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Galaxy A26 5G vs Galaxy A36 5G size

The Galaxy A26 5G measures 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm and the Galaxy A36 5G measures 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm. The Galaxy A26 5G and Galaxy A36 5G take up almost exactly the same space in your hand.

Scaled to fit. Calibrate once to see real size.
  • Galaxy A26 5G200 g164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm
  • Galaxy A36 5G195 g162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm

Outlines are drawn from published dimensions. Screen and camera shapes are simplified.

How the Galaxy A26 5G measures up

Height, Galaxy A26 5G
+1.1 mm
Width, Galaxy A26 5G
-0.7 mm
Thickness, Galaxy A26 5G
+0.3 mm
Weight, Galaxy A26 5G
+5 g
SpecGalaxy A26 5GGalaxy A36 5GDifference
Height164 mm
6.46 in
162.9 mm
6.41 in
+1.1 mm (+0.7%)
Width77.5 mm
3.05 in
78.2 mm
3.08 in
-0.7 mm (-0.9%)
Thickness7.7 mm
0.30 in
7.4 mm
0.29 in
+0.3 mm (+4.1%)
Weight200 g
7.1 oz
195 g
6.9 oz
+5 g (+2.6%)
Screen6.7 in6.7 inSame
Front footprint127.1 cm²127.4 cm²-0.3 cm² (-0.2%)

What the difference feels like

The two are within 0.7 mm of each other in width, which is the measurement your grip notices most, so they should feel close to the same in the hand.

In a jeans pocket the Galaxy A26 5G sits 1.1 mm higher, about 0.04 inches.

The Galaxy A26 5G is 5 g heavier, which most people will not notice day to day.

Common questions

Is the Galaxy A26 5G bigger than the Galaxy A36 5G?

The Galaxy A26 5G and Galaxy A36 5G take up almost exactly the same space in your hand. Height differs by 1.1 mm and width by 0.7 mm.

Will a Galaxy A36 5G case fit the Galaxy A26 5G?

No. A case is cut for one model's exact size, buttons and camera, and these two differ by 1.1 mm in height and 0.7 mm in width. Buy a case made for the Galaxy A26 5G.

Which is easier to use with one hand?

The Galaxy A26 5G, because it is 0.7 mm narrower. Width matters more than height for reaching across the screen with your thumb.

Cases and prices

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Related comparisons

Sources

See each phone's page for the full spec: Galaxy A26 5G and Galaxy A36 5G.

Calibrate true size

Hold any credit card, debit card or ID card flat against your screen, upright if you are on a phone. Drag the slider until the outline matches the card edge to edge.

Every standard bank card is 85.60 by 53.98 mm. The setting stays on this device and screen only.