HMD Skyline 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Quick Comparison
HMD Skyline 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A26 5G. In terms of display resolution, HMD Skyline 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A26 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. HMD Skyline 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Name | HMD Skyline 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.55 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP + 50 MP + 13 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 35999 | Rs. 21392 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 18, 2024. The cost of HMD Skyline 5G is Rs. 35999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 24th, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A26 5G is Rs. 21392.
Display comparison
HMD Skyline 5G has screen size of 6.55 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A26 5G's 6.7 inch screen. HMD Skyline 5G has Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A26 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. HMD's phone has display density of 402 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. HMD Skyline 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A26 5G has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
HMD Skyline 5G's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A26 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. HMD Skyline 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A26 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline 5G's 108 MP + 50 MP + 13 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A26 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. HMD Skyline 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A26 5G's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | HMD Skyline 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | TA-1600, Skyline | SM-A266BLGLINS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | July 18, 2024 | March 24th, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (C to C), Sim Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.66 x 159.84 x 8.9 mm | 77.5 x 164 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 209.5 g | 200 g |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Neon Pink, Twisted Black | Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color pOLED (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 402 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.7% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Features | 1000 nits peak brightness, Miracast | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G SA+NSA: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78 | 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, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax/6e (2x2 MiMo) | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP67 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 2x Microphones, 2x Speakers, Security Updates: 3 Years, 2 OS upgrades | 6 Generations of OS Upgrades and 6 Years of Security Updates, Knox Vault, Circle to Search |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 108 MP (Wide Angle) PDAF, OIS 50 MP (Telephoto) PDAF, 2x optical zoom 13 MP (Ultra Wide) | 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 | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Hybrid OIS+EIS, 50mm Portrait mode, Night mode 3.0, 0.5x to 4x zoom, AI Portrait, UW and Tele Capture Fusion, Selfie Gestures, Selfie Slo-mo, 4K video capture, OZO Spatial Audio capture with wind-noise cancellation | 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 @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen2 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G68 MP5 - GlobalMali-G68 - LATAM |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | 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 | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 5W | |
| Video Playback Time | 17 hours | |