Honor 8A vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; estimated prices are $140 and $182. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 32/100 vs 10/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A26 is faster in AnTuTu (749,719 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 200g).
Honor 8A
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Lighter: 150g vs 200g
- Cheaper: $140 vs $182
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 749719 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1008 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2758 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 22 points higher (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Honor 8A (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
| Specification | Honor 8A | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $140 | $182 |
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 8A and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A26 leads Honor 8A by 73.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $42. Honor 8A is cheaper by $42.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Honor 8A (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (37/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (100/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 22 points (32/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Honor 8A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.