Samsung Galaxy A26: Everything you need to know

Samsung has finally completed this year’s A series with the missing models.

Together with the Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56, the Galaxy A26 was unveiled back in March. It’s still a budget phone, but its release in the US has been heavily delayed.

Here’s everything we know about the phone, including its release date, price and key specs.

When was the Samsung Galaxy A26 released?

The Galaxy A26 was officially unveiled on 1 March or 2 March 2025, depending on where you’re based.

The phone was made available for purchase in the UK from 19 March. However, we had to wait a full four months for the phone to become available in the US – on 22 July, to be exact.

How much does the Samsung Galaxy A26 cost?

The Galaxy A26 in the UK and US is available only with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage at £299/$299.99.

What specs and features does the Samsung Galaxy A26 have?

Design

Samsung has refined the design of the Galaxy A26, making it slimmer at 7.7mm than its predecessor, the Galaxy A25. However, the weight has increased slightly to 200g.

One of the biggest improvements this year is the IP67 rating, meaning the phone is resistant to dust and can withstand immersion in water up to 1 metre for 30 minutes.

The phone is available in four colour options: Black, White, Mint, and Peach Pink.

Display

The Galaxy A26 features a 6.7-inch OLED display with a 1080p+ resolution, which is an upgrade from the 6.5-inch screen on the Galaxy A25.

However, unlike the A36 and A56, it has a notch for the selfie camera, rather than a punch-hole design.

The fingerprint reader is also side-mounted instead of being integrated into the display.

Performance

Under the hood, the Galaxy A26 is powered by the Exynos 1380 chipset, which was previously used in the Galaxy A35. In comparison to the newer Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 found in the A36, the Exynos 1380 is around 8% slower in CPU performance.

The phone comes with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM, depending on the region, and offers 128GB or 256GB of storage. Unlike higher-end A-series models, the A26 retains a microSD card slot for expandable storage.

Cameras

The Galaxy A26 carries a triple-camera setup on the back, similar to its predecessor. This includes a 50Mp main sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS), an 8Mp ultrawide camera, and a 2Mp macro sensor.

However, the camera system lacks video HDR, which is available on the A36 and A56 models. The front-facing camera is a 13Mp unit, which remains unchanged from the Galaxy A25.

Battery & Charging

Samsung has equipped the Galaxy A26 with a 5,000mAh battery, providing solid battery life.

However, unlike the A36 and A56, which received faster 45W charging, the A26 sticks with 25W charging, meaning it will take longer to reach a full charge.

Software

The Galaxy A26 launches with Android 15 and One UI 7, bringing a fresh software experience to the budget-friendly model.

A major highlight is the extended software support, with Samsung committing to six years of security updates and six major Android OS updates.

That’s all the key information that you need to know about the Galaxy A26. Read our guides to the best budget phones and best mid-range phones to see what the 2025 Galaxy A models are up against.