Samsung · February 2025
Galaxy A26 5G Price in Jordan
From JOD 170 (observed) & full specs, October 2026 edition
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Overview
The Galaxy A26 5G is a lower mid-range phone from Samsung, with the 128GB variant (new) observed from about JOD 170 (about $240) in local classified listings for new units on 30 September 2026. Below is its full spec sheet with a plain-language breakdown, pros and cons, and how it compares to its rivals. We have not tested this phone ourselves; everything here is derived from published specifications.
Its main highlights: its vivid OLED display, and its large 5,000 mAh battery. Its chipset is entry-level (48/100) — for messaging, browsing and video; heavy gaming is not its territory.
Performance-index rank: #65 of 342 Samsung phones we list.
Why consider it?
It costs 170 JOD, and its strongest card is not on the spec sheet: on its own product page Samsung commits to six OS generations and six years of security updates, with security support dated to 31 March 2031. That is a published manufacturer figure, not our estimate.
Who it suits
Someone who wants to buy a phone and stop thinking about it for five years, and who values updates continuing to arrive and a screen that is easy on the eyes.
Who should look elsewhere
Anyone chasing maximum performance per dinar — the Poco X7 at ≈ 195 JOD scores 54 against 48, a gap you feel in games, not in messaging.
Performance, camera, display and battery — and the limits of the evidence
The display is a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED at FHD+ and 120 Hz — panel type and refresh rate are among the best available at this tier according to Samsung's page. The rear camera is a 50 MP main at f/1.8 with optical stabilisation, alongside 8 MP and 2 MP sensors; optical stabilisation at this price is a genuine addition, while the 2 MP sensor matters more on the spec sheet than in the picture. The front camera is 13 MP. The battery is 5,000 mAh (Samsung also lists 4,860 mAh as the rated minimum). The phone carries an IP67 rating for dust and water, which is what counts the day it drops in the sink. One point of candour: the official specification page states no charging wattage, so we quote no charging figure. Our index puts it at 48 out of 100 — mid-tier, derived from the chipset class, not from a test.
Alternatives worth comparing
- Galaxy A36 5G — For 36 JOD more, with a price we have actually observed in the market: a stronger chipset (index 52) and a 12 MP front camera — the logical step up within Samsung if the budget allows. (206 JOD · observed)
- Redmi Note 14 5G — At JOD 155 (estimate), it is JOD 15 cheaper. Compare the variants before deciding: 128GB+ versus 128GB+ storage, 5,110 versus 5,000 mAh, and Dimensity 7025 Ultra versus Exynos 1380. These are specification differences, not measured performance or battery life. (155 JOD · estimate)
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Verdict — conditional on your needs and the documented price above
If your buying test is «how long will it keep working and updating», the A26 is one of the clearest picks around 170 JOD, because the support window is written down and dated by the manufacturer. If your test is raw performance for the same money, cheaper and faster phones exist — with shorter or unstated update promises.
Full specifications
Each mini-graphic's fill shows where this phone sits vs the highest value we list
| Essentials | |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 |
| Performance index | 48/100 |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB or more (by variant) |
| Display | |
| Size | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Smallest here3.8"This phone6.7"Biggest here8.7" | |
| Camera | |
|---|---|
| Rear | 50+8+2 MP (3 lenses) |
| Front | 13 MP |
| Battery & charging | |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| Rated charging power | 25 W |
| Other | |
| Operating system | Android with One UI |
| Price segment | lower mid-range |
| Release period | February 2025 (approx.) |
| Price in Jordan | From 170 JOD (≈ $240) |
Phones JO index (spec-based)
What does that mean in plain words?
Battery: 5,000 mAh — a large capacity by market standards. Capacity is an indicator, not a measurement: real endurance depends on the display, chipset and your usage, and we have not measured it.
Charging: 25W — standard (rated charging power; actual charge time varies with the charger and temperature).
Display: Super AMOLED, 6.7-inch — an OLED panel (true blacks, higher contrast than LCD).
Camera: 50+8+2 MP (3 lenses) plus a 13 MP front camera. Megapixels and lens count describe the setup, not image quality — real results depend on the sensor and processing, which we have not tested.
Pros & cons
Pros
- A written, dated software commitment from Samsung: 6 OS generations and 6 years of security updates through 31 March 2031
- Optical stabilisation on the main camera — a spec missing from many phones in the same price band
- IP67 plus a 120 Hz Super AMOLED — durability and a screen above what the price suggests
Cons
- A performance index of 48 out of 100: below Chinese rivals at the same price or cheaper
- The 2 MP third sensor is effectively filler, and the 8 MP ultra-wide is weaker than the 12 MP found higher in the series
- Our price (170 JOD) is an unverified estimate, and we estimate the higher-storage version at ≈ 170 JOD
Where to buy it in Jordan
The JOD 170 figure above is a representative new-unit price from listings observed on 30 September 2026 (local classified listings for new units) — not necessarily the lowest in Jordan, not a launch MSRP and not a specific seller's offer. We do not track stock continuously, so we cannot say which shops have the Galaxy A26 5G today; asking prices differ between sellers, so compare more than one offer.
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