Samsung Galaxy A26

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64th best phone of 2025 (~$190)

GSMCritic Take: With its low price, vibrant 120 Hz AMOLED display, and long software support, the device delivers a smooth and value-focused experience for everyday use, though performance can dip under sustained heavy load.

6.7-inch

200g

7.7mm

25W

waterproof

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* Screen covers 86.7% of body.

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Last update: 2026-04-13

Pros

Camera

Capable Main Camera: The main camera is described as good and includes optical image stabilization.

Strong Selfie Camera: The front-facing camera performance stands out positively.

Performance

Efficient Thermal Management: The device demonstrates efficient thermal behavior with low waste heat generation.

Solid Baseline Performance: Performance is generally described as solid under normal, non-demanding usage conditions.

Design

Modern Durable Design: The device features a sleek, contemporary design with solid and durable construction, reinforced by IP67 protection and Gorilla Glass Victus Plus on both front and rear.

Display

AMOLED 120Hz Display: The large AMOLED panel provides vivid visuals and a 120 Hz refresh rate for smooth and fluid user experience.

Battery

Good Battery Endurance Potential: The device is described as delivering long battery life and strong overall endurance in certain scenarios.

Software

Up-to-date Software: The device runs Android 15 with One UI 7, offering a clean and current software experience.

Long Software Support: It includes six major OS upgrades, providing up to six years of software support.

Feature-rich Software: The system includes various Galaxy AI capabilities in a feature-rich yet uncluttered environment.

Storage

Expandable Storage: The presence of microSD card support allows for additional storage expansion.

Cons

Camera

Average Camera System: The cameras are described as average or disappointing overall, especially in low-light conditions.

Limited Video Stabilization: Video stabilization is not available at 4K resolution and is limited to 1080p.

Performance

Performance Instability: Performance drops occur in daily use and under sustained or demanding workloads.

Display

Low Display Brightness: The screen struggles with brightness, especially in outdoor conditions.

PWM Flickering: The display uses PWM flickering, which may negatively affect usability for some users.

Battery

Inconsistent Battery Performance: Battery performance is described as both long-lasting and underwhelming or sub-par depending on usage.

Slow Charging: The device features slow charging speeds.

No Wireless Charging: The device does not support wireless charging.

Audio

Weak Audio System: The device uses a mono speaker setup with overall poor speaker quality instead of stereo speakers.

No Headphone Jack: The device lacks a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Connectivity

No NFC or eSIM: The device lacks NFC and eSIM support, limiting connectivity options.

Limited Connectivity Standards: It relies on WiFi 5 and offers limited Bluetooth codec support.

Unreliable Proximity Sensor: The virtual proximity sensor is less reliable compared to a physical alternative.

Availability

No Charger Included: The device does not come with a bundled charger in the box.

Other

Poor Haptic Feedback: Haptics are imprecise with a soft and less defined response.

Rankings

The Best Phone Of 2025: #64

The Largest Screen Size Of 2025: #38

The Smallest Screen Size Of 2025: #19

The Lightest Phone Of 2025: #30

The Thinnest Phone Of 2025: #12

The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2025: #60

The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2025: #56

The Cheapest Phone Of 2025: #2