Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 lines up the January 2025 Samsung Galaxy S25 with the March 2026 Samsung Galaxy S26. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable published rows. Manufacturer spec sheets are the source.
Spec lead
7.0 / 10
Samsung Galaxy S26 specs
Exynos 2600 (UK announcement; regional variants can differ)
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip, storage, and battery.
Spec sheet
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340×1080, 416 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-onTie | 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz, always-onTie |
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Exynos 2600 (UK announcement; regional variants can differ)Leads |
| Memory | 12GBTie | 12GBTie |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GBLeads |
| Camera hardware | 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawideTie | 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawideTie |
| Optical zoom | 3xTie | 3xTie |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh; up to 29 hours video playback | 4,300 mAhLeads |
| Charging | 25W wired. Wireless charging, Wireless PowerShareTie | 25W, about 55% in 30 minutes. Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShareTie |
| Weight | 162 gLeads | 167 g |
| Water resistance | IP68Tie | IP68Tie |
| Software support | 7 years of OS and security updatesTie | 7 years of OS and security updatesTie |
| Launch price | $799 launch price | £879 UK RRP |
| Software | Android 15, One UI 7 at launch | Android 16, One UI 8.5 |
| Biometrics | Ultrasonic fingerprint | Ultrasonic fingerprint |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 | USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 |
Who should buy which
Choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want Android 15, One UI 7 at launch. It leads on weight.
Choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 if you want Android 16, One UI 8.5. It leads on chip, storage, and battery.
Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25 or Samsung Galaxy S26?
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip, storage, and battery.
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S26: which has the better battery?
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S25: 4,000 mAh; up to 29 hours video playback. Samsung Galaxy S26: 4,300 mAh.
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S26: which has the better camera?
Samsung Galaxy S25 and Samsung Galaxy S26 tie on camera hardware. Samsung Galaxy S25: 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide. Samsung Galaxy S26: 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide. This rank is hardware class, not a photo lab test.
What did Samsung Galaxy S25 and Samsung Galaxy S26 cost at launch?
Samsung Galaxy S25 and Samsung Galaxy S26 do not publish a comparable launch price figure. Samsung Galaxy S25: $799 launch price. Samsung Galaxy S26: £879 UK RRP.
Sources
- Samsung Galaxy S25 specifications
- Samsung Galaxy S26 newsroom specifications, February 25, 2026