Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Google Pixel 8

Compare Samsung Galaxy A26 5G and Google Pixel 8 side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.

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Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

One UI 7

Starting priceRs. 84,999

Memory8GB / 256GB

Battery5000 mAh

Google Pixel 8

Android

Starting priceRs. 53,500

Memory8GB / 128GB

Battery4575 mAh

Quick buying guide

The important differences at a glance

Google Pixel 8 leads in more of the measurable highlights below, while the other phone may still suit different priorities.

Based on listed specifications

Lower starting priceGoogle Pixel 8Rs. 31,499 less

Battery capacitySamsung Galaxy A26 5G5,000 mAh listed capacity

Faster chargingGoogle Pixel 830W listed charging

Lighter bodyGoogle Pixel 813 g lighter

This summary uses catalog data and current starting prices. Camera quality, software experience, and real-world battery life can differ from raw specifications.

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Specification	Samsung Galaxy A26 5G	Google Pixel 8
Variants & Pricing
All Variants	PK: 8GB / 256GB, Rs. 84,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: White, Mint, Peach Pink, Black	PK: 8GB / 128GB, Rs. 53,500, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: No, Colors: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint \| GLOBAL: 8GB / 256GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: No, Availability: No, Colors: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
Price	Rs. 84,999	Rs. 53,500
PTA Approved	Yes	Yes
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	256GB	128GB
Card Slot	Yes	No
Colors	White, Mint, Peach Pink, Black	Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
Availability	Yes	No
Currency	PKR	PKR
Basic
Launch Date	2025-03-02	2023-10-04
Security Updates Until	2031-03-31	N/A
Upcoming Device	No	No
Status	Available	Discontinued
Manufacturer	Samsung	Google
Warranty	1 Year Limited Warranty	1 Year
Official Website	https://www.samsung.com/pk/smartphones/galaxy-a26-5g/	N/A
OS	One UI 7	Android
Android Version	Android 15	Android 14
Performance
Chipset	Exynos 1380	Google Tensor G3
CPU	Octa-core (2.4GHz, 2.0GHz)	Octa-core
GPU	Mali-G68 MP5 - Globa	Immortalis-G715
Benchmark	N/A	AnTuTu
Benchmark Score	N/A	1443431
Benchmark Remarks	N/A	Compact Google flagship with Tensor G3, strong AI features and 120Hz OLED display
Display
Size	6.7 inches	6.2 inches
Type	Super AMOLED, 120Hz	OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits peak
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)	1080 x 2400 pixels
PPI Density	385	428
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz
Body
Dimensions	164.0 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm	150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight	200 g	187 g
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (Hybrid)	Nano-SIM + eSIM
IP Rating	IP67	IP68
Battery
Battery	5000 mAh	4575 mAh
Charging	25W Super Fast Charging	30W wired, wireless charging, reverse wireless
Camera
Back Camera	50 MP (f/1.8) + 8 MP (f/2.2) + 2 MP (f/2.4)	50 MP, f/1.68 (wide, OIS) + 12 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide)
Front Camera	13 MP, f/2.2	10.5 MP, f/2.2
Back Camera Count	3	2
Front Camera Count	1	1
Back Video	4K@30fps	4K@60fps, 1080p@60fps
Front Video	1080p@30fps	4K@60fps
Back Flash	Yes	Yes
Front Flash	No	No
Camera Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama, OIS	HDR, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Magic Eraser, Real Tone, Portrait, Panorama, Macro Focus, Super Res Zoom
Zoom	Digital Zoom up to 10x	Up to 8x digital zoom
Connectivity
Network	GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G	GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G
SIM Type	Dual SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7)
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou
NFC	Yes	Yes
Infrared	No	No
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C (USB 2.0)	USB Type-C (USB 3.2)
Sensors
Fingerprint	Fingerprint Sensor	Fingerprint (under display)
Others	Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing	accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, compass, barometer