Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U1/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 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 Z Flip (SM-F700U1/DS) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2636

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 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 Z Flip (SM-F700U1/DS)

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!

15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U1/DS)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.2
+183 grams (6.41 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	200 grams (7 ounces)
+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)7% Thinner	vs	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front/back
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1080x2636 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+425 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	385 PPI
+1/2.55" inches8% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.76" inches
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported	vs	+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP148% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 10MP	vs	+(front) 13MP27% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 13	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 2000 Mbps95% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3300 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+25W67% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

33 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR4X

256GB (223GB available) / 256GB (234GB available)

Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED

16 million

6.7"

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U1/DS)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
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Model	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U1/DS)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Z Flip (Unlocked) SM-F700U1/Dual-Sim (4G LTE)	Galaxy A26 5G SM-A266M/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	2/14/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020	3/19/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025
Depth	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.6 x 167.3 millimeters (2.9 x 6.59 in)	77.5 x 164 millimeters (3.05 x 6.46 in)
Weight	183 grams (6.41 ounces)	200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back	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 Z Flip (SM-F700U1/DS)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2636 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	425 PPI	385 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR10+ Extra display: Super AMOLED 1.1" (112x300)	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U1/DS)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 15
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 16
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	One UI 7 / 8
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U1/DS)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 453934 (v8) Geekbench: 2589 (v5.1)	AnTuTu: 579783 (v10) Geekbench: 2768 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U1/DS)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (223GB available) UFS 3.0	256GB (234GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U1/DS)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/316 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 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, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U1/DS)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 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)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.76" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.64µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical 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	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps 720p@480fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U1/DS)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U1/DS)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/384kHz Tuned by AKG	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, 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 Z Flip (SM-F700U1/DS)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
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	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (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, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U1/DS)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U1/DS)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U1/DS)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
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, Purple, Gold • Gorilla Glass 6 back panel • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U1/DS)	Galaxy A26 (SM-A266M/DS 256GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.54W/kg (head), 1.47W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered