Device comparison
Two devices. One clear decision.
Choose the exact models, then compare every available specification in one aligned view.
Missing information stays missing. Only stored specifications are shown.
Complete comparison
Full specifications
Every available group and stored value, aligned by field.
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | galaxy m21 2021 edition | Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 21, 2021 | March 19, 2025 |
| Released | 2021-07-21 | 2025-03-19 |
| Status | Available | Available |
NETWORK6 fields
| Specification | galaxy m21 2021 edition | Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | Not supported | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE | LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G | No | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | LTE | LTE, 5G |
| Technology | 4G/LTE/GSM | 5G/4G/LTE/GSM |
BODY5 fields
| Specification | galaxy m21 2021 edition | Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+) |
| Dimensions | 159 x 75.1 x 9 mm (6.26 x 2.96 x 0.35 in) | 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm (6.46 x 3.05 x 0.30 in) |
| IP Rating | No IP rating | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 192 g (6.77 oz) | 200 g (7.05 oz) |
DISPLAY7 fields
| Specification | galaxy m21 2021 edition | Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 420 nits (peak) | 777 nits (measured) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5 |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
| Screen-to-body | ~84.2% | ~86.7% |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super AMOLED, 420 nits (peak) | Super AMOLED, 120Hz |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | galaxy m21 2021 edition | Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Global Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - LATAM |
| Chipset | Exynos 9611 (10 nm) | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) - Global / Exynos 1280 (5 nm) - LATAM |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | Mali-G68 MP5 - Global Mali-G68 - LATAM |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.1 Core | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 |
MEMORY4 fields
| Specification | galaxy m21 2021 edition | Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 64GB, 128GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| RAM | 4GB RAM, 6GB RAM | 4GB RAM, 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM |
| Storage/RAM variants | 64GB, 128GB; 4GB RAM, 6GB RAM | 128GB, 256GB; 4GB RAM, 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM |
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | galaxy m21 2021 edition | Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| MAIN CAMERA | 48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@240fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS |
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | galaxy m21 2021 edition | Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Selfie camera | 20 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide) | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µ |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND2 fields
| Specification | galaxy m21 2021 edition | Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
COMMUNICATION6 fields
| Specification | galaxy m21 2021 edition | Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording | Unspecified |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
FEATURES1 field
| Specification | galaxy m21 2021 edition | Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
BATTERY3 fields
| Specification | galaxy m21 2021 edition | Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Type | 15W wired | 25W wired |
| Type | Li-Po 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4 fields
| Specification | galaxy m21 2021 edition | Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Charcoal Black, Arctic Blue | Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink |
| Launch Price (USD) | $152.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $202.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Models | SM-M215G, SM-M215G/DS | SM-A266E, SM-A266E/DS, SM-A266E/DSN, SM-A266B, SM-A266B/DS, SM-A266B/DSN, SM-A266U, SM-A266U1, SM-A266W |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦232,560 (Stored estimate) | ₦230,000 (Seller price) |
SECURITY1 field
| Specification | galaxy m21 2021 edition | Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Biometric security: Fingerprint (rear-mounted). | Biometric security: Fingerprint (side-mounted). |