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Smartphone Smackdown: Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Galaxy S25
VS
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy S25
VS
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Build Quality
| Device Height | 146.9 mm (5.78 inches) | 164 mm (6.46 inches) |
| Device Width | 70.5 mm (2.78 inches) | 77.5 mm (3.05 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 7.2 mm (0.28 inches) | 7.7 mm (0.3 inches) |
| Device Weight | 162 g (5.71 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 | Black, Silver, Gray, Blue, Green, Pink | White, Black, Green, Pink |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-button |
| Display Coverage | 91.1% | 86.7% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 4470 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (4 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 6 cores at 3.53 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix M)- 2 cores at 4.32 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix L) | - 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 | 3 nanometers | 5 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon | Yes |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 830 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1100 MHz | 949 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 1536 | 160 |
| Computational Performance | ~3379.2 GFLOPS | ~303.7 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 12 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 5333 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 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 15 (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 | 09:09 hr | 06:42 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 17:15 hr | 12:14 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 108 hr | 100 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Optical, 3x | 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 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 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 | 1/3.2" (≈ 0.31 inch) | 1/3.06" (≈ 0.33 inch) |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | 1.12 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | Phase autofocus | 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 | GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900 | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS B1(2100),B2(1900),B4(AWS),B5(850),B8(900) | UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) |
| 4G Network Support | LTE B1(2100),B2(1900),B3(1800),B4(AWS),B5(850),B7(2600),B8(900),B12(700),B13(700),B14(700),B18(800),B19(800),B20(800),B25(1900),B26(850),B28(700),B29(700),B30(2300),B66(AWS-3),B71(600) | 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 | January 2025 | 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 | 88 | 80 |
| Camera Rating | 82* | 54* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 95 | 30 |
| Battery Rating | 74 | 64 |
| Connectivity Rating | 90 | 68 |
| Overall Review Score | 86* | 58* |
Phone Price Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25
$799.00 USD
EUR
680.99
INR
73,211.65
NGN
1,134,862.61
JPY
126,625.60
MYR
3,228.20
CNY
5,577.58
ZAR
12,908.88
RUB
60,698.59
GBP
593.34
CHF
632.01
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
$190.00 USD
EUR
161.94
INR
17,409.53
NGN
269,867.20
JPY
30,111.22
MYR
767.66
CNY
1,326.33
ZAR
3,069.70
RUB
14,433.96
GBP
141.09
CHF
150.29
