Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Compare Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra side by side: Exynos 1280 (5 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, 50MP vs 200MP…

Samsung

Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1,299

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Galaxy S26 Ultra takes the lead, while the Galaxy A26 5G is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Galaxy S26 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy A26 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 60W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy A26 5G

Galaxy A26 5G leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Exynos 1280 (5 nm) and 8GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra takes photography with 200MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy A26 5G

Galaxy A26 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $299 vs $1299.

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 S26 Ultra: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Screen size	6.6"	6.9"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	390 ppi	498 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1000 nits	2400 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Chipset	Exynos 1280 (5 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Process node	5 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	3,200,000Winner	2,400,000
Geekbench multi	10800Winner	8900
Maximum RAM	8 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	256GB	1TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Main sensor	50 MP	200 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3	4Winner
Optical zoom	—	5x
Ultrawide	8 MP	50 MPWinner
Selfie camera	13 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	4K at 30fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	25 W	60 WWinner
Wireless charging	25 W	25 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Weight	198 gWinner	214 g
Thickness	8.3 mm	7.9 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP54	IP68
Build	Glass front, textured plastic frame and back with Key Island design	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Operating system	Android 15 (One UI 7.0)	Android 16
OS updates	6 years	7 yearsWinner
Security updates	6 years	7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy S26 Ultra
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	$1,299