CMF Phone 2 Pro vs Galaxy A26 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The CMF Phone 2 Pro edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: CMF Phone 2 Pro 77 · Galaxy A26 5G 78 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The CMF Phone 2 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $279 | $250 |
| Display | 6.77-inch AMOLED, 1080x2392, 120Hz | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, up to 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired | 25W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 2x | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | 164 × 78 × 7.8 mm | 164 × 77.5 × 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 200 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP67 |
| Supported until | May 2031 | Mar 2031 |
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