Samsung Galaxy A26vsSamsung Galaxy M35
TOO CLOSEUpdated September 8, 2026
Your call
Verdict
Too close to call — it comes down to your priorities
Samsung Galaxy A26 and Samsung Galaxy M35 trade category wins — Samsung Galaxy A26 in Price; Samsung Galaxy M35 in Price. Decide by the category you actually use most, then check the price.
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A26 and Samsung Galaxy M35.
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A26 and Samsung Galaxy M35.
- Samsung Galaxy A26 takes Camera — led by video score (87 pts).
- Samsung Galaxy M35 takes Battery — led by battery (6,000 mAh).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A26 and Samsung Galaxy M35.
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 650,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.6 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want better video quality — 87 pts vs 86 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want a better camera — 114 pts vs 112 pts.
Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if you want a sharper screen — 390 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if you want longer battery life — 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy A26
- Samsung Galaxy M35
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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.
Samsung Galaxy M35
Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if price matters most. It costs USD 249.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6 years of updates
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- Affordable
- Mid-range chipset
- 25 W charging
- Plastic build
Samsung Galaxy M35
- 6,000 mAh battery
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- 4 OS updates
- Mid-range chipset
- 25 W charging
- Plastic build