Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Samsung Galaxy M17
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A26 and Samsung Galaxy M17: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A26, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 579,811
- against 419,526
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Resistance Features
- IP67
- against IP54
Samsung Galaxy M17, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,100 nits
- against 1,000 nits
- Weight
- 192 g
- against 200 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 579,811 Best value | 419,526 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,007 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,758 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 794 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Mint Green, Peach, Pink, Yellow, Green | Silver, Black, White, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.5 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 192 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.7 % Best value | 86 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP67 Best value | IP54 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 269 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | C | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | 37 h | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,100 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 5, 120Hz, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 6 years | 6 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Host | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.75 W/kg | 0.64 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.09 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.41 W/kg Best value | 0.665 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.96 W/kg Best value | 0.972 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 3,790 Mbps Best value | 2,550 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,280 Mbps | 1,280 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A266E, SM-A266E/DS, SM-A266E/DSN, SM-A266B, SM-A266B/DS, SM-A266B/DSN, SM-A266U, SM-A266U1, SM-A266W | M-M176B, M-M176B/DS |
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