Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

Compare Samsung Galaxy A26 5G and Sony Xperia 1 VI 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

Sony Xperia 1 VI

Android 16

Starting priceN/A

Memory12GB / 256GB

Battery5000 mAh

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The important differences at a glance

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G and Sony Xperia 1 VI lead in different areas, so the better choice depends on what matters to you.

Based on listed specifications

Main camera resolutionSamsung Galaxy A26 5G50 MP main camera

Lighter bodySony Xperia 1 VI8 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	Sony Xperia 1 VI
Variants & Pricing
All Variants	PK: 8GB / 256GB, Rs. 84,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: White, Mint, Peach Pink, Black	GLOBAL: 12GB / 256GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Platinum Silver, Khaki Green, Scar Red, Black
Price	Rs. 84,999	N/A
PTA Approved	Yes	N/A
RAM	8GB	12GB
Storage	256GB	256GB
Card Slot	Yes	Yes
Colors	White, Mint, Peach Pink, Black	Platinum Silver, Khaki Green, Scar Red, Black
Availability	Yes	Yes
Currency	PKR	USD
Basic
Launch Date	2025-03-02	2024-05-15
Security Updates Until	2031-03-31	2028-01-01
Upcoming Device	No	No
Status	Available	Available
Manufacturer	Samsung	Sony
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 16
Android Version	Android 15	Android 14
Performance
Chipset	Exynos 1380	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
CPU	Octa-core (2.4GHz, 2.0GHz)	Octa-core (3.3GHz + 3.2GHz + 3.0GHz + 2.3GHz)
GPU	Mali-G68 MP5 - Globa	Adreno 750
Benchmark	N/A	AnTuTu
Benchmark Score	N/A	2096581
Benchmark Remarks	N/A	Flagship Sony device with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, professional-grade camera system, and BRAVIA OLED display
Display
Size	6.7 inches	6.5 inches
Type	Super AMOLED, 120Hz	HDR OLED, 10-bit, 120Hz, DCI-P3, BRAVIA display
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)	1080 x 2340 pixels
PPI Density	385	~396
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz
Body
Dimensions	164.0 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm	162 x 74 x 8.2 mm
Weight	200 g	192 g
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (Hybrid)	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM)
IP Rating	IP67	IP65/IP68
Battery
Battery	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charging	25W Super Fast Charging	USB Power Delivery fast charging, wireless charging, reverse wireless charging
Camera
Back Camera	50 MP (f/1.8) + 8 MP (f/2.2) + 2 MP (f/2.4)	48 MP, f/1.9 (wide, OIS) + 12 MP, f/2.3–f/3.5 (telephoto, OIS) + 12 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide)
Front Camera	13 MP, f/2.2	12 MP, f/2.0
Back Camera Count	3	3
Front Camera Count	1	1
Back Video	4K@30fps	4K@24/30/60/120fps
Front Video	1080p@30fps	4K
Back Flash	Yes	Yes
Front Flash	No	Yes
Camera Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama, OIS	ZEISS optics, HDR, Night mode, Real-time Eye AF, Object tracking, OIS, Hybrid zoom
Zoom	Digital Zoom up to 10x	Up to 21.3x hybrid zoom
Connectivity
Network	GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G	2G / 3G / 4G 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 (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz)
Bluetooth	5.3	5.4
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS	A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
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	Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Others	Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor