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Apple iPhone 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A26

The Apple iPhone 8 and Samsung Galaxy A26 are both upper mid-range smartphones in Pakistan, priced closely at Rs. 99,999 and Rs. 94,999 respectively — making this a direct head-to-head comparison.

  • 5G vs 4G connectivity
  • 5,000mAh vs 1,821mAh battery
  • 120Hz vs 60Hz display
  • 8GB vs 2GB RAM
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Apple iPhone 8

Apple iPhone 8

2GB / 64GB
Rs. 99,999
Price in Pakistan
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Samsung Galaxy A26

Samsung Galaxy A26

8GB / 256GB
Rs. 94,999
Price in Pakistan
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Overall Winner Samsung Galaxy A26 Wins 4 out of 4 categories
Quick Verdict
  • 🎮Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
  • 📷Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
  • 🔋Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
  • 💰Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want the best value for your money.
  • ⚡Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.

Score Comparison

Based on MobileDaam rating system
Category
Apple iPhone 8
Samsung Galaxy A26
Performance
43.0
60.5 ★
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
86.0 ★
Gaming
43.5
61.0 ★
Overall
43.7
74.0 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★

Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.

Performance Samsung Galaxy A26
Apple iPhone 8
43.0
Samsung Galaxy A26
60.5
Camera Samsung Galaxy A26
Apple iPhone 8
40.0
Samsung Galaxy A26
76.0
Battery Samsung Galaxy A26
Apple iPhone 8
40.0
Samsung Galaxy A26
86.0
Gaming Samsung Galaxy A26
Apple iPhone 8
43.5
Samsung Galaxy A26
61.0
Overall Samsung Galaxy A26
Apple iPhone 8
43.7
Samsung Galaxy A26
74.0
Value for Money Samsung Galaxy A26
Apple iPhone 8
Lower Value
Samsung Galaxy A26
Best Value
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy A26
Samsung Galaxy A26
60.5/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A26
Samsung Galaxy A26
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A26
Samsung Galaxy A26
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy A26
Samsung Galaxy A26
61.0/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy A26
Samsung Galaxy A26
74.0/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A26
Samsung Galaxy A26
Better Value for Money

At a Glance

Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A26
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A26
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A26
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A26
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A26
📱 Display
Screen Size
4.70"
6.70"
Display Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
750x1334
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm)
Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (three-core graphics)
Mali-G68 MP5
RAM
2 GB
8 GB
Storage
64 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF, OIS
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", PDAF, OIS + 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4" + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
7 MP, f/2.2
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", Video (1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
1821 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
Fast battery 25W
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direc
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in)
164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm
Weight
148g
200g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
Corning Gorilla Glass
Colors
Silver, Space Gray, Gold, Red
Black, White, Mint
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 11, up to iOS 16.7.12
Android 15

Our Verdict

Samsung Galaxy A26 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 74.0/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 8 puts up a strong fight with a score of 43.7/100.

Pros & Cons Comparison

Apple iPhone 8

Pros
  • NFC payments
Cons
  • Basic processor
  • Average camera
  • Below-average battery

Samsung Galaxy A26

Pros
  • Decent everyday performance
  • All-day battery life
  • 120Hz smooth display
  • 5G connectivity
  • NFC payments
Cons
  • Average camera

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Apple iPhone 8 or Samsung Galaxy A26?

Samsung Galaxy A26 is the overall winner with a score of 74.0/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.

Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 8 or Samsung Galaxy A26?

Samsung Galaxy A26 wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.

Which has better battery life?

Samsung Galaxy A26 has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.

Which is better for gaming?

Samsung Galaxy A26 is better for gaming with a score of 61.0/100.

Which offers better value for money?

Samsung Galaxy A26 offers better value at PKR 94,999 with a value score of 2.6.

What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 8 and Samsung Galaxy A26?

Apple iPhone 8 costs PKR 99,999 while Samsung Galaxy A26 costs PKR 94,999. The price difference is PKR 5,000.

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Apple iPhone 8
Rs. 99,999
Samsung Galaxy A26
Rs. 94,999