Galaxy A25 5G vs Galaxy A26 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A26 5G is supported until Mar 2031 at $4.37 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy A25 5G runs out in Dec 2028 ($5.34/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy A25 5G 71 · 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.

Samsung Galaxy A25 5G $160

Buy with care$5.34/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G $250

Safe to buy$4.37/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031

Category by category

Display

Galaxy A25 5G 70Galaxy A26 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy A25 5G 40Galaxy A26 5G 58

The Galaxy A26 5G's Samsung Exynos 1380 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy A25 5G 67Galaxy A26 5G 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Galaxy A25 5G 80Galaxy A26 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy A25 5G 36Galaxy A26 5G 68

The Galaxy A26 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 27 months longer than the Galaxy A25 5G.

Value

Galaxy A25 5G 71Galaxy A26 5G 78

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A26 5G at $4.37 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy A25 5G	Galaxy A26 5G
Price (street)	$160	$250
Display	6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz	6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, up to 120Hz
Chipset	Exynos 1280	Samsung Exynos 1380
RAM	6GB/8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	161.0 × 76.5 × 8.3 mm	164 × 77.5 × 7.7 mm
Weight	197 g	200 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP67
Supported until	Dec 2028	Mar 2031

Galaxy A25 5G full verdict →Galaxy A26 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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