Nokia C31 vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 32/100 vs 10/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C31 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't.
Nokia C31
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 10/100
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C31 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 "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C31 | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | $182 |
Nokia C31
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia C31
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C31
- 5050 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C31
Price unknownperformance
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 Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 22 points (32/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C31 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C31 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.