Nokia G310 vs Samsung Galaxy A26

The Nokia G310 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 51/100 vs 39/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 is faster in AnTuTu (749,719 vs 477,542); the Samsung Galaxy A26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia G310 doesn't.

The Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably better than the Nokia G310 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G310
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 56
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy A26
Performance 53
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 44
Portability 63
Value for money 54
What makes Nokia G310 better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 200g

  • Overall rating 39/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 749719 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1008 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2758 vs 1816
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (53/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G310 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 12 points higher (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Nokia G310 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Nokia G310 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Nokia G310 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).

Nokia G310: The Nokia G310 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A26: The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G310 Samsung Galaxy A26
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Exynos 1380
AnTuTu 477542 749719
Geekbench Single 746 1008
Geekbench Multi 1816 2758
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1080x2340
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 20W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 4GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
NFC no yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 165.1×75.7×8.6 mm 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm
Weight 195 g 200 g
Launch price $250
Camera comparison
Nokia G310
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G310
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G310
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G310 and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G310 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100
477542 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A26 Exynos 1380
51/100 +36.3%
749719 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy A26 leads Nokia G310 by 36.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G310
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A26
$250
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Nokia G310 (79/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Nokia G310 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Nokia G310 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G310 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably better than the Nokia G310 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia G310 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Nokia G310 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G310 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on performance (53/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G310 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Nokia G310 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use.