Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Samsung Galaxy A50

Our verdict: It's a split on display: the Samsung Galaxy A26 has the bigger 6.7" panel, but the Samsung Galaxy A50 is denser at 403 PPI. Keen photographers will appreciate the Samsung Galaxy A26 and its 50MP main camera. Up front, the Samsung Galaxy A26 wins with a 13MP selfie camera. At 166g, the Samsung Galaxy A50 is the lighter of the two.

Screen
6.7" 6.4"
Display
Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
385 403
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 25 Megapixels
Front Camera
13 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset
5nm Exynos 1280 Exynos 9610
Storage
128GB, 256GB 64GB, 128GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7 mm
Weight
200 grams 166 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
£12.99/mo (£29.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£249.00 £109.99
Samsung Galaxy A26 Samsung Galaxy A26 Samsung Galaxy A50 Samsung Galaxy A50
Screen 6.7" 6.4"
Display Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 385 403
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 25 Megapixels
Front Camera 13 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset 5nm Exynos 1280 Exynos 9610
Storage 128GB, 256GB 64GB, 128GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7 mm
Weight 200 grams 166 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 £12.99/mo
£29.00 upfront
SIM-free £249.00 £109.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A26 or Samsung Galaxy A50?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A50's 6.4", the Samsung Galaxy A50 has the sharper display at 403 pixels per inch versus 385, and both use Super AMOLED panels.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A26 or Samsung Galaxy A50?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A50 has a 25 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy A26 or Samsung Galaxy A50?

The Samsung Galaxy A50 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £109.99.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A26 and Samsung Galaxy A50?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A50 comes in 64GB, 128GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A26 and Samsung Galaxy A50 use?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 is powered by the 5nm Exynos 1280 , while the Samsung Galaxy A50 uses the Exynos 9610.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A26 or Samsung Galaxy A50?

The Samsung Galaxy A50 is the more portable of the two — it's 34g lighter at 166 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A26 or Samsung Galaxy A50?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 is rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy A50 is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A26 and Samsung Galaxy A50 run?

Both phones run Android.