Samsung Galaxy A14 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

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Galaxy A14 5G compared with Galaxy A26 5G
SamsungGalaxy A14 5GSamsungGalaxy A26 5G
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2023March 2025
Display
Screen size6.6″6.7″
Resolution2408 × 1080 (better)2340 × 1080
Sharpness400 pixels per inch (better)385 pixels per inch
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz (better)
Display typePLS LCD, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.6″ full rectangle, 6.4″ accounting for rounded cornersSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.7″ full rectangle, 6.5″ with rounded corners
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Brightness detailMaximum 520 nits measured by Tech Advisor–
Display featuresInfinity-V camera notch; switches between 60 and 90 Hz according to activity (Tech Advisor)Vision Booster
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 700Exynos 1380
Memory4 GB8 GB (better)
Storage64 GB256 GB (better)
CPUMediaTek Dimensity 700 confirmed for the UK model by Tech Advisor, also named by Samsung's Taiwan launch notice; octa-core, 2.2 GHz and 2 GHz; 7 nm process (Android Authority); some regional versions use Exynos 1330Octa-core (2.4 GHz, 2 GHz)
Storage typeMicroSD expansion up to 1 TB; 46.1 GB available on the 64 GB model–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide cameraNone8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP13 MP
Main cameraF1.8, autofocus, no OIS50 MP wide, F1.8, autofocus, OIS
Ultra wide camera–8 MP, F2.2
Front cameraF2.0, fixed focus, no OIS13 MP, F2.2
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10×Digital zoom up to 10x
Video recordingFull HD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 120 fpsUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 480 or 240 fps (HD)
Front videoUp to Full HD at 30 fps (Tech Advisor)–
Camera features2 MP F2.4 macro and 2 MP F2.4 depth cameras; rear flash; Night mode and Portrait mode (Tech Advisor)2 MP F2.4 macro camera; Object Eraser; Filters
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 17 hours
Wired chargingUp to 15 WUp to 25 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailRated capacity 4,900 mAh; non-removableRated (minimum) capacity 4,905 mAh; at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class C
Wired charging15 W fast charging; charger sold separately25 W fast charging (stated by Samsung Support on the UK store page; also GSMArena)
Wireless chargingNot supported (Tech Advisor and Android Authority)–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight205 g200 g (better)
Thickness9.1 mm7.7 mm (better)
Height × width167.7 × 78 mm164 × 77.5 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP67
MaterialsPlastic body (Tech Advisor)Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back
ColoursBlack, Silver, Light Green (Tech Advisor)Black, White, Mint
Water resistance detail–IP67, tested for submersion in up to 1 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use
BiometricsSide-mounted fingerprint reader and face recognitionFingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, proximity sensorAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersMono speaker; 3.5 mm headphone socketNo stereo support (Samsung UK spec)
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 13 with One UI 5.0 (Android Authority)One UI 7 (Android 15)
Software updatesUp to two generations of OS upgrades and four years of security updates promisedSix OS updates and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 March 2031 (UK)
AI features–Awesome Intelligence, including Object Eraser and Filters; Circle to Search with Google
Safety featuresSamsung KnoxKnox Vault (EAL5+)
In the boxUSB-C cable, SIM tool and documentation; no charger (Android Authority)–
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–Yes
Mobile network5G Sub6 FDD and TDD; 4G LTE FDD and TDD; 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMDual nano-SIM with a dedicated microSD slot; both SIMs and microSD can be used togetherDual nano-SIM, with the second slot shared with microSD (UK model)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.3
Satellite features–Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)
NFCSupported–
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; no Samsung DeXUSB Type-C, USB 2.0
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, GalileoGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

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