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Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro

Samsung Galaxy A26 and Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

Samsung Galaxy A26

6.0/10

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Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro

6.0/10

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Best for

  • GamingSamsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
  • Keeping it for yearsSamsung Galaxy A26

Head to head

  • Performance
    4.9
    6.2

    Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro has the faster chip: Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 against Exynos 1380 - Global Exynos 1280 - LATAM.

  • Gaming
    5.1
    5.8

    Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro has the stronger graphics for games.

  • Durability
    6.4
    –
  • Longevity
    7.8
    6.2

    Samsung Galaxy A26 should get software updates for about 4.4 more years, against about 2.5 for Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro.

  • Connectivity
    5.6
    5.9
  • Extras
    4.6
    3.2

    Samsung Galaxy A26 has a fm radio; Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro does not.

All specifications
Samsung Galaxy A26
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
General
Condition
Available. Released 2025, March 19
Available. Released 2025, May 07
Model
SM-A266E, SM-A266E/DS, SM-A266E/DSN, SM-A266B, SM-A266B/DS, SM-A266B/DSN, SM-A266U, SM-A266U1, SM-A266W
SM-G766B, SM-G766BU1, SM-G766B/DS
Performance
CPU
Exynos 1380 (5 nm) - Global Exynos 1280 (5 nm) - LATAM
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
GPU
Mali-G68 MP5 - Global Mali-G68 - LATAM
Adreno 810
Display
Display Type
777 nits max brightness (measured)
–
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
Screen Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Camera
Video Resolution
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Battery and power
Charging Port
25W wired
15W wired
Connectivity
2G
900 / 1800 / 1900
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66, 68
5G Bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
Yes
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Sound
Loudspeaker
-27.1 LUFS (Good)
–
Ports
Headphone Jack
No
No
USB Type
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, charging connector pins
Build and size
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)
–
Dimensions
6.7 inches, 110.2 cm 2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio)
6.6 inches, 104.9 cm 2 (~77.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Features
FM Radio
Unspecified
No
Questions people ask

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A26 or Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?

Samsung Galaxy A26 and Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Samsung Galaxy A26 wins on longevity and extras; Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro wins on performance and gaming.

Which is faster, Samsung Galaxy A26 or Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?

Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro has the faster chip: Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 against Exynos 1380 - Global Exynos 1280 - LATAM.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A26 or Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?

Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro has the stronger graphics for games.

Which will last more years, Samsung Galaxy A26 or Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?

Samsung Galaxy A26 should get software updates for about 4.4 more years, against about 2.5 for Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro.

Which has more extras, Samsung Galaxy A26 or Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?

Samsung Galaxy A26 has a fm radio; Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro does not.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Samsung Galaxy A26 or Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?

Samsung Galaxy A26 scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A26 or Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?

Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro is the newer of the two, released April 2025.

Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.