Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Samsung Galaxy M36
The Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Samsung Galaxy M36 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. Both devices score the same overall rating of 51/100.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A26
Samsung Galaxy M36
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy M36 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 200g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Samsung Galaxy M36 received the same MobileRank rating — 51/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. 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 M36 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 | Samsung Galaxy M36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 767711 | 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 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy M36
- 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 M36
- 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 M36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A26 and Samsung Galaxy M36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy M36
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
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 M36 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 M36?
Both devices scored 51/100. They are identical on performance — 53/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Samsung Galaxy M36 (64/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Samsung Galaxy M36?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy M36 — 51/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A26 over the Samsung Galaxy M36?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy M36 (64/100 vs 63/100).