Samsung Galaxy A36 5G 256GB vs Samsung Galaxy A 26 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Higher wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
  • Larger screen refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Has dual SIM; the other doesn't

The deciding difference here: screen refresh rate and wired charging.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Resolution

    1080 x 24001080 x 2340
  • Screen refresh rate

    60 Hz✓ 120 Hz
  • Wired charging

    ✓ 45 W25 W

Specifications side by side

21 of 21 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 1,265
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G 256GB specs
SamsungSAR 1,245
Samsung Galaxy A 26 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 1,265SAR 1,245
Wired charging✓ 45 W25 W
Main camera—50 MP
Storage256 GB256 GB
Memory (RAM)8 GB8 GB
ProcessorExynos 1380Exynos 1380
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
5GYesYes
Years of OS updates6 years6 years

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in processor between the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy A 26 256GB?

No difference here: processor is Exynos 1380 on both.

What is the difference in storage between the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy A 26 256GB?

No difference here: storage is 256 GB on both.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy A 26 256GB?

No difference here: battery capacity is 5,000 mAh on both.

What is the difference in wired charging between the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy A 26 256GB?

Wired charging is higher on the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G 256GB: 45 W vs 25 W on the Samsung Galaxy A 26 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.