Samsung Galaxy A26 5G reviews by real users Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
- "Ki" Value for Money Score7.9
EfficiencyCGAA B C D EA B C D E- Pros
- Display quality
- Screen refresh rate
- Software updates
Cons- Slow SOC
- Overheating
- Sound
- 6.7"Super AMOLEDFHD+19.5:9
- 200 g77.5 mm164.0 mm7.7 mm
- Exynos 1380 Octa-Core 6 GB RAM 128 GB
- 574.000 v10
- 5000 mAh 25 W ~ 37h
- 1 50 Mpx ƒ/1.8 2 5 Mpx ƒ/2.2 3 2 Mpx ƒ/2.4 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
- Android 16 Android 16
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Kimovil users consider this a balanced mid-range phone, highlighting its accessible price and design. However, there's widespread agreement on excessive overheating, especially with the Exynos 1280 processor. They positively value the extensive software updates and IP67 protection.
Design & Materials
According to our users, the 120Hz Super AMOLED screen is very good and fluid, although some mention its brightness is insufficient under direct sunlight and criticize the teardrop notch and thick bezels.
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Performance & Hardware
According to our users, performance is fluid for daily use and light gaming. However, the Exynos 1280 processor is criticized for its low performance in demanding tasks and for being the main cause of overheating.
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Camera
According to our users, the cameras are good for daytime photos and offer satisfactory results, even with 4K recording. However, the night camera is a weak point, and opinions on its overall quality are varied.
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Connectivity
According to our users, Wi-Fi connectivity is good. However, the mono sound is a recurring negative point, as they expected stereo sound, especially compared to previous models from the brand.
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Battery
According to our users, the battery offers a day of autonomy for moderate use, extending up to two days with light use. However, overheating negatively affects its duration, and optimization could be improved.
- 0%Less than half day
- 22%Less than a day
- 63%One day
- 15%More than one day
- 0%Two days or more
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Software
- 11%It comes with a clean operating system
- 89%It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
- 0%It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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- 0%Never
- 4%Once a year
- 43%Every six months
- 52%Every two months or less
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- not scratch resistant, I once dropped it, I was sitting near the floor, it fell and finally scratches appeared
In my opinion, the design is lacking, with the waterdrop not making it look pleasing to the eye. I like the camera, at this price level, it seems like that's the standard for a camera.
The price is also not much different from the A37 or A36, it's better to just buy that if you have the budget.Pros- good camera
- many features
Cons- waterdrop
- 7.9
- Screen6.5
- Performance7.0
- Camera7.5
- Connectivity8.3
- Battery7.0
View answers - Nice budget phone, just nice and enough for the A series of Samsung phones. We have some better choice in this price.
With the A series of Samsung phones, the A26 has enough performance for 2025.
With 7,000,000 VND, we can find some better options in this price range.
Next, it sometimes gets warm when I scroll through TikTok.
The Exynos chip also sometimes overheats even when I’m not doing anything.Pros- 120hz
- Super Amoled
- Nice battery ( maybe )
- 600 000 antutu for a budget phone ? enough
- ip67, just enough for normal and everyday use
- the oneui7, nice OS, A26 can run smooth
Cons- only 50mp for 1x camera
- run out of battery after 1 day
- waterdrop notch
- If you have more money, just go for the A36
- 7.5
- Screen6.5
- Performance7.0
- Camera6.7
- Connectivity10
- Battery5.0
View answers - AutoFor 25,000 rubles, this is a TERRIBLE choice for the money. It's terribly slow and gets incredibly hot.
I got it for my birthday, I wish they hadn't. It's a HORRIBLE phone, it gets incredibly hot, it burns your hands, and its processor just can't handle 120Hz. It's also fragile, the plastic frame was badly dented from falling on laminate flooring, and the back cover is also in pieces. The screen bezels look like they're from 2019. And after One UI 8, it started working twice as bad, that's for sure!! A terrible phone, I don't recommend it to anyone.
Pros- fast charging
- Photos and videos of the street during the day
Cons- cooling
- camera in the evening
- sound
- screen calibration (colors are out of sync)
- screen frames
- strength
View original review- 3
- Screen3.5
- Performance1.6
- Camera4.2
- Connectivity6.3
- Battery5.0
View answers - AutoMan, what a bad phone lol
Okay, let's start with the Exynos 1280, which is simply garbage. It can't handle much and manages to be worse than an A16 5G. Losing to an entry-level phone sucks, right? Because besides being recycled, it also loses to a basic entry-level phone. For God's sake, Samsung! Plus, the A series only has 5000mAh phones, and this one is no different. So, if you don't want to waste money on this crap, get a Galaxy A35 which already comes with the Exynos 1380.
Pros- Screen
- Wi-fi
Cons- Battery
- The Exynos 1280 is a piece of crap.
View original review- 5
- Screen8.5
- Performance2.3
- Camera5.7
- Battery5.0
View answers - AutoA fairly well-balanced phone (affordable price and mid-range)
Its camera is good, though sometimes basic, and it performs well in demanding games (at medium settings), but it's incredibly hot. It has a good 6.7" Super AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate (quite smooth and/or decent for basic use). And it receives updates for up to 6 years (Android 21 or 22).
Pros- Perfect industrial oven
- Super AMOLED Fluid Display
- Affordable price
- Good for games
Cons- It gets VERY hot (exynos)
- Audio/sound
View original review- 7.9
- Screen7.0
- Performance7.6
- Camera6.7
- Connectivity7.3
- Battery7.0
View answers - AutoA good phone at an affordable price (depending on the memory)
Basic but decent cameras, it runs somewhat demanding games at medium settings, and if it's used it might lag a bit, BUT IT'S A WORKING HEAT, USED OR NEW; and its 120Hz Super AMOLED screen is pretty good, but in sunlight it's like a privacy screen, lol. And its updates are quite long, lasting 6 years (Android 22).
Pros- Extensive updates
- Screen
- Very affordable price
- Perfect industrial oven
Cons- It gets too hot.
- Bad sound
View original review- 7.8
- Screen7.0
- Performance7.3
- Camera6.5
- Connectivity8.5
- Battery7.0
View answers - AutoEXCELLENT FOR DAILY USE
It's a beautiful, powerful, and very attractive phone. It truly is a premium phone for everyday use. I used it for a year and had absolutely no complaints, except for a few minor issues like the night vision camera, the sound, and its teardrop notch. Now that I've switched to the A56, it has provided me with a great experience in daily use.
Pros- SCREEN
- UPDATES
- DESIGN
- ACCESSIBLE DAYTIME CAMERA
- 4K RECORDING PRETTY GOOD FOR ITS PRICE
- BATTERY
Cons- MONO SOUND
- NIGHT CAMERA
- DROP NOTCH
- IT OVERHEATS A LOT IF YOU PLAY DEMANDING PLAY
View original review- 7.9
- Screen8.2
- Performance7.0
- Camera7.5
- Connectivity9.0
- Battery7.0
View answers - AutoI've had it for about 3 weeks and honestly, for the use I give it, it's a good phone.
It's a good phone for everyday use and some less demanding games. I loved the screen and the battery lasts me all day, so it's a really good phone to have for a short time, since it does get quite hot during gaming, and not just in online games; it also tends to overheat if I have many apps open.
Pros- Screen
- Battery
- Camera
- Connectivity
Cons- Processor
- Sound
View original review- 7.9
- Screen7.2
- Performance7.0
- Camera7.0
- Connectivity8.6
- Battery7.0
View answers - AutoExcellent for everyday use on a Samsung
I upgraded from an A30s and the difference is incredible. It's excellent for everyday use and some less demanding games, although it does tend to get warm. And I love that this model has received six years of updates.
Pros- AMOLED screen
- 120 Hz rate
- 6 years of updates
- Good cameras for daytime
- Water and drop resistant
Cons- Overheating (Exynos)
- Cameras at night (Regular)
- No stereo sound
View original review- 8.5
- Screen8.5
- Performance7.6
- Camera8.5
- Connectivity9.0
- Battery7.0
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