The Samsung Galaxy A series' offers power, style and performance in one sleek device

Samsung recently introduced the Galaxy A26 5G to its popular Galaxy A Series Range. Designed to deliver a seamless mobile experience, the Galaxy A26 5G combines eye-catching aesthetics with powerful performance and cutting-edge features.  

Designed for your dynamic lifestyle: slim, stylish and striking 

This Galaxy A26 5G features a slim body with a flat design and it’s highlighted by a linear grouped camera layout, intended to keep up with your dynamic lifestyle. This well-designed device is available in four vibrant colours: Black, White, Mint and Peach Pink¹ and, it comes with an elegant glass back that has a reduced thickness from 8.3 mm to 7.7 mm. 

Immersive viewing and unmatched entertainment 

Whether you’re gaming, streaming or scrolling through social media - the Galaxy A26 5G ensures a more immersive viewing experience. It comes with 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display² that boasts a slim and minimised bezel, ensuring that every image comes to life with vibrant colours and stunning clarity. The slim bezels draw you into your go-to entertainment with vivid clarity, from the latest video by your favourite creator to pictures of loved ones. The smooth up to 120 Hz refresh rate makes scrolling through social feeds, streaming videos and gaming smooth and speedy.

Have peace of mind with reliable durability, including an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance³. This feature allows you to enjoy your favourite outdoor activities with ease – you can now snap concert highlights or record epic half-time moments, even in the rain. The Galaxy A26 5G is equipped with 50 MP Wide-angle camera⁴ that allows you to take steadier shots, even on-the-go. Also, with 13 MP Selfie Camera - you can now take selfies you'll want to share right away, ensuring that you capture every moment - from the everyday to the extraordinary. 

And that’s not all. The "Circle to Search" feature⁵ that’s part of Samsung's "Awesome Intelligence" suite, allows you to quickly search the web for information about objects or text displayed on your phone's screen by simply circling, highlighting or tapping them. The innovative camera of the Galaxy A26 5G comes along with other creative tools such as Object Eraser⁶ that detects, suggests and removes unwanted items; so you can create your own masterpiece. Filters⁷ is another advanced camera feature that allows you to capture and share the essence of each moment effortlessly. 

And, with Edit Suggestion⁸ on Galaxy A26 5G that gives you tips to enhance your photos, you can now refine all your shots. In addition, with an upgraded AP and a long-lasting 5,000 mAh (typical) battery⁹ - you can immerse yourself into your favourite content even more. This feature allows you to enjoy movie marathons for up to 17 hours, without having to charge your Galaxy A26 5G. The long-lasting battery ensures that you stay powered all day, while 25W fast charging⁹ gets you back in action quickly. There’s also extended software support with 6 OS updates and six (6) years of security updates that are built to last long and strong¹⁰

And furthermore, Samsung South Africa in partnership with AURA, recently launched Samsung SOS+ - a free-to-use, 24/7 private emergency response access, exclusive to the new Galaxy A56, A36 and A26. In an emergency and on demand, the service will immediately geolocate you and send traceable private security and medical emergency services, giving you peace of mind wherever you are in South Africa.¹¹ 

With a 12-month free access offered as a launch promotion¹² for devices purchased between 01 May and 06 November 2025, users can access the service through the Samsung Members app, a dedicated toll-free number and the Samsung SOS+ app available on the Google Play Store. 

To find out more about the Galaxy A26 5G as well as the Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G and other Galaxy smartphones, please visit: Samsung Newsroom, Samsung Mobile Press and Samsung.com.