Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Samsung Galaxy M35

The Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Samsung Galaxy M35 (2024) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M35 leads — 51/100 vs 50/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M35 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy M35 is faster in AnTuTu (767,711 vs 754,064); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 222g).

The Samsung Galaxy M35 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A26 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy A26

Performance 52
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 44
Portability 63
Value for money 50

Samsung Galaxy M35

Performance 53
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 52
Portability 34
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?

  • Lighter: 200g vs 222g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 34/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy M35 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 767711 vs 754064
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (53/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A26 vs the Samsung Galaxy M35, the Samsung Galaxy M35 scores 1 points higher (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M35 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, the Samsung Galaxy M35 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M35 (63/100 vs 34/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy A26 Samsung Galaxy M35
Processor Exynos 1380 Exynos 1380
AnTuTu 754064 767711
Geekbench Single 1008 1008
Geekbench Multi 2710 2710
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.6" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 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 14, One UI 6.1
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 —
Dimensions 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm 162.3×78.6×9.1 mm
Weight 200 g 222 g
Launch price $250 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy A26

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera

Samsung Galaxy M35

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy A26

  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Samsung Galaxy M35

  • 6.6" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy A26

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

Samsung Galaxy M35

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A26 and Samsung Galaxy M35, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A26 Exynos 1380
50/100
754064 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy M35 Exynos 1380
51/100 +1.8%
767711 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy M35 leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 1.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy A26

$250

Samsung Galaxy M35

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M35 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, the Samsung Galaxy M35 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M35 (63/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Samsung Galaxy M35?

The Samsung Galaxy M35 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 M35?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy M35 — 51/100.

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A26 over the Samsung Galaxy M35?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy A26 (63/100 vs 34/100).