iQOO Z9 Lite 5G
$139
iQOO Z9 Lite 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
$299
| Z9 Lite 5G | Galaxy A26 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 139 | USD 299 |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging (W) | 15 | 25 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| Display | 6.56" • IPS LCD • 90Hz | 6.7" • Super AMOLED • 120Hz |
| Main Camera | 50MP | 50MP |
| Front Camera | 8MP | 13MP |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 |
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Key Differences
Only the differences that meaningfully separate these phones.
Price
USD 160 cheaper
Z9 Lite 5GUSD 139
vsGalaxy A26 5GUSD 299
RAM
2 GB more RAM
Galaxy A26 5G8 GB RAM
vsZ9 Lite 5G6 GB RAM
Storage
2× more storage
Galaxy A26 5G256 GB
vsZ9 Lite 5G128 GB
Charging
10 W faster wired charging
Galaxy A26 5G25 W wired
vsZ9 Lite 5G15 W wired
Performance
Different chipsets
Z9 Lite 5GMediaTek Dimensity 6300
vsGalaxy A26 5GSamsung Exynos 1380
Display
120 Hz refresh
Galaxy A26 5G120 Hz
vsZ9 Lite 5G90 Hz
Build
15 g lighter
Z9 Lite 5G185 g
vsGalaxy A26 5G200 g
Best For
Where each phone stands out based on this comparison.
Best if you want
Lower priceiQOO Z9 Lite 5G
Much lower purchase priceUSD 139
Lighter build185 g
Best if you want
More hardwareSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
More RAM and storage8 GB RAM · 256 GB
Faster wired charging25 W wired
Up to 120 Hz display6.7-inch
What CompareTab says about iQOO Z9 Lite 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G combines more RAM and storage with faster wired charging than Z9 Lite 5G, with 8 GB of RAM versus 6 GB, 256 GB of storage versus 128 GB, a 120 Hz display instead of 90 Hz, and 25 W wired charging versus 15 W. It also adds a higher-resolution front camera (13 MP versus 8 MP), optical image stabilization on the main camera, and an ultrawide rear camera. iQOO Z9 Lite 5G, however, is around $160 cheaper and lighter at 185 g versus 200 g. The main trade-off is Galaxy A26 5G’s extra RAM, storage, faster charging, smoother display, and OIS-equipped camera setup versus Z9 Lite 5G’s lower price and lighter build.
