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Samsung
8 GB / 256 GB / International / SM-A266E · Launched March 2025 · Energy class C
Overview
NeoScore
6.5
#1297 of 6246
- Design & display
- 7.4
- Performance & hardware
- 6.1
- Camera
- 6.4
- Connectivity
- 7.0
- Battery & charging
- 5.6
Efficiency
- Energy efficiencyC
- ABCDEFG
- RepairabilityC
- ABCDE
- Repeated-drop resistanceB
- ABCDE
Strengths
- 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 120 Hz and 1,000 nits.
- The 7.7 mm body is thinner than most phones of its time.
- The 50 MP main camera includes optical image stabilization.
Weak points
- The 5,000 mAh battery is smaller than those in most phones of its time.
- The main camera’s 1/2.76-inch sensor is smaller than most on phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.7″Super AMOLED1,080 × 2,340 px120 Hz
- Design
- 200 g77.5 mm164 mm7.7 mm
- Performance
- Samsung Exynos 1380Octa-Core8 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 579,811Better than 68% of phones
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh25 W37 h
- Cameras
- 50 Mpx · f/1.88 Mpx · f/2.22 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 13 Mpx · f/2.2
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 15
Editorial report
Samsung Galaxy A26 8 GB / 256 GB / International / SM-A266E technical sheet
The Samsung Galaxy A26 suits buyers looking for a balanced 5G phone with a polished display and optical stabilization on its main camera. Its main trade-off is the battery: 5,000 mAh is less than most phones of its time, while 25 W charging is typical.
The Super AMOLED display measures 6.7 inches, runs at 120 Hz and reaches 1,000 nits. At 7.7 mm thick, the body is thinner than most phones of its time, and IP67 protection covers dust and water resistance to 1 m. Android 15, Google Services and six years of OS updates give the software a long support window.
The Exynos 1380, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage in this version make a balanced configuration; the phone is also sold in an 8 GB / 256 GB configuration. Its 50 MP main camera combines a 1/2.76-inch sensor, an f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilization, although that sensor is smaller than most on phones of its time. An 8 MP ultrawide camera and 4K video at 30 fps add flexibility. Overall, the Galaxy A26 is typical among phones of its time, with a NeoScore of 6.3. It is a sensible choice for buyers who prioritize the display, software support and 5G, but the battery is not its strongest point.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
6.47
/10
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Selected variant
8 GB / 256 GB / International / SM-A266E
Design & display
7.4
- Display Technology Super AMOLED
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 385 ppi
- 8.0
- Peak Display Brightness 1,000 nits
- 8.0
- Display Features Mohs Level 5, 120Hz, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen
- 2.0
- Weight 200 g
- 6.0
- Resistance Features IP67
- 7.0
- Usable Surface 86.7 %
- 8.5
- Body Thickness 7.7 mm
- 8.6
Performance & hardware
6.1
- AnTuTu Score 579,811
- 2.9
- RAM Capacity 8 GB
- 7.1
- Storage Type UFS 3.1
- 7.5
- Processor Process Size 5 nm
- 7.8
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.4 GHz
- 5.7
- RAM Type LPDDR4X
- 5.0
Camera
6.4
- Sensor Size 1/2.76″
- 3.4
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 50 Mpx
- 8.0
- Optical Zoom 0 x
- 0.0
- Camera Features LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, 4K Video, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Macro Camera, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
- 8.0
Connectivity
7.0
- 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
- 4.5
- 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
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- 5.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3
- 8.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- 9.5
- SIM Configurations Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.5
Battery & charging
5.6
- Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
- 8.9
- Fast Charge Power 25 W
- 5.0
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 7.44
- Performance & hardware
- 6.05
- Camera
- 6.43
- Connectivity
- 7.03
- Battery & charging
- 5.56
- NeoScore rank
- #1297 / 6246
Efficiency
Grades from the official EU product label. Missing grades are never estimated.
- Energy efficiency
- C
- Repairability
- C
- Repeated-drop resistance
- B
Survived 269 drops without defects
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Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Samsung Exynos 1380
- Processor Process Size
- 5 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Mali-G68 MP5
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.4 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 579,811
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,007
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 2,758
- CPU Description
- Octa-core CPU with Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores.
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- AnTuTu version
- v10
- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme
- 794
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, White, Mint Green, Peach, Pink, Yellow, Green
- Body Thickness
- 7.7 mm
- Body Width
- 77.5 mm
- Body Height
- 164 mm
- Weight
- 200 g
- Usable Surface
- 86.7 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic
- Resistance Features
- IP67
- Waterproof Depth
- 1 m
- Drop Resistance Class
- B
- Repairability Class
- C
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
- Drop Test Count
- 269
Battery
- Battery Efficiency Rating
- C
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Ion
- Fast Charge Power
- 25 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- Battery Endurance
- 37 h
- Charge cycles
- 1,200
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 19.5:9
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,000 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.7″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,340 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 385 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Display Features
- Mohs Level 5, 120Hz, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Side
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Software
- Operating System
- Android 15
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 15
- OS Update Support
- 6 years
- Direct OS Updates
- No
- Google Services
- Yes
- Widevine L1
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- 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
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP
- Navigation Systems
- 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
- USB Version
- 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
- Max. upload speed
- 1,280 Mbps
Audio
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP
Technical
- Model numbers
- SM-A266E, SM-A266E/DS, SM-A266E/DSN, SM-A266B, SM-A266B/DS, SM-A266B/DSN, SM-A266U, SM-A266U1, SM-A266W
Galaxy A26
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
50 MP main camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5KJN1
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.76″
- Pixel Size
- 0.64 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5KJN1
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.76″
- Pixel Size
- 0.64 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 720p at 480 fps, Gyro-EIS
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 480 fps
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 0 x
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, 4K Video, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Macro Camera, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
8 MP ultrawide camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5K4HA
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5K4HA
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
2 MP macro/depth camera
- Sensor Model
- GalaxyCore GC02M1
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/5″
- Pixel Size
- 1.75 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- GalaxyCore GC02M1
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/5″
- Pixel Size
- 1.75 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
13 MP front camera
- Sensor Model
- Hynix HI-1339
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/3″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Hynix HI-1339
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/3″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
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05Variant details
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Markets
- International
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Model codes
- SM-A266E
- Market codes
- International
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