gorilla Glass Victus+

      Frame: Plastic

      IP rating: IP67 dust and water resistance

      Colors

      Black, White, Mint

      Display
      Size

      6.7 inches

      Display Type

      Super AMOLED

      Resolution

      FHD+ (2340 × 1080 pixels), 19.5 : 9 ratio, 385 ppi density

      Protection

      Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+

      Refresh Rate

      120Hz

      Touch Sampling Rate

      Unspecified

      Brightness

      800 nits (HBM)

      Others

      385 ppi density

      Network
      SIM

      Dual SIM (Nano)

      Technology

      GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

      2G Bands

      GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

      3G Bands

      HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

      4G Bands

      B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66

      5G Bands

      N1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6

      Performance
      Chipset

      Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm)

      CPU

      Octa-core

      - 4x Cortex-A78 (2.4 GHz)

      - 4x Cortex-A55 (2.0 GHz)

      GPU

      Mali-G68 MP5

      OS

      Android 15

      UI Version

      One UI 7

      Promised Updates

      6 years of OS updates

      6 years of security updates

      Memory
      RAM

      4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X

      Storage

      128GB / 256GB

      Variant

      6GB / 128GB, 8GB / 128GB, 6GB / 256GB, 8GB / 256GB, 4GB / 128GB

      SD Card

      Yes (microSD)

      Back Cameras
      Modules

      Primary: 50MP, f/1.8, 27 mm, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76” sensor

      Ultrawide: 8MP, f/2.2, 120° FOV

      Macro: 2MP, f/2.4, 1/5" sensor

      Features

      LED flash, panorama, HDR

      Video

      4K @ 30 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps, 720p @ 480 fps

      Front Camera
      Modules

      13MP, f/2.2, 1/3.06" sensor

      Features

      Unspecified

      Video

      1080p @ 30 fps

      Security
      Fingerprint

      Side-mounted

      Face Unlock

      2D Face Recognition

      Audio
      Speaker

      Mono Speaker

      3.5 mm Jack

      Yes

      Others

      Dolby Atmos

      Sensors
      Type

      Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro Sensor

      Connectivity
      WLAN

      Wi-Fi 5, Dual-band

      Bluetooth

      5.3, A2DP, LE

      GPS

      Yes, with GPS, BDS, Galileo, Glonass, QZSS

      NFC

      Yes

      USB

      USB 2.0 Type-C, OTG

      Battery
      Type

      Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable

      Charging

      25W Fast Charging

      Wireless Charging

      No

      Extras
      Features

      Samsung Knox Security, Samsung Wallet

      Samsung has launched the Galaxy A26 5G, a step up from the previous model with a bigger screen, a new processor, and long software support. It comes in different storage options and keeps features like water and dust resistance (IP67) and Samsung Knox security.

      Samsung Galaxy A26 5G Overview

      Design and Display

      The Galaxy A26 5G is slimmer than the A25 5G, measuring 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm and weighing 200 grams. It comes in White, Black, and Mint colors. It has a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, 2340 x 1080p resolution, and a peak brightness of 1000 nits.

      Performance

      The phone runs on the Exynos 1380 chip, with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage, expandable to 2TB with a microSD card. It runs on Android 15 with One UI 7 and will get 6 major Android updates. The phone performs well but may not be the best for heavy gaming.

      Cameras and Others

      It has a triple-camera setup: a 50MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro camera. For selfies, there’s a 13MP front camera. The phone has a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging. The phone has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, water and dust resistance (IP67), and Samsung Knox security. It also includes "Awesome Intelligence" features found in the latest A-series phones.

      Samsung Galaxy A26 5G Price in Nepal

      VariantPrice
      8GB+256GBRs. 45,999

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