{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oppo-f29-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-a26/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T17:01:31+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Oppo F29 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A26",
    "answer": "The Oppo F29 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A26 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Oppo F29 Pro leads on performance.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Oppo F29 Pro",
            "slug": "oppo-f29-pro",
            "brand": "Oppo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oppo/oppo-f29-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-11-2026-10_21_04-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-11T06:09:01+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62.1,
                "camera": 85,
                "battery": 75.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 78.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 2025 (official launch)",
                    "Dimensions": "~161.5 × 74.3 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "185 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 — dust protected and splash resistant (not waterproof)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2412 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz HDR support, Always-On Display 950 nits (peak)",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2× Cortex-A78 @ 2.6 GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68 MC4",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 ( ColorOS 14)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB / 12 GB (LPDDR4X)",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB (UFS 2.2)",
                    "Card slot": "Not supported"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.4",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "67W SuperVOOC fast charging ~50% in ~20 minutes (claimed)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 (dual-band)",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display fingerprint (optical) Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A26",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a26",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a26/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-16-2026-10_33_45-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-16T05:39:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 97.6,
                "overall": 76.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2–19, 2025 (depending on region)",
                    "Dimensions": "164 × 77.5 × 7.7 mm",
                    "Weight": "200 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP67 dust/water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2340 × 1080 pixels,",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 120 Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 1380 (5 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (up to 2.4 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68 MP5",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 One UI 7"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB / 8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "• 50 MP (wide, OIS) • 8 MP (ultrawide) • 2 MP (macro)",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po (Lithium-Polymer) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25 W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Single SIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Dual-band Wi-Fi",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes (market dependent)",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted or under-display depending on region) (typical) Accelerometer, proximity, gyro",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1.8,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-f29-pro": 62.1,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 58.8
                },
                "leader": "oppo-f29-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-f29-pro": 85,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 98
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a26"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-f29-pro": 75.1,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 64.6
                },
                "leader": "oppo-f29-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-f29-pro": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-f29-pro": 62.5,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 50
                },
                "leader": "oppo-f29-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-f29-pro": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 97.6
                },
                "leader": "oppo-f29-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Oppo F29 Pro charges 42W faster.",
        "Oppo F29 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Oppo F29 Pro has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Oppo F29 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A26?",
            "answer": "Oppo F29 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A26 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Oppo F29 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A26 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Oppo F29 Pro is listed at PKR 84,999 and Samsung Galaxy A26 at PKR 84,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A26 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Oppo F29 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A26?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A26 scores higher in our camera assessment. Oppo F29 Pro uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Samsung Galaxy A26, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Oppo F29 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A26?",
            "answer": "Oppo F29 Pro leads on battery. Oppo F29 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A26 a 5000 mAh cell, with 67W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Oppo F29 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A26?",
            "answer": "Oppo F29 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Oppo F29 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) while Samsung Galaxy A26 runs the Exynos 1380 (5 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}