Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14
Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs iPhone Air
Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs iPhone Air lines up the March 2026 Samsung Galaxy S26+ with the September 2025 iPhone Air. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable published rows. Manufacturer spec sheets are the source.
Spec lead
8.1 / 10
Samsung Galaxy S26+ specs
Exynos 2600 (UK announcement; regional variants can differ)
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs iPhone Air on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip, camera hardware, optical zoom, and charging.
Spec sheet
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | iPhone Air |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 120Hz, always-onTie | 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2736×1260, 460 ppi, 120Hz, 3,000 nits peak, always-onTie |
| Chip | Exynos 2600 (UK announcement; regional variants can differ)Leads | A19 Pro (5-core GPU) |
| Memory | 12GB | Not published |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GBTie | 256GB, 512GB, 1TBTie |
| Camera hardware | 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawideLeads | 48MP f/1.6 main, 2x optical-quality crop |
| Optical zoom | 3xLeads | No optical telephoto |
| Front camera | 12MP | 18MP Center Stage |
| Battery | 4,900 mAh | up to 27 hours video playback |
| Charging | 45W, about 69% in 30 minutes. Super Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShareLeads | 50% in 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter. MagSafe |
| Weight | 190 g | 165 gLeads |
| Water resistance | IP68Tie | IP68Tie |
| Software support | 7 years of OS and security updates | Apple does not publish a fixed OS support window |
| Launch price | £1,099 UK RRP | Not listed |
| Software | Android 16, One UI 8.5 | iOS 27 |
| Biometrics | Ultrasonic fingerprint | Face ID |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 | USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1), Bluetooth |
Who should buy which
Choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ if you want Android 16, One UI 8.5. It leads on chip, camera hardware, optical zoom, and charging.
Choose the iPhone Air if you want iOS 27. It leads on weight.
Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S26+ or iPhone Air?
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs iPhone Air on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip, camera hardware, optical zoom, and charging.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs iPhone Air: which has the better battery?
Samsung Galaxy S26+ and iPhone Air do not publish a comparable battery figure. Samsung Galaxy S26+: 4,900 mAh. iPhone Air: up to 27 hours video playback.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs iPhone Air: which has the better camera?
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera hardware. Samsung Galaxy S26+: 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide. iPhone Air: 48MP f/1.6 main, 2x optical-quality crop. This rank is hardware class, not a photo lab test.
What did Samsung Galaxy S26+ and iPhone Air cost at launch?
Samsung Galaxy S26+ and iPhone Air do not publish a comparable launch price figure. Samsung Galaxy S26+: £1,099 UK RRP. iPhone Air: Not listed.
Sources
- Samsung Galaxy S26 newsroom specifications, February 25, 2026
- Apple iPhone Air technical specifications