Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

If you appreciate dependable Samsung software, the brand’s AMOLED display, and extended software updates, the Galaxy A26 offers all these features, providing the reliability associated with Samsung, making it suitable for brand-conscious consumers.

The Samsung Galaxy A26 5G is a perfect choice if you want to give your teenagers their first smartphone or purchase one for your parents or grandparents. Its user interface is intuitive and well-designed for one-handed usage. The phone can capture pleasing images in daylight. The phone’s display is tremendous for its vibrant colour and brightness.

The Galaxy A26 5G offers a few positives like decent looks, a good display, and solid software backed by a strong update policy. But beyond that, there’s not much that stands out. For the same price, the Nothing Phone (3a) or Motorola Edge 60 Fusion would be smarter choices—they outperform the A26 5G in most key areas where it falls short.

That said, the Galaxy A26 still holds up well with its vibrant Super AMOLED display and clean software backed by long-term support. The lack of a charger, the missing headphone jack, and modest camera performance are worth keeping in mind, but it’s still a dependable option for those who value display quality and reliable software. More importantly, if you’re upgrading from an older Samsung phone, the Galaxy A26 will definitely feel more updated and refined.

For the price, it is probably the best option for anyone who wants to keep the phone for a long time, thanks to the promise of the six-year software update policy by Samsung. If you are in the market for a sub-$300 phone, you probably know that there are always trade-offs to reach the price point, and the Galaxy A26 is no exception.

So even when the price goes down, the A26 is still going to be a hard sell. Even in the US, with its limited options, potential buyers will have to consider that the A26 lacks stereo speakers and wireless charging, which similarly priced competitors have.

The Galaxy A26 is a great budget offering. For just $299 you're getting a big 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate (we're looking at you, Apple!), a solid 5,000 mAh battery, one decent main camera, and access to Samsung's core AI suite called Awesome Intelligence.