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Samsung Galaxy A26 Comparison & Specs

Samsung Galaxy A26

  • Exynos 1380

    5 nm

  • 5000 mAh

    25W

  • 6.7"

    1080 x 2340 pixels

  • 50 MP

    4K@30fps

  • Specs Samsung Galaxy A26 Amazon Link

Tecno Pova Curve 5G

Tecno Pova Curve 5G Comparison & Specs

Tecno Pova Curve 5G

  • Dimensity 7300

    4 nm

  • 5500 mAh

    45W

  • 6.78"

    1080 x 2436 pixels

  • 64 MP

    4K@30fps

  • Specs Tecno Pova Curve 5G Amazon Link
Samsung Galaxy A26 Comparison & Specs

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Tecno Pova Curve 5G Comparison & Specs

Tecno Pova Curve 5G

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General
Launch Date
March 02, 2025
May 29, 2025
Availability
Available Now
Not Available
Operating System (OS)
Android 15
Android 15
Custom UI
One UI 7
HiOS
OS Updates
6 Years (until Android 21)
2 Years (until Android 17)
Security Updates
6 Years (until 2031)
2 Years (until 2027)
AI Features
Circle to Search, Best Face, Object Eraser, AI Select, Filters and more
Circle to Search and More
Body
Dimensions
164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm
164.3 x 74.6 x 7.45 mm
Thickness
7.7 mm
7.45 mm
Weight
200 g
177 g
Back Material
Gorilla Glass Victus+
Build Details
Plastic Frame
Polycarbonate
IP Rating
IP67 (dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min))
IP64 (dust tight and water resistant (water splashes))
Display
Size
6.7 inches
6.78 inches
Type
Super AMOLED, Always-on display
AMOLED
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
144 Hz
Peak Brightness
1000 nits
1300 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels
1080 x 2436 pixels
Pixel Density
385 ppi
393 ppi
Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
20.3:9
Screen to Body Ratio
86.7 %
89 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus+
Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset¹
Exynos 1380
Mediatek Dimensity 7300
Process Size
5 nm
4 nm
CPU
Octa-core
4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78
4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Octa-core
4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78
4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU
Mali-G68 MP5
Mali-G615 MC2
RAM & Storage
8GB 128GB
8GB 256GB
6GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Memory
Yes
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS

8 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm

2 MP
f/2.4, (macro)
64 MP
Sony IMX682, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF

2 MP
f/2.4, (depth)
OIS
Yes
No
Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
720p@480fps
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera
13 MP
f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
13 MP
(Wide), f/2.2
Selfie Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
5G Support
Yes

13 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78
Yes

2 5G bands
n3, n38
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi Details
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 5GHz
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 5GHz
Wi-Fi Features
Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
NFC
Yes
Yes
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS
Infrared
No
No
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
No
No
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5500 mAh
Type
Li-Po
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
25W
45W
Charging Speed
50% in 15 min
Reverse Wired Charging
No
No
Wireless Charging
No
No
Reverse Wireless Charging
No
No
Charger in the Box
No
Yes
Sound
Stereo Speakers
No
Yes
3.5mm Headphone Jack
No
No
FM Radio
No
No
Extra Features
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, proximity, compass
Others
Virtual proximity sensing
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Awesome Black, Awesome Mint, Awesome White, Awesome Peach
Geek Black, Magic Silver, Neon Cyan
Price in India
₹23999
Samsung Galaxy A26 Amazon Link
₹16999
Tecno Pova Curve 5G Amazon Link
FAQs

In this performance comparison, the Tecno Pova Curve 5G with its Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy A26 with the Exynos 1380 (5nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Samsung Galaxy A26 launched with Android 15 and will receive updates until Android 21, whereas Tecno Pova Curve 5G launched with Android 15 and will get Android 17. Samsung Galaxy A26 will get security updates until 2031 (approx. 6 years), while Tecno Pova Curve 5G is supported till 2027.

Both Samsung Galaxy A26 and Tecno Pova Curve 5G feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Tecno Pova Curve 5G offers a higher 144 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Tecno Pova Curve 5G also boasts a brighter screen with 1300 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Both phones have the same screen resolution.

Tecno Pova Curve 5G features a larger 5500 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Tecno Pova Curve 5G also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 25W on Samsung Galaxy A26.

Samsung Galaxy A26 offers better protection against water and dust with an IP67 rating.

¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.