Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100; launch prices were $250 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 50/100 vs 46/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A26 is faster in AnTuTu (754,064 vs 575,630); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is thinner (6.7mm vs 7.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A26
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 754064 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 1008 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2710 vs 2014
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Lighter: 195g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $250
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A26 vs the Tecno Spark 40 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 4 points higher (50/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100, Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 66/100; 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 A26 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 | Tecno Spark 40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Helio G100 | |
| AnTuTu | 754064 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2710 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 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, HIOS 15.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $150 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A26 and Tecno Spark 40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A26 leads Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 31.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Tecno Spark 40 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 edges out the Tecno Spark 40 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on performance (52/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A26 over the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (76/100 vs 63/100).