Imagine a company boasting about the capacity of their product with real-life test proofing it, The smartphone industry has witnessed remarkable advancements, with brands striving to deliver high-performance devices at competitive prices. This evolution actually benefits consumers by providing access to cutting-edge technology, enhanced user experiences, and improved value for money. As a result, users can now enjoy premium features such as faster processors, superior cameras, and longer battery life without breaking the bank.
In this comparison, we’ll evaluate these smartphones across key categories—Design and Build Quality, Display Quality, Performance, AI Features, Software, Camera, Battery, Sound and Connectivity, Unboxing, and Price—before delivering a final verdict on which one comes out on top.
Design and Build Quality
The Realme C75 is built with durability in mind, featuring a plastic body reinforced with ArmorShell™ Glass, which Realme touts as flagship-level toughness. It boasts an IP69 rating, meaning it’s resistant to high-pressure water, dust, and submersion up to 2 meters for 24 hours. It also meets MIL-STD-810H military-grade standards, passing a 2-meter drop test. An internal airbag design and an integrated metal inner frame contribute to all-around protection. Despite these rugged features, some users have reported minor dents on the corners after moderate use, suggesting it is not entirely impervious to cosmetic damage. The design includes a cross-arc textured back in colors like Lightning Gold and Black Storm Night, paired with slim bezels for a modern aesthetic. It has a thickness of 7.99mm and weighs 196g.
In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is slim and flat, with a 7.7mm thin body, and is available in Black, White, and Mint. The Galaxy A26 opts for a premium look with a glass front and back, made of Gorilla Glass Victus+, offering excellent scratch and drop resistance. It carries an IP67 rating, protecting it against dust and submersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Its sleek design features a pill-shaped camera bump and a teardrop notch, though the glossy finish is prone to fingerprints.
The Realme C75 fits in this category because of its superior IP69 rating and military-grade durability, outshining the A26’s IP67 rating, making it the tougher choice for rugged use.
Display Quality
The C75 sports a 6.72-inch IPS LCD with a 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 690 nits. It delivers smooth scrolling and decent color accuracy, but struggles in bright sunlight due to limited brightness and lacks the contrast of OLED screens.
while Samsung Galaxy A26, features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 1080 x 2340 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It supports Always-on display functionality and achieves a peak brightness of around 1083 nits (at 20% APL) and 735 nits (at 100% APL). The AMOLED panel offers vibrant colors, deep blacks, and better visibility outdoors, though it doesn’t support HDR.
Winner: Samsung Galaxy A26 AMOLED display, higher refresh rate, and brighter screen provide a significantly better viewing experience than the Realme C75’s LCD panel.
Now the Performance
Realme C75 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G92 Max chipset, built on a 12nm process. This octa-core processor comprises two Cortex A75 cores clocked at 2GHz and six Cortex A55 cores clocked at 1.8GHz, along with a Mali G52 MP2 GPU for graphics. The phone comes with up to 8GB of RAM, expandable with an additional 16GB of virtual RAM, and offers 128GB or 256GB of eMMC 5.1 storage, with microSD card support for further expansion. It handles basic tasks and light gaming well but lags in demanding apps.
The A26 is equipped with the Exynos 1380 chipset, manufactured using a more efficient 5nm process. The octa-core CPU features four Cortex-A78 cores clocked at up to 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores clocked at up to 2.0 GHz, coupled with a 950 MHz Mali-G68 MP5 GPU. The A26 offers 6GB/128GB to 12GB/512GB configurations with microSD card support up to 2 TB. It outperforms the C75 in multitasking and gaming due to its more powerful and efficient processor.
Winner: Samsung Galaxy A26, superior chipset and RAM options ensure better speed and future-proofing.
AI Features
The Realme C75 incorporates several AI-powered features, marketed under the “AI Smart Experience” umbrella. These include Mini Capsule 3.0, AI Clear Face, and AI Smart Loop. The 50MP rear camera is labeled as an “AI Camera,” suggesting the use of artificial intelligence for enhancing photo quality through scene detection and optimization. The 8MP selfie camera includes a beauty mode, which likely utilizes AI for facial enhancements. Other AI enhancements include AI Smart Loop for content sharing and battery optimization.
The Samsung Galaxy A26 offers a more defined set of AI features under its “Awesome Intelligence” suite. This includes AI Select, an updated version of Smart Select, which can analyze screen content to offer actions such as extracting text from photos, creating photo clippings, generating GIFs from Instagram reels, and setting images as wallpaper. Google’s Circle to Search is also integrated, enabling contextual visual searches. The device features an Object Eraser for removing unwanted elements from photos, although its performance is noted to be less advanced than on Samsung’s flagship S25 series.
Winner: Samsung Galaxy A26 has more robust and versatile AI features.
Software
Running Realme UI 5.0 on Android 14, the C75 offers a clean interface with features like virtual RAM expansion. However, it’s limited to 2 years of OS and security updates, ensuring it will receive at least the Android 16 update. realme UI 5.0 introduces features like Flash Capsule for real-time notifications, File Dock for simplified cross-app sharing, Adaptive Colors that change based on device status, and various performance optimizations under the Trinity Engine. This indicates a user interface designed to enhance convenience and efficiency.
Samsung Galaxy A26 Ships with Android 15 and One UI 7, backed by Samsung’s promise of 6 years of OS and security updates. This extended support ensures long-term relevance. The software suite also offers Quick Share for easy file transfers and Smart Switch for seamless migration from iOS devices. Furthermore, the Galaxy A26 benefits from Samsung Knox Vault, providing a robust security framework. This comprehensive software package emphasizes a modern user experience with a strong focus on security and long-term support.
Winner: Samsung’s longer update commitment and richer UI make it a standout.
Camera
Realme C75: Features a 50MP main camera (f/1.8) with an unspecified secondary lens likely for depth and an 8MP front camera. It performs well in daylight but struggles with noise in low light. The video is capped at 1080p @ 30fps.
The Samsung Galaxy A26 is equipped with a more versatile triple rear camera setup, comprising a 50MP main camera with an f/1.8 aperture and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), an 8MP ultrawide camera with an f/2.2 aperture, and a 2MP macro camera with an f/2.4 aperture. The front-facing camera has a 13MP resolution with an f/2.2 aperture. The main camera can record video in 4K at up to 30fps, while the ultrawide and front cameras are limited to 1080p at 30fps. With OIS and AI enhancements, it excels in versatility and low-light performance.
Winner: Samsung Galaxy A26. Its diverse camera setup and better software optimization take the lead.
Battery
Realme C75 boasts a 5828mAh battery with 45W fast charging, which charges 50% in 40 minutes, and it lasts up to two days on a single charge. Additionally, the Realme C75 offers a 6.5W reverse wired charging feature, allowing it to charge other devices.
Galaxy A26, on the other hand, has a 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charging, which charges fully in approximately 1 hour 26 minutes, offering an Active Use Score of 10:44 hours. Compared to the Realme C75, the Galaxy A26 appears to offer shorter battery life and slower charging speeds.
Winner: Realme C75. Its larger capacity and faster charging make it the battery champion.
Sound and Connectivity
Realme C75: Features a single bottom-firing speaker with decent sound but limited bass. It supports 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, and dual-band Wi-Fi, but lacks 5G and NFC (Near Field Communication)
Samsung Galaxy A26: Also has a single speaker with slightly better quality. It offers 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6, and NFC, making it more advanced.
Winner: Samsung Galaxy A2 Superior connectivity options like 5G and Wi-Fi 6 give it the edge.
Unboxing
Realme C75: Includes the phone, a USB-C cable, a 45W charger, and a protective case—a complete package for budget buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A26: Comes with the phone, a USB-C to USB-C cable, but no charger, which may inconvenience some users.
Winner: Realme C75. The included charger and case add more value out of the box.
Price
The Realme C75 8 GB+256 GB variant is priced in the range of NGN 245,600 to NGN 249,900 in Nigeria. Other configurations may be available at different price points. International pricing suggests a range of approximately $135 to $399, depending on the configuration and market. It’s a budget-friendly option with strong features for the cost.
The Samsung Galaxy A26 in the 6GB + 128GB configuration is priced around NGN 353,500 to NGN 355,000. and approximately NGN 405,000 to NGN 415,000 for the 8GB + 256GB variant. International prices for the Galaxy A26 are in the range of $274 to $299.
Winner: Realme C75 offers a lower price and includes accessories, offering better value for budget-conscious buyers.
Final Verdict
In conclusion, Samsung Galaxy A26 outperforms in Display Quality, Performance, AI Features, Software, Camera, and Sound and Connectivity, thanks to its AMOLED screen, powerful Exynos chipset, advanced AI, long-term software support, versatile cameras, and future-proof connectivity.
The Realme C75, however, shines in Design and Build Quality, Battery, Unboxing, and Price, appealing to users who prioritize durability, battery life, and affordability.
If you prioritize durability and exceptional battery life on a tight budget, the Realme C75 emerges as the clear frontrunner. But if your emphasis is on display quality, performance for smoother multitasking and gaming, long-term software updates, a more capable camera system, 5G connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy A26 should be the preferred choice
