Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Poco X7 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Poco X7 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Poco X7 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2712 x 1220 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 X7 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6550 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 23999 | Rs. 25450 |
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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. 23999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 09, 2025. The cost of Poco X7 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 25450.
Display comparison
Poco X7 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short 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 X7 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 446 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 ~ 93.7% than Samsung's phone ~ 86.7%. Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Poco X7 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Poco X7 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)'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
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Poco X7 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 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 X7 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A266BLGLINS | MZB0J5BIN, MZB0J5AIN |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| SAR | 0.88 W/kg (Head) 0.77 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | March 24th, 2025 | January 09, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (C to C), Sim Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide | Handset, 90W Charger, USB Type C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 164 x 7.7 mm | 74.24 x 160.95 x 8.45 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 195 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink | Nebula Green, Obsidian Black, Yellow |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1220 x 2712 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 446 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.7% | ~ 93.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Features | Dolby Vision, Contrast: 5,000,000:1, 68 Billion+ Colors, Corning Gorilla Glass Protected, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, 3200 Nits Peak Brightness, 2160Hz Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | |
| 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) | SA: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78/n2/n48, 5G NSA: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78 |
| 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 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 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 | IP66 + IP68 + IP69 Supported |
| 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/1.5 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Camera Sensor | 50MP Sony LYT-600 | |
| OIS | Yes | 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 | Night Mode, Macro, Ultrawide, Documents Mode, Motion Tracking Focus, Portrait Mode with Beautify, Depth Control & Filters, AI Camera, Timed Burst, Tilt Shift, AI Beautify, Filters, Pro Mode, Panorama, Macro, Voice Shutter, Assist Cam, Long Exposure, HEIF Format |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | HyperOS 2.0 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Mediatek Dimensity 8400 Ultra |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.25 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 8x Arm Cortex-A725 |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 - GlobalMali-G68 - LATAM | G720 MC7 |
| 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 | 6550 mAh, Si/C |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast charging | Yes, 90W |
| Video Playback Time | 17 hours | |