Galaxy A26 5G vs Camon 40
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy A26 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Galaxy A26 5G 78 · Camon 40 76 — 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 Galaxy A26 5G's Samsung Exynos 1380 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Camon 40 lasts longer between charges.
The Galaxy A26 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 11 months longer than the Camon 40.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Galaxy A26 5G | Camon 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $250 | $185 |
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, up to 120Hz | 6.78-inch AMOLED, 2436x1080, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 45W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 164 × 77.5 × 7.7 mm | 164 × 75 × 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 185 g |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP64 |
| Supported until | Mar 2031 | May 2030 |
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