Samsung Galaxy A26vsInfinix Note 40 Pro
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Infinix Note 40 Pro wins
Verdict
Infinix Note 40 Pro wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Infinix Note 40 Pro is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — battery is its standout. It costs USD 279 — USD 30 more than the Samsung Galaxy A26. Pay the premium if battery is your priority.
- Infinix Note 40 Pro takes Performance — led by storage (256 GB).
- Infinix Note 40 Pro takes Display — led by peak brightness (1,300 nits).
- Infinix Note 40 Pro takes Camera — led by selfie camera (32 MP).
- Infinix Note 40 Pro takes Battery — led by wireless charging (Yes).
- Samsung Galaxy A26 takes Price — led by price (249 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 700,000 pts vs 500,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want a lower price — 249 USD vs 279 USD.
Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want…
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 6 GB.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.7 in.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want a sharper screen — 393 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,300 nits vs 1,000 nits.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 13 MP.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want better video quality — 88 pts vs 87 pts.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want a better camera — 117 pts vs 114 pts.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want faster charging — 70 W vs 25 W.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy A26
- Infinix Note 40 Pro
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy A26
Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if price matters most. It costs USD 249, the lowest price in this group.
Infinix Note 40 Pro
Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if battery matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 279.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6 years of updates
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- Affordable
- Mid-range chipset
- 25 W charging
- Plastic build
Infinix Note 40 Pro
- 70 W charging
- Wireless charging
- 108 MP camera
- Slow chipset
- Software ads
- Average video