Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111) vs Samsung Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy K Zoom vs Samsung Galaxy A26 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 A26 X Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2430
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Samsung Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy K Zoom X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

13mp

8GB
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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111)	vs	25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/2.3" inches20% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.76" inches
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
1.7GHz 32bit Hexa-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)118% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+256GB (234GB available)46 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
16.6 millimeters (0.65 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)116% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen
306 PPI	vs	+385 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.8"	vs	+6.7"40% Larger screen
(back) 20.7MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP190% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/3.1 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)72% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 13MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 2000 Mbps47 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2430 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh106% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

200 grams (7 ounces)

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

Super AMOLED

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
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Model	Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy S5 zoom, Galaxy K zoom SM-C111	Galaxy A26 5G SM-A266M/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2014	3/19/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025
Depth	16.6 millimeters (0.65 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.8 x 137.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.41 in)	77.5 x 164 millimeters (3.05 x 6.46 in)
Weight	200 grams (7 ounces)	200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.8" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	306 PPI	385 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 15
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 16
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 7 / 8
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Hexa 5260 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Dual-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-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-T624 MP4	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 579783 (v10) Geekbench: 2768 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 5.0	256GB (234GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Xenon flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/3.1 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.76" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.64µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps 720p@480fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2430 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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: Charcoal Black, Electric Blue, Shimmery White • 2 processors: Quad-core 1.3GHz + Dual-core 1.7GHz • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Dropbox 50GB Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.404W/kg (head), 0.369W/kg (body)	feature not registered