Samsung Galaxy A26
Samsung
PKR 84,999
74/100 overall
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Samsung Galaxy A26 vs TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 16 Jan 2026.
The short answer
The TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 80 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The Samsung Galaxy A26 still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 64,999 against PKR 84,999.
TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition
Tecno
PKR 64,999
80/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedTECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition takes it by 5.4 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition costs PKR 20,000 less.
- TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
- TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition charges 45W faster.
- TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition offers 4 GB more RAM.
- TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A26 if…
you care most about camera.
Buy the TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition if…
you care most about battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 | TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 84,999 | PKR 64,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | March 2–19, 2025 (depending on region) | March 2024 Free Fire Edition released in selected markets during 2024 |
| Dimensions | 164 × 77.5 × 7.7 mm | 166.2 × 76.8 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | Approximately 195 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP67 dust/water resistant | IP53 Dust protected (limited dust ingress) Protected against water splashes from any direction |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7 inches | 6.78 inches Better |
| Resolution | 2340 × 1080 pixels, | 1080 × 2436 pixels (Full HD+) Better |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED 120 Hz | AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate Up to 1,300 nits TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification, Dynamic Port, adaptive refresh rate (up to 120Hz). |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Panda Glass protection (market dependent) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate (6nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (up to 2.4 GHz) | Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Operating system | Android 15 One UI 7 | Android 14 (HiOS 14) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB | 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Supports Memory Fusion (up to 12GB extended RAM, depending on variant) Better |
| Internal storage | 128 GB / 256 GB | 256GB UFS 2.2 |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | • 50 MP (wide, OIS) • 8 MP (ultrawide) • 2 MP (macro) | 108 MP main camera AI depth/light sensor Dual LED Flash Better |
| Selfie camera | 13 MP | 32 MP selfie camera Dual LED Flash Better |
| Video recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 2K at 30fps 1080p at 60fps 1080p at 30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Po (Lithium-Polymer) 5000 mAh | Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 25 W wired | 70W Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Wired Charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Single SIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) | Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | v5.3 |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted or under-display depending on region) (typical) Accelerometer, proximity, gyro | In-display fingerprint sensor Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope (virtual/software-assisted) Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Electronic Compass |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A26 or TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition?
TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.4 points. It wins on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy A26 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A26 and TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition in Pakistan?
Samsung Galaxy A26 is listed at PKR 84,999 and TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition at PKR 64,999. That makes TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A26 or TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition?
Samsung Galaxy A26 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy A26 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A26 or TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition?
TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A26 carries a 5000 mAh cell and TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition a 6000 mAh cell, with 25W and 70W wired charging respectively.
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