Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Sony Xperia 10 VI
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A26 and Sony Xperia 10 VI: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Sony.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A26 | Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 6.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A26, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 579,811
- against 559,136
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VI, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Display Pixel Density
- 449 ppi
- against 385 ppi
- Weight
- 164 g
- against 200 g
- Resistance Features
- IP65, IP68, IPX8
- against IP67
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 579,811 Best value | 559,136 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,007 Best value | 943 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,758 Best value | 2,748 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 4 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 and 4 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| 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 Best value | 613 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Mint Green, Peach, Pink, Yellow, Green | Blue, Black, White, Grey, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 77.5 mm | 68 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 155 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 164 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.7 % Best value | 82.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IP65, IP68, IPX8 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1.5 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 269 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | C | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 37 h | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,520 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 385 ppi | 449 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 5, 120Hz, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 6 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, 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 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 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 n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| 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/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 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 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, 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 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, eSIM, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.75 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.09 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.41 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.96 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 3,790 Mbps Best value | 2,900 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,280 Mbps Best value | 900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A26 | Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A266E, SM-A266E/DS, SM-A266E/DSN, SM-A266B, SM-A266B/DS, SM-A266B/DSN, SM-A266U, SM-A266U1, SM-A266W | XQ-ES54, XQ-ES72, XQ-ES72/L2TWCX0, XQ-ES72/B2TWCX0, XQ-ES72/W2TWCX0, XQES54EUKCB.GC |
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