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Samsung Galaxy A26eSIM Support and Specs

Samsung Galaxy A26 supports eSIM. Review Samsung 5G compatibility, key device specs, SIM details, battery, display, camera and network bands for encryptSIM. Released 2025, March 19.

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At a glance

Key device specs

eSIM: Ready for instant activation
Network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Display: 6.7", 1080x2340 pixels
Camera: 50 MP, 2160p
Chipset: Exynos 1380 (5 nm) - Global Exynos 1280 (5 nm) - LATAM
Battery: 5000 mAh, 25W
Storage: 128GB/256GB storage, microSDXC

Does Samsung Galaxy A26 support eSIM?

Samsung Galaxy A26 is listed as an eSIM-capable device in the encryptSIM device catalog.

eSIM supported

eSIM facts

Active eSIMs: Supported
Stored eSIMs: Varies by model
SIM variants: 2 variants

· Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Connectivity profile

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Available. Released 2025, March 19

Install flow

Confirm device model and regional SIM variant.
Buy an encryptSIM plan for the destination.
Scan the QR code and activate mobile data.

Device FAQ

Common questions about Samsung Galaxy A26

Does Samsung Galaxy A26 support eSIM?

Samsung Galaxy A26 is listed as an eSIM-capable device in the encryptSIM device catalog. eSIM availability can still vary by region, carrier, firmware, and hardware variant.

Can I use encryptSIM with Samsung Galaxy A26?

Yes. If your Samsung Galaxy A26 model is unlocked and supports eSIM in your region, you can install an encryptSIM eSIM data plan on it.

Does Samsung Galaxy A26 support 5G?

Samsung Galaxy A26 is listed with 5G support. Actual 5G availability depends on the local network, plan, bands, and coverage.

What SIM setup does Samsung Galaxy A26 use?

Samsung Galaxy A26 SIM details: · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.

Which operating system does Samsung Galaxy A26 use?

Samsung Galaxy A26 is listed with Android 15, up to 6 major upgrades, One UI 7. Software updates and regional firmware can affect setup flows and carrier options.

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Technical details

Detailed Samsung Galaxy A26 specifications

Network Architecture

Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2g Bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3g Bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4g Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International
Other: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA
5g Bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Other 2: 2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA
Speed: HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch & Availability

Announced: 2025, March 02
Status: Available. Released 2025, March 19

Physical Attributes

Dimensions: 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm (6.46 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
Weight: 200 g (7.05 oz)
Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)
Sim: · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Other: IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)

Display Performance

Type: Super AMOLED, 120Hz
Size: 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm 2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5

Platform

Os: Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Chipset: Exynos 1380 (5 nm) - Global Exynos 1280 (5 nm) - LATAM
Cpu: 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
Gpu: Mali-G68 MP5 - Global Mali-G68 - LATAM

Memory

Card Slot: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal: 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Triple: 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 (macro)
Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Single: 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
3 5mm Jack: No

Connectivity

Wlan: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE
Positioning: GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Nfc: Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio: Unspecified
Usb: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Other: Virtual proximity sensing

Battery

Type: 5000 mAh
Charging: 25W wired

Misc

Colors: Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink
Models: SM-A266E, SM-A266E/DS, SM-A266E/DSN, SM-A266B, SM-A266B/DS, SM-A266B/DSN, SM-A266U, SM-A266U1, SM-A266W
Sar: 0.75 W/kg (head) 1.09 W/kg (body)
Sar Eu: 0.41 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body)
Price: € 190.00 / $ 179.00 / £ 176.21 / ₹ 24,999

EU LABEL

Energy: Class C
Battery: 37:05h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free Fall: Class B (269 falls)
Repairability: Class C

Key device specs

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Common questions about Samsung Galaxy A26

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Can I use encryptSIM with Samsung Galaxy A26?

Does Samsung Galaxy A26 support 5G?

What SIM setup does Samsung Galaxy A26 use?

Which operating system does Samsung Galaxy A26 use?

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Detailed Samsung Galaxy A26 specifications

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Launch & Availability

Physical Attributes

Display Performance

Platform

Memory

Main Camera

Selfie Camera

Sound

Connectivity

Features

Battery

Misc

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