Samsung Galaxy A15 vs Samsung Galaxy A26

Our verdict: You'll get more screen real estate from the Samsung Galaxy A26 at 6.7", though the Samsung Galaxy A15 is crisper at 396 PPI. If you're accident-prone, the Samsung Galaxy A26 offers IP67 splash protection that the Samsung Galaxy A15 doesn't. You get more storage flexibility with the Samsung Galaxy A26, which comes in 2 variants.

Screen
6.5" 6.7"
Display
Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
396 385
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
13 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset
MediaTek Helio G99 5nm Exynos 1280
Storage
128GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
160.1 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm
Weight
200 grams 200 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts
£11.95/mo (£29.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£239.00
Samsung Galaxy A15 Samsung Galaxy A15 Samsung Galaxy A26 Samsung Galaxy A26
Screen 6.5" 6.7"
Display Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 396 385
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 13 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 5nm Exynos 1280
Storage 128GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 160.1 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm
Weight 200 grams 200 grams
Water Resistance Not rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts £11.95/mo
£29.00 upfront
SIM-free £239.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A15 or Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A15's 6.5", the Samsung Galaxy A15 has the sharper display at 396 pixels per inch versus 385, and both use Super AMOLED panels.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A15 or Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Samsung Galaxy A15 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.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A15 and Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Samsung Galaxy A15 is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A15 and Samsung Galaxy A26 use?

The Samsung Galaxy A15 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 uses the 5nm Exynos 1280 .

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A15 or Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Samsung Galaxy A15 is the more portable of the two — they weigh about the same (200 grams vs 200 grams), it's also the more compact phone at 160.1 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is slimmer at 7.7mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A15 or Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Samsung Galaxy A15 is rated Not rated, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 is rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A15 and Samsung Galaxy A26 run?

Both phones run Android.