Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Samsung Galaxy F36
The Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Samsung Galaxy F36 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $250 and $245. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy F36 leads — 51/100 vs 50/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy F36 is faster in AnTuTu (767,711 vs 754,064).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A26
Samsung Galaxy F36
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy F36 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 767711 vs 754064
- Lighter: 197g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $245 vs $250
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A26 vs the Samsung Galaxy F36, the Samsung Galaxy F36 scores 1 points higher (51/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy F36 — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy F36 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy F36 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 | Samsung Galaxy F36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 754064 | 767711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2710 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $245 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy F36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy F36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy F36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A26 and Samsung Galaxy F36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy F36 leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 1.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $5. Samsung Galaxy F36 was $5 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy F36 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy F36 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Samsung Galaxy F36?
The Samsung Galaxy F36 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A26 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Samsung Galaxy F36?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy F36 — 51/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A26 over the Samsung Galaxy F36?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Samsung Galaxy F36 (53/100 vs 52/100).