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Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
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Product B: Samsung
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- 28 different values
- 27 known for one only
- 49 the same
- 50 missing for both
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AGalaxy A26 5G: 77.5 × 164 mm
- BGalaxy A27 5G: 78.2 × 162.4 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
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General
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Series
Model numbers
SM-A266B, SM-A266B/DS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A266BZKCEUBRead 5 October 2026Exact UK support page and EU manual identify SM-A266B/DS.
SM-A276B, SM-A276B/DS, SM-A276BZKBEUB, SM-A276BZBBEUB, SM-A276BZKCEUB, SM-A276BZBCEUB5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a27-5g-black-128gb-sm-a276bzkbeubRead 10 October 2026Samsung UK page and support page list SM-A276BZKBEUB. The Samsung UK spec API returns the four SKUs SM-A276BZKBEUB, SM-A276BZBBEUB, SM-A276BZKCEUB and SM-A276BZBCEUB. The EU product sheet and label name the model SM-A276B/DS. GSMArena also lists SM-A276B.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
Successor
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G14Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a27_5g_arrives_with_thinner_bezels_and_a_punch_hole_camera-news-73423.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's launch article calls the Galaxy A27 5G a modest update over the Galaxy A26 and says it matches its predecessor's display.
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
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Security support period (claimed)
Security updates until
Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
Front
Back
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
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Water resistance time
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MIL-STD-810
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SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Two physical SIMs, second position shared with microSD. Exact nano-SIM-only table excludes eSIM.
Nano-SIMs2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 10 October 2026Samsung UK spec: dual SIM, nano-SIM (4FF), slot type SIM 1 plus hybrid (SIM or microSD). The UK model lists no eSIM. GSMArena notes a nano-SIM plus eSIM option in some markets.15Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a27-review-2977p3.phpRead 10 October 2026The review unit had two nano-SIM slots and no eSIM. The second slot is hybrid with microSD. Some markets use nano-SIM plus eSIM.
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
384.7ppi
384.7ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
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Touch sampling rate
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Instant touch sampling
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
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Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
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Minimum brightness
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Colour depth per channel
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DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
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PWM dimming frequency
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Always-on display
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Front camera cutout
Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
Latest stable OS (verified)
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Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 36Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-a27-5gRead 10 October 2026Samsung US page: powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor. The GSMArena review confirms the same chipset for the international SM-A276B.11Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a27_5g-14606.phpRead 10 October 2026Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm).
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
ASamsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Cortex-A78 | 2.4 |
| 4 | Cortex-A55 | 2 |
BSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Cortex-A78 | 2.4 |
| 4 | Cortex-A55 | 1.8 |
Max CPU clock
2.4GHz
2.4GHz
GPU
NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
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Storage (nominal)
Storage type
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Memory card
microSD (shares the SIM slot)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
microSD (shares the SIM slot)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 10 October 2026
Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
ASamsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.8 | Yes |
| Ultrawide | 8 | 2.2 | Not available |
| Macro | 2 | 2.4 | Not available |
BSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.8 | 27 | 1/2.76 inch | 0.64 | PDAF | Yes |
| Ultrawide | 5 | 2.2 | 16 | 1/5.0 inch | 1.12 | Not available | Not available |
| Macro | 2 | 2.4 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 10 October 2026Samsung: rear 50.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 2.0 MP, apertures F1.8, F2.2 and F2.4, autofocus and OIS on the main camera. Role order follows resolution.11Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a27_5g-14606.phpRead 10 October 2026Main 50 MP f/1.8 27 mm 1/2.76 inch 0.64 um PDAF OIS. Ultrawide 5 MP f/2.2 16 mm 1/5.0 inch 1.12 um. Macro 2 MP. Macro aperture f/2.4 is from Samsung's spec.
Number of rear cameras
3
3
Main camera
50MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
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Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
Camera features
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Maximum rear video rate per resolution
ASamsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 480 |
BSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 240 |
Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 10 October 2026Samsung lists 4K at 30 fps and slow motion 240 fps at HD. The 1080p 30 fps row comes from GSMArena.11Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a27_5g-14606.phpRead 10 October 2026Video: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 720p at 480 fps, gyro-EIS. The 720p value stored is Samsung's 240 fps.
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
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Video recording codecs
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Video stabilisation
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
Front camera
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Front cameras
ASamsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 13 | 2.2 | Fixed | No |
BSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 2.2 | 25 | 1/3.2 inch | 1.12 | Fixed | No |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
ASamsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
BSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
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| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
Front autofocus
No
No
Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 10 October 2026Samsung Earjack row names USB Type-C. GSMArena: no 3.5 mm jack.11Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a27_5g-14606.phpRead 10 October 202615Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a27-review-2977p3.phpRead 10 October 2026
Audio features
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Dolby Atmos (headphones only), UHQ upscaler (headphones only)11Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a27_5g-14606.phpRead 10 October 2026The review says Dolby Atmos and the UHQ upscaler only work with headphones.
Microphones
Network
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Network
2G bands
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19001Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19001Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 10 October 2026
3G bands
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 10 October 2026
4G bands
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 10 October 2026
5G bands
N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 10 October 2026Samsung 5G FDD Sub6 and TDD Sub6 rows. Sub-6 only, no mmWave bands.
5G modes
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5G mmWave
Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
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Wi-Fi calling
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC, Samsung Seamless Codec7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-new-Galaxy-A-smartphone-brings-a-breath-of-fresh-air-to-the-mid-range-Samsung-Galaxy-A26-5G-review.1015052.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Published model Additional features explicitly lists SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC and SSC. Not a local audio file-format list. Different 6 GB/128 GB metrics are excluded.
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NFC
Ultra-wideband
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Positioning
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 10 October 2026
Dual-frequency GNSS
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Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
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IR blaster
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Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Side button11Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a27_5g-14606.phpRead 10 October 2026Fingerprint reader is side-mounted. The review calls it a capacitive reader in the power button.14Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a27-review-2977p2.phpRead 10 October 2026The power button houses a capacitive fingerprint reader.
Sensors
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Light sensor, Virtual proximity sensing11Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a27_5g-14606.phpRead 10 October 2026
Extra buttons
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Haptic motor
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Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
4,860mAh5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a27-5g-black-128gb-sm-a276bzkbeubRead 10 October 2026Footnote 10: rated (minimum) capacity is 4,860 mAh. Typical value is 5,000 mAh.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a276bzkbeub-productfiche.pdfRead 10 October 2026Item 10: rated battery capacity 4860 mAh.9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2680724Read 10 October 2026EPREL: rated battery capacity 4860 mAh.
Battery capacity (typical)
Rated battery energy
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Claimed battery life
ASamsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 17 |
BSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 23 |
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
Wired charging standards
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Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
No7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-new-Galaxy-A-smartphone-brings-a-breath-of-fresh-air-to-the-mid-range-Samsung-Galaxy-A26-5G-review.1015052.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Review verdict explicitly says the European A26 does not support wireless charging. Exact UK maker charging compatibility table independently agrees.13Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/which-type-of-charger-does-my-galaxy-device-acceptRead 8 October 2026Exact A26 5G row has X for both normal and fast wireless charging. It supports Super Fast wired charging but not Super Fast 2.0.
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Wireless charging power
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Wireless standards
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Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Charger in box
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Included adapter rated power
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
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Geekbench multi-core
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme
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AnTuTu
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Display brightness (measured)
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PWM dimming (measured)
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Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
51.17h8Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a276bzkbeub-energylabel.pdfRead 10 October 2026Label prints 51h 10 min, stored as decimal hours (51.17).9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2680724Read 10 October 2026EPREL: 51.17 h per cycle.
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Drop resistance class
Repairability class
SAR head (US)
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SAR body (US)
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SAR head (EU)
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SAR body (EU)
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Hearing aid compatibility
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 10 October 2026
In the box
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In the box
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202506/20250619164112327/SM-A266B_DS_UG_EU_15_Eng_Rev.1.2_250616.pdf8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202506/20250619164112327/SM-A266B_DS_UG_EU_15_Eng_Rev.1.2_250616.pdfRead 5 October 2026EU English guide covers exact B/DS reference.
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EPREL registration number
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26807248Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a276bzkbeub-energylabel.pdfRead 10 October 2026The QR code on the EU energy label for SM-A276B/DS opens eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2680724.9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2680724Read 10 October 2026EPREL registration 2680724 for model identifier SM-A276B/DS, supplier Samsung. On-market start 11 June 2026.
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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