Samsung Galaxy A25 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Samsung Galaxy A25 5G smartphone

Samsung Galaxy A25 5G

From $199
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Samsung Galaxy A26 5G smartphone

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

From $169
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Head to head

Samsung Galaxy A25 5GSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
Our rating8/108/10
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging25W25W
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Screen size6.5 in6.7 in
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)197 g200 g
ReleasedDec 2023Mar 2025
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A25 5G is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A26 5G is ahead on screen size.

Display

Samsung Galaxy A25 5GSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
TypeSuper AMOLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM)Super AMOLED, 120Hz
Size6.5 inches, 103.7 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio)6.7 inches (169.1mm)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+

Platform

Samsung Galaxy A25 5GSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
OSAndroid 14, One UI 6Android 15
ChipsetExynos 1280 (5 nm)Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G68—
OS Updates4 major Android OS updates and 5 years of security updates—

Memory

Samsung Galaxy A25 5GSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
RAM6GB or 8GB6GB
Storage128GB or 256GB128GB, 256GB
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)—
Card Slot—microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Main Camera

Samsung Galaxy A25 5GSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
Triple50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide) 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro)
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, panorama, HDR
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (with OIS)4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Samsung Galaxy A25 5GSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
Single13 MP, f/2.2, (wide)13 MP, f/2.2
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery

Samsung Galaxy A25 5GSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging25W wired25W wired

Body

Samsung Galaxy A25 5GSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
Dimensions161 x 76.5 x 8.3 mm (6.34 x 3.01 x 0.33 inches)164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm
Weight197 g (6.95 oz)200 g
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic backGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame
SIMHybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) or Single SIM—
Water & Dust Resistance—IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)

Comms

Samsung Galaxy A25 5GSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFCYes—
RadioUnspecified—
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0

Launch

Samsung Galaxy A25 5GSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
Announced2023, December 11March 2, 2025
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, December 16 (Global), 2024, January 17 (USA)—
Released—March 19, 2025

Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A25 5G or Samsung Galaxy A26 5G?

Samsung Galaxy A25 5G — 197 g for the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G versus 200 g for the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G.

Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A25 5G or Samsung Galaxy A26 5G?

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G — Dec 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G versus Mar 2025 for the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G.

Is the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G rated higher?

We rate the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G 8/10.

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