Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S24+
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S24+ lines up the March 2026 Samsung Galaxy S26 with the January 2024 Samsung Galaxy S24+. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable published rows. Manufacturer spec sheets are the source.
Spec score
5.0 / 10
Samsung Galaxy S26 specs
Exynos 2600 (UK announcement; regional variants can differ)
Spec score
5.0 / 10
Samsung Galaxy S24+ specs
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US, Canada, China) or Exynos 2400
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S24+ is too close to call from published specs. Split the decision on the rows each phone leads.
Spec sheet
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz, always-onTie | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 513 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-onTie |
| Chip | Exynos 2600 (UK announcement; regional variants can differ)Leads | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US, Canada, China) or Exynos 2400 |
| 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 | 4,300 mAh | 4,900 mAhLeads |
| Charging | 25W, about 55% in 30 minutes. Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | 45W wired. 15W wireless, Wireless PowerShareLeads |
| Weight | 167 gLeads | 196 g |
| Water resistance | IP68Tie | IP68Tie |
| Software support | 7 years of OS and security updatesTie | 7 years of OS and security updatesTie |
| Launch price | £879 UK RRP | $999 launch price |
| Software | Android 16, One UI 8.5 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 at launch |
| Biometrics | Ultrasonic fingerprint | Ultrasonic fingerprint |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 | USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Who should buy which
Choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 if you want Android 16, One UI 8.5. It leads on chip and weight.
Choose the Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want Android 14, One UI 6.1 at launch. It leads on battery and charging.
Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S26 or Samsung Galaxy S24+?
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S24+ is too close to call from published specs. Split the decision on the rows each phone leads.
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S24+: which has the better battery?
Samsung Galaxy S24+ leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S26: 4,300 mAh. Samsung Galaxy S24+: 4,900 mAh.
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S24+: which has the better camera?
Samsung Galaxy S26 and Samsung Galaxy S24+ tie on camera hardware. Samsung Galaxy S26: 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide. Samsung Galaxy S24+: 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 S24+ cost at launch?
Samsung Galaxy S26 and Samsung Galaxy S24+ do not publish a comparable launch price figure. Samsung Galaxy S26: £879 UK RRP. Samsung Galaxy S24+: $999 launch price.
Sources
- Samsung Galaxy S26 newsroom specifications, February 25, 2026
- Samsung Galaxy S24+ specifications