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› Samsung Galaxy S26, 8GB/256GB versus Samsung Galaxy A40
Samsung Galaxy S26 versus Samsung Galaxy A40
Compare specifications, price, availability, ratings and shopping interest.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26, 8GB/256GB | Samsung Galaxy A40 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 99,500 | KSh 22,300 |
| Sales | 0 - For Feb 2026 | 0 - For Feb 2026 |
| Average rating | 0 - | 3.6 - 20 votes |
| Likes | 0 - For Feb 2026 | 1 - For Feb 2026 |
| Views | 7 - For Feb 2026 | 1,655 - For Feb 2026 |
| General | ||
| Available | Expected January 2026 | March 2019 |
| Dimensions | 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm | 144.4 x 69.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 162 g | 140 g |
| Colors | Mint Icy Blue Navy Silver Shadow | Blue Black White Coral |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Network features | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100; 4G; 5G; | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: B1, B2, B5, B8; 4G FDD LTE: B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20; 4G TDD LTE: B38, B40, B41 |
| Key features | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display 120Hz adaptive refresh rate IP68 dust and water resistance - Up to 1.5 meters for 30 min Up to 7 years software upgrades Gemini AI assistant for natural language interactions Android 16 OS | 16MP dual main camera 25MP selfie Fingerprint ID Fast charging Gorilla Glass 3 USB Type C |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Android 16 One UI 8 | Android 9.0 Pie |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Mali-G71 MP2 |
| Processor | 4.47 GHz Octa-core 3nm | 1.77 GHz Octa-core |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 7885 |
| Graphics processor | Adreno 830 | Mali-G71 MP2 |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 256GB UFS 4.0 | 64GB |
| Card slot | No | Dedicated MicroSD Up to 512GB |
| Battery | 4000mAh Li-Ion | 3100mAh Li-Po |
| Battery features | 25W Fast Charging 15W Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging Up to 50% in 30 Min - Wired Up to 29h Video Playback | 15W Fast Charging Up to 9h 3G Internet Up to 11h LTE Internet Up to 11h Wi-Fi Internet Up to 14h Video Play Up to 62h Audio Play Up to 18h 3G Talk Time |
| Platform features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Back Aluminum Frame Armor Aluminum 2 Frame Samsung Knox Dual Stereo Speakers IP68 Dust and Water Resistant - Up to 1.5m for 30 Min 32-bit Hi-res Audio AKG Audio Up to 7 Years Software Upgrades | - |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.2 Inches 1080 x 2340 Pixels | 5.9 inches 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Display type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Screen 16M Colors | Super AMOLED screen 16M colors |
| Pixel density | 416 ppi | 437 ppi |
| Display features | Always-on Display 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate HDR10+ Gorilla Glass Victus 2 2600 Nits Peak Brightness | Infinity-U |
| Camera | ||
| Camera resolution | 50MP F1.8 + 10MP F2.4 + 12MP F2.2 | 16MP F1.7 + 5MP F2.2 |
| Camera features | 50MP Wide / Dual Pixel PDAF / OIS 10MP Telephoto / PDAF / OIS / 3x Optical Zoom 12MP Ultrawide / 120-degree Auto-HDR LED Flash | 123-degree Ultra Wide Night Mode Background Blur Scene Optimizer LED flash |
| Video recording | 8K 30/24fps 4K 60/30fps Full HD 60/30fps 960fps@720p Slow Motion Super Steady Video HDR10+ 10-bit HDR Stereo Audio Rec | 1080p 30fps |
| Front camera | ||
| Front camera resolution | 12MP F2.2 | 25MP F2.0 |
| Front camera features | Face Unlock Dual Pixel PDAF Auto HDR | Smart Beauty AR Emoji and Stickers |
| Video recording | 4K 60/30fps Full HD 30fps Dual Video Call HDR10+ | 1080p 30fps |
| Sensors & connectivity | ||
| Sensors | Ultrasonic Fingerprint Accelerometer Ambient Light Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer | Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyro Geomagnetic Hall Light Proximity |
| Connectivity | USB Type-C 3.2 / USB OTG / DisplayPort 1.2 Bluetooth 5.4 NFC Tri-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Direct / Wi-Fi Hotspot / Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO / QZSS | USB Type-C USB 3.1 WiFi hotspot WiFi Direct Dual band WiFi GPS GLONASS GALILEO BDS Bluetooth 5.0 NFC |
| Connectivity features | - | ANT+ Wi-Fi 2.4G + 5GHz Bluetooth LE (Up to 2Mbps) Smart Switch PC Sync |