Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Poco X8 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G has better RAM than Poco X8 5G. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 5G has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Samsung Galaxy A26 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Poco X8 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.83 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 26959 | Rs. 29999 |
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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 5G is Rs. 26959. The launch Date of the second phone is September 04, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 5G is Rs. 29999.
Display comparison
Poco X8 5G has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A26 5G's 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A26 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Poco X8 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 ~ 89.5% than Samsung's phone ~ 86.7%. Samsung Galaxy A26 5G has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Poco X8 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco X8 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Poco X8 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A26 5G'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 16 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Poco X8 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A266BLGLINS | X8 (MZB0Q1BIN/MZB0Q23IN/MZB0Q17IN) |
| 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 | September 04, 2026 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (C to C), Sim Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card, 1 x Protective Case |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 164 x 7.7 mm | 78.3 x 163.45 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 226 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink | Black, Frost White, Fiery Orange |
| 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 | 6.83 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% | ~ 89.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Brightness | 3500 nits Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, upto 1 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) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | 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, v5.1 |
| 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 | Ultrasonic Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, IR blaster, In Screen Fingerprint |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Ai Image Enhancement, Ai Image Expansion, Ai Eraser, Ai Sky Replacement, HyperAi | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP66/68/69/69K |
| 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/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Ultra Wide) |
| 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 | Live Moments, HDR, Portrait Mode, Underwater Mode, Ultra HD mode, Panorama, Documents, Pro Mode |
| 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) | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen4 |
| 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 | Mali-G68 MP5 - GlobalMali-G68 - LATAM | Adreno 710 |
| 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 | 9000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast charging | Yes, 67W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5 | |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 18 days | |
| Talk Time | 62 hours | |
| Video Playback Time | 17 hours | 24 hours |