Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) which has resolution of 2220 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3720 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 24 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 24449 | Rs. 19999 |
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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. 24449. The launch Date of the second phone is November, 2018. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is Rs. 19999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s 6.3 inch screen. There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has display density of 392 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.7% than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s ~ 80.5%. Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has 18.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s 24 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 24 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 15 and the second one on 8.0 (Oreo) version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A26 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A266BLGLINS | Galaxy A9 (2018), SM-A920FZBDINS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| 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 | November, 2018 |
| 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 | 77 x 162.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 183 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2220 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 18.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 392 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.7% | ~ 80.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Features | Infinity Display | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | 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, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 6 Generations of OS Upgrades and 6 Years of Security Updates, Knox Vault, Circle to Search | Samsung Pay |
| 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) | 24 MP + 8 MP + 10 MP + 5 MP |
| 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 | Ultra Wide Angle, Live Focus, Scene Optimizer, Flaw Detection, Selfie Focus, Pro-lighting, Fun Camera Feature, 2x Optical Zoom |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) | 24 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v8.0 (Oreo) |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 - GlobalMali-G68 - LATAM | Adreno 512 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | SMS, MMS, IM | |
| Yes | Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, WMV, H.265 |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 3720 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast charging | Yes |
| Video Playback Time | 17 hours | |