HONOR 600 Smart vs Samsung Galaxy A26

Our Verdict: If you are choosing between Samsung Galaxy A26 and HONOR 600 Smart, display quality is the main reason to lean one way. The Samsung has a sharper 385 PPI display, its Super AMOLED panel, and 128GB to 256GB storage; the HONOR mainly responds with a larger 7,700 mAh battery and a lighter 180g body. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. The Samsung is the better fit for display quality, while the HONOR is the one to consider for portability.

On price there's almost nothing between them: both work out around £381 over a full contract.

HONOR 600 Smart HONOR 600 Smart vs Samsung Galaxy A26 Samsung Galaxy A26
Screen
6.87" 6.7"
Display
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1020 nits (peak) Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1592 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
254 385
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
16 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM4450-AF Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 5nm Exynos 1280
Battery
7,700 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
128GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
Yes 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
168.3 x 78.5 x 8.3 mm 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm
Weight
180 grams 200 grams
Water Resistance
IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts
£13.99/mo (£9.00 upfront) £14.79/mo (£29.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£249.00 £239.00
Deals Deals
HONOR 600 Smart HONOR 600 Smart Samsung Galaxy A26 Samsung Galaxy A26
Screen 6.87" 6.7"
Display IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1020 nits (peak) Super AMOLED
Resolution 720 x 1592 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 254 385
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 16 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM4450-AF Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 5nm Exynos 1280
Battery 7,700 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 128GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Yes 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 168.3 x 78.5 x 8.3 mm 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm
Weight 180 grams 200 grams
Water Resistance IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts £13.99/mo
£9.00 upfront 		£14.79/mo
£29.00 upfront
SIM-free £249.00 £239.00
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

HONOR 600 Smart
HONOR 600 Smart

24 Months

128GB

Velvet Black

Unlimited

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£13.99 per month, £9 upfront.

Samsung Galaxy A26
Samsung Galaxy A26

24 Months

128GB

White

10GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£14.79 per month, £29 upfront.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR 600 Smart or Samsung Galaxy A26 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the HONOR 600 Smart is cheaper on contract at £380.76 over the life of the deal from £13.99 per month with £9.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the HONOR 600 Smart or Samsung Galaxy A26?

The HONOR 600 Smart has the bigger screen at 6.9" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A26's 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy A26 has the sharper display at 385 pixels per inch versus 254, and the HONOR 600 Smart uses a IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1020 nits (peak) panel while the Samsung Galaxy A26 has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR 600 Smart or Samsung Galaxy A26?

The HONOR 600 Smart features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the HONOR 600 Smart or Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £239.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR 600 Smart and Samsung Galaxy A26?

The HONOR 600 Smart is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the HONOR 600 Smart and Samsung Galaxy A26 use?

The HONOR 600 Smart is powered by the Qualcomm SM4450-AF Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 uses the 5nm Exynos 1280 .

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR 600 Smart or Samsung Galaxy A26?

It's a trade-off: the HONOR 600 Smart is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy A26 is more compact. It's 20g lighter at 180 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy A26 is actually the more compact phone at 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is slimmer at 7.7mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR 600 Smart or Samsung Galaxy A26?

The HONOR 600 Smart is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes), while the Samsung Galaxy A26 is rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).

What operating system do the HONOR 600 Smart and Samsung Galaxy A26 run?

Both phones run Android.