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.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A25 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|
| Price | ₹18,494 | ₹21,737 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 197 g | 200 g |
| Released | Dec 2023 | Mar 2025 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A25 5G is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A26 5G is ahead on screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Samsung Galaxy A25 5G is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A25 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM) | Super AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 103.7 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches (169.1mm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A25 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 14, One UI 6 | Android 15 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1280 (5 nm) | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 | — |
| OS Updates | 4 major Android OS updates and 5 years of security updates | — |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A25 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|
| RAM | 6GB or 8GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | — |
| Card Slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A25 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|
| Triple | 50 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) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (with OIS) | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A25 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A25 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired | 25W wired |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A25 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 161 x 76.5 x 8.3 mm (6.34 x 3.01 x 0.33 inches) | 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 197 g (6.95 oz) | 200 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame |
| SIM | Hybrid 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 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| Radio | Unspecified | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A25 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|
| Announced | 2023, December 11 | March 2, 2025 |
| Status | Available. 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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