HMD Skyline Blue Topaz Edition vs Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
HMD Skyline Blue Topaz Edition has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, HMD Skyline Blue Topaz Edition has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | HMD Skyline Blue Topaz Edition | Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.55 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP + 50 MP + 13 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 37990 | Rs. 27999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December 15, 2024. The Expected cost of HMD Skyline Blue Topaz Edition is Rs. 37990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 24th, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 27999.
Display comparison
HMD Skyline Blue Topaz Edition has screen size of 6.55 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. HMD Skyline Blue Topaz Edition has Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) 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 Blue Topaz Edition has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
HMD Skyline Blue Topaz Edition's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline Blue Topaz Edition's 108 MP + 50 MP + 13 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. HMD Skyline Blue Topaz Edition 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 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'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 Blue Topaz Edition | Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Blue Topaz Edition | 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 |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | December 15, 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 | 256 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 | |