Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14
Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26
Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26 lines up the March 2026 Samsung Galaxy S26+ 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
5.9 / 10
Samsung Galaxy S26+ specs
Exynos 2600 (UK announcement; regional variants can differ)
Spec score
4.1 / 10
Samsung Galaxy S26 specs
Exynos 2600 (UK announcement; regional variants can differ)
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26 on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on battery and charging.
Spec sheet
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 120Hz, always-onTie | 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz, always-onTie |
| Chip | Exynos 2600 (UK announcement; regional variants can differ)Tie | Exynos 2600 (UK announcement; regional variants can differ)Tie |
| Memory | 12GBTie | 12GBTie |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GBTie | 256GB, 512GBTie |
| 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 | 4,900 mAhLeads | 4,300 mAh |
| Charging | 45W, about 69% in 30 minutes. Super Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShareLeads | 25W, about 55% in 30 minutes. Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare |
| Weight | 190 g | 167 gLeads |
| Water resistance | IP68Tie | IP68Tie |
| Software support | 7 years of OS and security updatesTie | 7 years of OS and security updatesTie |
| Launch price | £1,099 UK RRP | £879 UK RRPLeads |
| Software | Android 16, One UI 8.5 | Android 16, One UI 8.5 |
| Biometrics | Ultrasonic fingerprint | Ultrasonic fingerprint |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 | USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 |
Who should buy which
Choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ if you want Android 16, One UI 8.5. It leads on battery and charging.
Choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 if you want Android 16, One UI 8.5. It leads on weight and launch price.
Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S26+ or Samsung Galaxy S26?
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26 on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on battery and charging.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26: which has the better battery?
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S26+: 4,900 mAh. Samsung Galaxy S26: 4,300 mAh.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26: which has the better camera?
Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Samsung Galaxy S26 tie on camera hardware. Samsung Galaxy S26+: 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 S26+ and Samsung Galaxy S26 cost at launch?
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on launch price. Samsung Galaxy S26+: £1,099 UK RRP. Samsung Galaxy S26: £879 UK RRP.
Sources
- Samsung Galaxy S26 newsroom specifications, February 25, 2026
- Samsung Galaxy S26 newsroom specifications, February 25, 2026