Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Poco M8 Pro 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Poco M8 Pro 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco M8 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Poco M8 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.83 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 24919 | Rs. 27990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 24th, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 24919. The launch Date of the second phone is January 08, 2026. The Expected cost of Poco M8 Pro 5G is Rs. 27990.
Display comparison
Poco M8 Pro 5G has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Poco M8 Pro 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 447 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.6% than Samsung's phone ~ 86.7%. Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Poco M8 Pro 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Poco M8 Pro 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Poco M8 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A266BLGLINS | 2510EPC8BG |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | March 24th, 2025 | January 08, 2026 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (C to C), Sim Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 164 x 7.7 mm | 78.3 x 163.3 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 206 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink | Black, Green, Silver |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 447 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.7% | ~ 89.6% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (HBM), 3200 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | |
| Features | 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | 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, Dual Stand-By | 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 | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Gyro, Cocmpass, Proximity |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| 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 | 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) | 50 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 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 | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | HyperOS |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen4 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 - GlobalMali-G68 - LATAM | Adreno 810 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W | |
| Video Playback Time | 17 hours | |