Apple iPhone XS vs Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Apple iPhone XS. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone XS has better resolution of 2436 x 1125 than Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Apple iPhone XS
| Name | Apple iPhone XS | Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.8 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 2658 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 89900 | Rs. 26499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 12, 2018. The cost of Apple iPhone XS is Rs. 89900. The launch Date of the second phone is March 24th, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 26499.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone XS has screen size of 5.8 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Apple's phone has display density of 463 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.7% than Apple's phone ~ 82.9%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone XS's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone XS (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone XS's 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone XS's 7 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone XS has version 12 iOS Operating System where as Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has version 15 Android Operating System.
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| Name | Apple iPhone XS | Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | iPhone XS | SM-A266BLGLINS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano-SIM and e-SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | September 12, 2018 | March 24th, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (C to C), Sim Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 70.9 x 143.6 x 7.7 mm | 77.5 x 164 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 200 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.8 inches, 1125 x 2436 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 463 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 82.9% | ~ 86.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Features | Scratch-resistant glass, Oleophobic coating Screen Protection | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes 1 Mbps Download | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 6 Generations of OS Upgrades and 6 Years of Security Updates, Knox Vault, Circle to Search | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Digital Zoom up to 10x, AR Zone, Food, Fun, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super slow-Mo, Video |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Quad-LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 7 MP Notch | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v12 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Apple A12 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| CPU | 2.49 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Mali-G68 MP5 - GlobalMali-G68 - LATAM |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 (Safari) | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | iMessage, MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, H.265 | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 2658 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 25W Fast charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, Qi wireless charging | |
| Video Playback Time | 17 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 60 hours | |