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.
Screen:
6.7"
Weight:
200g
Waterproof
Charging:
25W
Optical Zoom:
None
Thickness:
7.7mm
Screen covers
86.7% of body
Reviews
Overall rating and the reviews that impact it
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
Where Samsung Galaxy A26 stands in 2025
Best Phone Of 2025
#64
Largest Screen
#38
Smallest Screen
#19
Lightest
#30
Thinnest
#12
Fastest Charging
#60
Highest Screen Ratio
#56
Cheapest
🥈#2
