Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Huawei Nova 12i
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy A26 5G and Huawei Nova 12i comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Huawei Nova 12i has better resolution of 2388 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A26 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Huawei Nova 12i has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Huawei Nova 12i |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 108 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 21999 | Rs. 24990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 24th, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A26 5G is Rs. 21999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 19, 2024. The Expected cost of Huawei Nova 12i is Rs. 24990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Huawei Nova 12i has IPS Screen type. Huawei's phone has display density of 391 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Huawei's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.1% than Samsung's phone ~ 86.7%.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Huawei Nova 12i has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A26 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 12i's 108 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A26 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A26 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Huawei Nova 12i's 8 MP Front Camera.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Huawei Nova 12i |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A266BLGLINS | Nova 12i |
| 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 | March 19, 2024 |
| 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 | 74.7 x 163.3 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 199 g |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink | Green, Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16.7 m) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2388 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 391 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.7% | ~ 89.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Features | HDR10+ | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | |
| 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 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual Band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.0, 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 |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with tri-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| 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 | |
| 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) | 108 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| 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 @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | EMUI v14 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Qualcomm Snapdragon (6 nm) |
| 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 | 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 - GlobalMali-G68 - LATAM | Adreno 610 |
| 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast charging | Yes, 40W Fast Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 17 hours | |