Nokia 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Nokia 5 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $169 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 51/100 vs 18/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A26 is faster in AnTuTu (749,719 vs 180,440); the Nokia 5 is noticeably lighter (152g vs 200g).
Nokia 5
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Lighter: 152g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $250
- Better portability (84/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 749719 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 1008 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2758 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 33 points higher (51/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (53/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (44/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 5 — 6/100, Samsung Galaxy A26 — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (53/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (79/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Nokia 5 (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Nokia 5 (44/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (84/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5 | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 2758 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 149.7×72.5×8.0 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $250 |
Nokia 5
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 5
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 5 and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A26 leads Nokia 5 by 75.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $81. Nokia 5 was $81 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (53/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (79/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Nokia 5 (34/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Nokia 5 (44/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (84/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 by 33 points (51/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Nokia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on performance (53/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Nokia 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use.