Samsung Galaxy S26 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 87999 | Rs. 45999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is February 25, 2026. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 is Rs. 87999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 15, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 45999.
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.4 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S26's 6.3 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S26 has Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S26 has display density of 411 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 403 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S26 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 82.9%. Samsung Galaxy S26 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Samsung Galaxy S26's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S26's 12 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 13 version.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DS | Galaxy A54 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Security Updates | 7 years | |
| Release Date | February 25, 2026 | March 15, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.7 x 149.6 x 7.2 mm | 76.7 x 158.2 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 202 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | Lime, Graphite, Violet, White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90% | ~ 82.9% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | |
| Brightness | 2600nits | |
| Features | Privacy Display | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6 N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) 5G* TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual Band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF, OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 123˚, 1.12µm 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Best Face, auto-HDR, panorama | panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 8K, 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/2.8", 0.8µm Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6.0 | OneUI 5.1 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| CPU | 3.8 GHz, Deca Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Xclipse 960 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| 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, DFF, DSF, APE | 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 | 4300 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |