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Precise Analysis: Pros and Cons of Samsung Galaxy S23 and Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Galaxy S23
VS
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy S23
VS
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Build Quality
| Device Height | 146.3 mm (5.76 inches) | 164 mm (6.46 inches) |
| Device Width | 70.9 mm (2.79 inches) | 77.5 mm (3.05 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 7.6 mm (0.3 inches) | 7.7 mm (0.3 inches) |
| Device Weight | 168 g (5.93 oz) | 200 g (7.05 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP67 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Plastic |
| Available Color Options | White, Black, Gray, Green, Purple, Yellow | White, Black, Green, Pink |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-button |
| Display Coverage | 88% | 86.7% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 3360 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (1 + 2 + 2 + 3) | 8 (4 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 3 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A510- 2 cores at 2.8 GHz: Cortex-A710- 2 cores at 2.8 GHz: Cortex-A715- 1 core at 3.2 GHz: Cortex-X3 | - 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55- 4 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78 |
| Level 3 Cache | 8 MB | 4 MB |
| Production Details | TSMC | Samsung |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 4 nanometers | 5 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon | Yes |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 740 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 719 MHz | 949 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 1536 | 160 |
| Computational Performance | ~2089 GFLOPS | ~303.7 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2133 MHz | |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 2 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable Storage | No | MicroSD |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) | Android 15 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 8.0 | One UI 8.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 08:12 hr | 06:42 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 13:41 hr | 12:14 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 109 hr | 100 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | 126 | Digital |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| 8K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 120FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 960 FPS (1080p) | 480 FPS (720p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 120° | 120° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Telephoto: 10 MP 3) Ultrawide: 12 MP | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 8 MP 3) Macro: 2 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 12 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4160 x 3120 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 26 mm | |
| Front Camera Sensor | Samsung S5K3LU | Hynix Hi-1339 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.24" (≈ 0.31 inch) | 1/3.06" (≈ 0.33 inch) |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | 1.12 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) | No |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 1 | 2 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | No |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | Yes |
| 2G Network Support | GSM 850/1700/1900/2100Mhz | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS 6/5/8/34 | UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) |
| 4G Network Support | LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 16, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 | LTE B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500), B66(AWS-3) |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Mono |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Flagship | Mid-range |
| Announcement Date | February 2023 | March 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $799 | $190 |
| Sensor List | - Hall-effect sensor - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 82 | 80 |
| Camera Rating | 79 | 54* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 73 | 30 |
| Battery Rating | 68 | 64 |
| Connectivity Rating | 83 | 68 |
| Overall Review Score | 74 | 58* |
Phone Price Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23
$799.00 USD
EUR
671.72
INR
72,385.17
NGN
1,081,527.68
JPY
123,550.97
MYR
3,135.04
CNY
5,528.04
ZAR
12,738.94
RUB
61,758.55
GBP
585.19
CHF
613.23
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
$190.00 USD
EUR
159.73
INR
17,212.99
NGN
257,184.30
JPY
29,380.08
MYR
745.50
CNY
1,314.55
ZAR
3,029.28
RUB
14,686.01
GBP
139.16
CHF
145.83
