Samsung Galaxy A26 5G launched in PH: 6.7-inch notch screen, Exynos 1380 chip, 6x OS upgrades, price starts at PHP 15,999

Aside from the Galaxy A36 5G and A56 5G released last month, South Korean tech firm Samsung recently launched the Galaxy A26 5G in the Philippines.

Peach Pink Galaxy A26

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G is now official in the Philippines

To recap, the new Samsung Galaxy A26 5G features a glossy glass back with a clean-looking vertical camera layout. This body comes with an IP67 rating, making it resistant to dust and 1 meter of freshwater for 30 minutes.

Gorilla Glass Victus+ and IP67 rating

The display is a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, FHD+ resolution, and Eye Care Certification by SGS. It also has a top-center U-shaped notch housing the 13MP f/2.2 selfie camera.

For extra durability, Samsung said that both the back cover and the display of the phone are protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+. According to Corning's website, this tech can survive drops onto hard and rough surfaces from up to 2 meters.

Inside, the device is powered by a 2.4GHz 5nm Exynos 1380 octa-core processor with Mali-G68 MP5 graphics. It is paired with up to 8GB RAM, up to 256GB internal storage, a microSD card slot, and a 5,000mAh battery that can last up to 17 hours of video playback.

The cameras

For cameras, it arrived with a 50MP f/1.8 main shooter with OIS paired with an 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 2MP f/2.4 macro camera. It also has an LED flash. Samsung said that these cameras can record up to 4K at 30fps and up to 720p 480fps slow-mo videos.

The best feature of the phone is that it supports up to 6 years of OS updates. It also has Knox Vault for extra security.

The device also has quirky AI capabilities like Circle to Search with Google, Create Filter, Object Eraser, Edit Suggestions, and Photo Remaster.

See below for the full specs.

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G Specs

Display: 6.7-inch Gorilla Glass Victus+ protected Super AMOLED screen w/ 120Hz refresh rate, FHD+ 2340 x 1080 resolution at 385 ppi

CPU: 2.4GHz 5nm Exynos 1380 octa-core processor

GPU: Mali-G68 MP5

RAM: 6GB/8GB

ROM: 128GB/256GB expandable via microSD card slot up to 2TB

Back Camera: 50MP f/1.8 w/ AF, OIS + 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle + 2MP f/2.4 + LED flash

Selfie Camera: 13MP f/2.2

Battery: 5,000mAh w/ 25W fast charging

OS: Android 15 w/ One UI 7

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), VHT80, 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.3, OTG, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, dual SIM (nano)

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, proximity, gyroscope, magnetic

Others: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, IP67 water and dust resistance, USB-C, Colors: Mint, Black, Peach Pink

Dimensions: 164.0 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm

Weight: 200 g

Price: PHP 15,990 (6GB/128GB), PHP 17,990 (8GB/256GB)

Price and availability

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G (6GB/128GB) - PHP 15,990 

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G (8GB/256GB) - PHP 17,990

The new Samsung Galaxy A26 5G is now available on Samsung.com, Authorized Samsung Dealers, and Samsung's Shopee and Lazada Flagship Stores.

Those who will order today until June 30, 2025, will get a "free" travel adapter worth PHP 1,190 with every purchase.

It is also available at 0 percent installment via Samsung Finance+.

Source: Samsung