Nord CE 5 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 Nord CE 5 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Nord CE 5 79 · 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.
The Nord CE 5's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Nord CE 5 lasts longer between charges.
The Nord CE 5 is supported until Jul 2031 — 4 months longer than the Galaxy A26 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Nord CE 5 | Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $330 | $250 |
| Display | 6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to ~1300 nits | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, up to 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 (4nm) | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired SUPERVOOC | 25W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | 163.58 × 76.02 × 8.27 mm | 164 × 77.5 × 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP67 |
| Supported until | Jul 2031 | Mar 2031 |
Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.