Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

Compare Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G side by side: Exynos 1280 (5 nm) vs Exynos 1580 (4 nm), 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs 5000mAh…

Samsung

Galaxy A56 5G

$499

5categories won

13 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy A56 5G. Choose the Galaxy A56 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy A26 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy A56 5G

Galaxy A56 5G takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy A56 5G

Galaxy A56 5G provides greater sustained gaming output with its Exynos 1580 (4 nm) and 12GB RAM.

📸 CameraTie

Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy A26 5G

Galaxy A26 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $299 vs $499.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy A26 5G vs Galaxy A56 5G: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy A56 5G
Screen size	6.6"	6.6"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	390 ppi	390 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1000 nits	1800 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy A56 5G
Chipset	Exynos 1280 (5 nm)	Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
Process node	5 nm	4 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	3,200,000	3,200,000
Geekbench multi	10800	10800
Maximum RAM	8 GB	12 GBWinner
Maximum storage	256GB	256GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy A56 5G
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Ultrawide	8 MP	12 MPWinner
Selfie camera	13 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	4K at 30fps	4K at 60fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy A56 5G
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	25 W	45 WWinner
Wireless charging	25 W	25 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy A56 5G
Weight	198 gWinner	212 g
Thickness	8.3 mm	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP54	IP67
Build	Glass front, textured plastic frame and back with Key Island design	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy A56 5G
Operating system	Android 15 (One UI 7.0)	Android 15 (One UI 7.0)
OS updates	6 years	6 years
Security updates	6 years	6 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy A56 5G
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	microSD	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$299Winner	$499