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Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

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SamsungGalaxy A26 5GSamsungGalaxy A5 (2017)
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2025January 2017
Display
Screen size6.7″5.2″
Resolution2340 × 10801920 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch424 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.7″ full rectangle, 6.5″ with rounded cornersFull HD Super AMOLED with Always On Display
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+–
Display featuresVision Booster–
Performance
ChipExynos 1380Exynos 7880
Memory8 GB3 GB
Storage256 GB32 GB
CPUOcta-core (2.4 GHz, 2 GHz)Exynos 7880, octa-core at 1.9 GHz
Storage type–MicroSD support up to 256 GB
Cameras
Main camera50 MP16 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MPNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP16 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, autofocus, OIS16 MP, F1.9, autofocus; no optical image stabilisation (TechRadar)
Ultra wide camera8 MP, F2.2–
Front camera13 MP, F2.216 MP, F1.9; display can act as a selfie flash
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10x–
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 480 or 240 fps (HD)Full HD 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps
Camera features2 MP F2.4 macro camera; Object Eraser; Filters–
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh3,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 17 hoursUp to 19 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 C3,000 mAh; up to 19 hours video playback
Wired charging25 W fast charging (stated by Samsung Support on the UK store page; also GSMArena)Fast Charging supported; Samsung did not publish a wattage
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM4G LTE Cat 6 and 3G HSPA+
SIMDual nano-SIM, with the second slot shared with microSD (UK model)Nano-SIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 4.2
NFC–Supported
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 2.0USB Type-C
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS and GLONASS
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight200 g159 g
Thickness7.7 mm7.9 mm
Height × width164 × 77.5 mm146.1 × 71.4 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67IP68
MaterialsCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and backMetal frame and 3D glass back
ColoursBlack, White, MintBlack Sky, Blue Mist, Gold Sand and Peach Cloud
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 sensorFingerprint reader in home button
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, Hall sensor, fingerprint sensor, geomagnetic sensor, proximity and RGB light sensors
SpeakersNo stereo support (Samsung UK spec)3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 7 (Android 15)Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
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+)Samsung Knox

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