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Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015)

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SamsungGalaxy A26 5GSamsungGalaxy A3 (2015)
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2025November 2014
Display
Screen size6.7″4.5″
Resolution2340 × 1080960 × 540
Sharpness385 pixels per inch245 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.7″ full rectangle, 6.5″ with rounded cornersqHD Super AMOLED
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+–
Display featuresVision Booster–
Performance
ChipExynos 1380Snapdragon 410
Memory8 GB1.5 GB
Storage256 GB16 GB
CPUOcta-core (2.4 GHz, 2 GHz)1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410, identified by Tech Advisor and Notebookcheck
Memory–The listed 1.5 GB RAM is for the SM-A300F variant tested by Tech Advisor and Notebookcheck; Samsung's global launch sheet instead states 2 GB, and regional variants differ.
Storage type–MicroSD slot supports up to 64 GB
Cameras
Main camera50 MP8 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MPNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP5 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, autofocus, OIS8 MP autofocus with LED flash
Ultra wide camera8 MP, F2.2–
Front camera13 MP, F2.25 MP with Wide Selfie and Palm Selfie modes
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10x–
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 480 or 240 fps (HD)–
Camera features2 MP F2.4 macro camera; Object Eraser; Filters–
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh1,900 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 17 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 25 W–
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailRated (minimum) capacity 4,905 mAh; at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class C1,900 mAh
Wired charging25 W fast charging (stated by Samsung Support on the UK store page; also GSMArena)–
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM–
SIMDual 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–
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3–
Satellite featuresWorks with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)–
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0–
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight200 g110.3 g
Thickness7.7 mm6.9 mm
Height × width164 × 77.5 mm130.1 × 65.5 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67–
MaterialsCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and backMetal unibody
ColoursBlack, White, Mint–
Water resistance detailIP67, tested for submersion in up to 1 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use–
BiometricsFingerprint sensor–
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing–
SpeakersNo stereo support (Samsung UK spec)–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 7 (Android 15)Android 4.4 KitKat
Software updatesSix OS updates and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 March 2031 (UK)–
AI featuresAwesome Intelligence, including Object Eraser and Filters; Circle to Search with Google–
Safety featuresKnox Vault (EAL5+)–

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