Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 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 Z Flip 5 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Samsung Galaxy A26
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Performance
60.5
90.4 ★
Camera
76.0 ★
40.0
Battery
86.0 ★
56.0
Gaming
61.0
92.3 ★
Overall
74.0 ★
71.1
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
90.4/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A26
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A26
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
92.3/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy A26
74.0/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A26
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A26
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A26
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A26
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.70"
Display Type
Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2340
1080x2640
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
GPU
Mali-G68 MP5
Adreno 740
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Storage
256 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
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
Dual Camera: 12 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", Video (1080p@30fps)
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), HDR, Video (4K@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
3700 mAh
Charging
Fast battery 25W
Fast charging 25W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direc
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE
5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM and eSIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm
Unfolded: (165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm), Folded: (85.1 x 71.9 x 15.1 mm)
Weight
200g
188g
Build Material
Corning Gorilla Glass
Plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Mint
Mint, Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, Green, Yellow
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15
Android 13
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A26 or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Samsung Galaxy A26 or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5?
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 Z Flip 5 is better for gaming with a score of 92.3/100.
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 Samsung Galaxy A26 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5?
Samsung Galaxy A26 costs PKR 94,999 while Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 costs PKR 368,999. The price difference is PKR 274,000.
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