Samsung Galaxy A26vsRealme P1 5G
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Realme P1 5G wins
Verdict
Realme P1 5G wins 2 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Realme P1 5G is the overall winner, 2 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 189, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A26 and Realme P1 5G.
- Realme P1 5G takes Display — led by peak brightness (1,200 nits).
- Samsung Galaxy A26 takes Camera — led by video score (87 pts).
- Realme P1 5G takes Battery — led by charging speed (45 W).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A26 and Realme P1 5G.
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 600,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want better video quality — 87 pts vs 58 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want a better camera — 114 pts vs 86 pts.
Choose Realme P1 5G if you want…
- Choose Realme P1 5G if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 6 GB.
- Choose Realme P1 5G if you want a sharper screen — 395 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- Choose Realme P1 5G if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits.
- Choose Realme P1 5G if you want sharper selfies — 16 MP vs 13 MP.
- Choose Realme P1 5G if you want faster charging — 45 W vs 25 W.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy A26
- Realme P1 5G
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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.
Realme P1 5G
Choose Realme P1 5G if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 189, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6 years of updates
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- Affordable
- Mid-range chipset
- 25 W charging
- Plastic build
Realme P1 5G
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- Dimensity 7050
- 45 W charging
- No ultrawide
- Plastic build
- No telephoto