Galaxy A26 5G vs Xperia 5 IV

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A26 5G is supported until Mar 2031 at $4.39 per month of safe use, while the Xperia 5 IV is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy A26 5G 78 · Xperia 5 IV 40 — 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 A26 5G $250

Safe to buy$4.39/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031

Sony Xperia 5 IV $500

Avoid buyingsupport ended

2022◆ Buy-by Sep 20232025

Category by category

Display

Galaxy A26 5G 70Xperia 5 IV 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy A26 5G 58Xperia 5 IV 65

The Xperia 5 IV's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy A26 5G 67Xperia 5 IV 64

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

Battery

Galaxy A26 5G 80Xperia 5 IV 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy A26 5G 68Xperia 5 IV 0

The Galaxy A26 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 67 months longer than the Xperia 5 IV.

Value

Galaxy A26 5G 78Xperia 5 IV 40

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A26 5G at $4.39 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy A26 5G	Xperia 5 IV
Price (street)	$250	$500
Display	6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, up to 120Hz	6.1-inch OLED, 1080x2520, 120Hz
Chipset	Samsung Exynos 1380	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	30W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto 2.5x
Dimensions	164 × 77.5 × 7.7 mm	156 × 67 × 8.2 mm
Weight	200 g	172 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP68
Supported until	Mar 2031	Sep 2025

Galaxy A26 5G full verdict →Xperia 5 IV full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.