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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A26
Samsung Galaxy M35
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
Samsung Galaxy M35
- 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 M35
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M35
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A26 and Samsung Galaxy M35, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy M35 leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 1.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy M35
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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).