Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus

Compare Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus side by side: Exynos 1280 (5 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm), 50MP vs 50MP…

Samsung

Galaxy S23 Plus

$999

6categories won

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

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Galaxy A26 5G takes the lead, while the Galaxy S23 Plus is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Galaxy S23 Plus if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy A26 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy A26 5G

Galaxy A26 5G wins on endurance with 5,000 mAh and 25W fast charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S23 Plus

Galaxy S23 Plus provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) and 8GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S23 Plus

Galaxy S23 Plus takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy A26 5G

Galaxy A26 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $299 vs $999.

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 S23 Plus: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy S23 Plus
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	1750 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy S23 Plus
Chipset	Exynos 1280 (5 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm)
Process node	5 nm	4 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	3,200,000	3,200,000
Geekbench multi	10800	10800
Maximum RAM	8 GB	8 GB
Maximum storage	256GB	512GBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy S23 Plus
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	—	3x
Ultrawide	8 MP	12 MPWinner
Selfie camera	13 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	4K at 30fps	8K at 30fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy S23 Plus
Capacity	5,000 mAhWinner	4,700 mAh
Wired charging	25 W	45 WWinner
Wireless charging	25 WWinner	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy S23 Plus
Weight	198 g	196 g
Thickness	8.3 mm	7.6 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP54	IP68
Build	Glass front, textured plastic frame and back with Key Island design	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back, Armor Aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy S23 Plus
Operating system	Android 15 (One UI 7.0)	Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS updates	6 yearsWinner	4 years
Security updates	6 yearsWinner	4 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy S23 Plus
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	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$299Winner	$999