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
7.5 / 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, battery, and charging.
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 | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 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 | 4,900 mAhLeads |
| Charging | 25W wired. Wireless charging, Wireless PowerShare | 45W, about 69% in 30 minutes. Super Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShareLeads |
| Weight | 162 gLeads | 190 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 | £1,099 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 6.0 |
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, battery, and charging.
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, battery, and charging.
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+: 4,900 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+: £1,099 UK RRP.
Sources
- Samsung Galaxy S25 specifications
- Samsung Galaxy S26 newsroom specifications, February 25, 2026