Samsung Galaxy A26 Enterprise Edition vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus

Our verdict: Keen photographers will appreciate the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus and its 64MP main camera. Video callers will appreciate the Samsung Galaxy A26 Enterprise Edition and its 13MP front camera. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is better sealed against water with its IP68 certification. If storage matters, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus has the edge with 2 options.

Screen
6.7" 6.7"
Display
Super AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch
385 393
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 64 Megapixels
Front Camera
13 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset
5nm Exynos 1280 Exynos 2100
Storage
128GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android Android 11
SIM Type
Nano SIM Standard SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.0, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm 161.4 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm
Weight
200 grams 202 grams
Water Resistance
IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
SIM-free
£174.99
Samsung Galaxy A26  Enterprise Edition Samsung Galaxy A26 Enterprise Edition Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
Screen 6.7" 6.7"
Display Super AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch 385 393
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 64 Megapixels
Front Camera 13 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset 5nm Exynos 1280 Exynos 2100
Storage 128GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android Android 11
SIM Type Nano SIM Standard SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.0, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm 161.4 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm
Weight 200 grams 202 grams
Water Resistance IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
SIM-free £174.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A26 Enterprise Edition or Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", both screens are similarly sharp at around 385 pixels per inch, and the Samsung Galaxy A26 Enterprise Edition uses a Super AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus has a Dynamic AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A26 Enterprise Edition or Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 Enterprise Edition features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus has a 64 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A26 Enterprise Edition and Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 Enterprise Edition is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A26 Enterprise Edition and Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus use?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 Enterprise Edition is powered by the 5nm Exynos 1280 , while the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus uses the Exynos 2100.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A26 Enterprise Edition or Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus?

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is the more portable of the two — they weigh about the same (200 grams vs 202 grams), it's also the more compact phone at 161.4 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A26 Enterprise Edition or Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 Enterprise Edition is rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A26 Enterprise Edition and Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus run?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 Enterprise Edition runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus runs Android 11. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.