UAE Price
AED 999
India Price
₹27,999
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Smartphone · Samsung · 2025
The Samsung Galaxy A26 256GB is Samsung's 2025 smartphone featuring a 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Exynos 1380 (5 nm) - GlobalExynos 1280 (5 nm) - LATAM chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 999 in the UAE and ₹27,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy A26 256GB excels with its 5000mAh battery delivering 37:05h endurance and 1200 charge cycles, plus 25W wired charging—rare in this price bracket. Its 6.7-inch 1080x2340 display offers 385 ppi clarity, and Android 15 with six major OS upgrades ensures long-term security. The Exynos 1380 (5nm) delivers consistent mid-range performance, and NFC support is included for contactless payments. Ideal for budget-conscious professionals in Dubai or Delhi who need all-day battery, reliable 5G (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA), and software longevity without flagship pricing. Its weakness? A dated 13MP main camera with f/2.2 aperture and no OIS—low-light shots are noisy and lack detail. In UAE at AED 999, it’s competitive because no rival offers six Android updates at this price. In India at ₹27999, it’s overpriced—Redmi Note 13 Pro+ delivers better cameras and 120Hz for less.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS |
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | Unspecified |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm (6.46 x 3.05 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5 |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Colors | Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink |
| Models | SM-A266E, SM-A266E/DS, SM-A266E/DSN, SM-A266B, SM-A266B/DS, SM-A266B/DSN, SM-A266U, SM-A266U1, SM-A266W |
| SAR | 0.75 W/kg (head) 1.09 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.41 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body) |
| Price | ₹ 24,999 / $ 167.00 / £ 188.00 / € 190.00 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 579811 (v10) GeekBench: 2768 (v6) 3DMark: 794 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 777 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -27.1 LUFS (Good) |
| Battery | Active use score 10:44h |
| Energy | Class C |
| Battery | 37:05h endurance, 1200 cycles |
| Free fall | Class B (269 falls) |
| Repairability | Class C |
| Announced | 2025, March 02 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, March 19 |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) - GlobalExynos 1280 (5 nm) - LATAM |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - GlobalOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - LATAM |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 - GlobalMali-G68 - LATAM |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Galaxy A26.
Yes, it remains a solid value for budget-conscious buyers in 2026 due to its reliable performance and long-term software support. The 256GB storage and updated software make it a practical choice without overspending.
The Samsung Galaxy A26 256GB is priced at AED 999 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy A26 256GB is priced at ₹27999 in India. It is available through Samsung's official channels and leading electronics retailers nationwide.
The camera delivers clear, well-lit photos in daylight and handles moderate low-light conditions reasonably well. It focuses quickly and captures sharp details for its price range.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including social media, streaming, and calls. It easily supports users through 10-12 hours of mixed activity without needing a recharge.
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