Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A50

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Galaxy A26 5G compared with Galaxy A50
SamsungGalaxy A26 5GSamsungGalaxy A50
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2025March 2019
Display
Screen size6.7″6.4″
Resolution2340 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch403 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.7″ full rectangle, 6.5″ with rounded cornersSuper AMOLED Infinity-U display
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+–
Display featuresVision Booster–
Performance
ChipExynos 1380Exynos 9610
Memory8 GB (better)4 GB
Storage256 GB (better)128 GB
CPUOcta-core (2.4 GHz, 2 GHz)Octa-core, four cores at 2.3 GHz and four at 1.7 GHz; Exynos 9610 identified by TechRadar and Tom's Guide
Storage type–Dedicated microSD slot supports cards up to 512 GB
Cameras
Main camera50 MP (better)25 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP25 MP (better)
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, autofocus, OIS25 MP, F1.7, autofocus; no optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera8 MP, F2.28 MP, F2.2, fixed focus
Front camera13 MP, F2.225 MP, F2.0, fixed focus
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; Filters5 MP F2.2 depth camera; LED flash; Scene Optimiser; Live Focus
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh (better)4,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 17 hoursUp to 19 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 W (better)Up to 15 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailRated (minimum) capacity 4,905 mAh; at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class C4,000 mAh typical, 3,900 mAh rated; up to 19 hours video playback
Wired charging25 W fast charging (stated by Samsung Support on the UK store page; also GSMArena)15 W fast charging
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM4G LTE, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM
SIMDual nano-SIM, with the second slot shared with microSD (UK model)Dual nano-SIM with separate microSD slot
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
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, USB 2.0
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight200 g166 g (better)
Thickness7.7 mm7.7 mm
Height × width164 × 77.5 mm158.5 × 74.7 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67–
MaterialsCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back–
ColoursBlack, White, MintBlack, White, Blue and Coral
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 sensorIn-screen fingerprint reader
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing–
SpeakersNo stereo support (Samsung UK spec)3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 7 (Android 15)–
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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