Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A26 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Samsung Galaxy A26 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy Xcover.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 5.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 16 MP |
| Price | Rs. 22999 | Rs. 32990 |
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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. 22999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 04, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is Rs. 32990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5's 5.3 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A26 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has TFT Screen type. Samsung Galaxy A26 5G has display density of 385 PPI & Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has only 331 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A26 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.7% than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5's ~ 64.4%. Samsung Galaxy A26 5G has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 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 Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A26 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5's 16 MP 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 Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5's 5 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 11 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A266BLGLINS | Galaxy Xcover 5 |
| 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 04, 2021 |
| 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 | 71.6 x 147.1 x 9.2 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color TFT Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 5.3 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 331 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.7% | ~ 64.4% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes |
| 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, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| 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 | 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) | 16 MP ƒ/1.8 |
| 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, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Samsung Exynos 850 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 - GlobalMali-G68 - LATAM | Mali-G52 |
| 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 | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Video Playback Time | 17 hours | |