Samsung Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Samsung Galaxy M33 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/8/2026 3:42 PM, updated: 2/8/2026 5:26 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M33 X Samsung Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A26 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/6GB)
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (234GB available)132% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (101GB available)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)22% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+6.7"2% Larger screen	vs	6.6"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP2% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer	vs	Android 15
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.1 + A2DP/LE
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
200 grams (7 ounces)	vs	+198 grams (6.93 ounces)1% Lighter
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
385 PPI	vs	+400 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

38 Common items in both devices

2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)

UFS 2.2

Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front

120Hz

16 million

LED flash

+31 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A26 5G SM-A266M/Dual-SIM	Galaxy M33 5G SM-M336B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/19/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025	4/8/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.5 x 164 millimeters (3.05 x 6.46 in)	76.9 x 165.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.51 in)
Weight	200 grams (7 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	385 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 15	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 16	Android 15
User Interface	One UI 7 / 8	One UI 4 / 5 / 6 / 7
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 579783 (v10) Geekbench: 2768 (v6)	AnTuTu: 471844 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (234GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro	(quad camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.76" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.64µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps 720p@480fps	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging 4.5W Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	44 hours (1.8 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink	• Colors: Blue, Green, Brown
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.042W/kg (head), 1.378W/kg (body)