Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+ lines up the March 2026 Samsung Galaxy S26 with the January 2025 Samsung Galaxy S25+. 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)
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+ 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 S25+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Elite for Galaxy |
| 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 mAh; up to 30 hours video playbackLeads |
| Charging | 25W, about 55% in 30 minutes. Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | 45W wired. Wireless charging, Wireless PowerShareLeads |
| Weight | 167 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 | £879 UK RRP | $999 launch price |
| Software | Android 16, One UI 8.5 | Android 15, One UI 7 at launch |
| 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 S26 if you want Android 16, One UI 8.5. It leads on chip and weight.
Choose the Samsung Galaxy S25+ if you want Android 15, One UI 7 at launch. It leads on battery and charging.
Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S26 or Samsung Galaxy S25+?
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+ is too close to call from published specs. Split the decision on the rows each phone leads.
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+: which has the better battery?
Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S26: 4,300 mAh. Samsung Galaxy S25+: 4,900 mAh; up to 30 hours video playback.
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+: which has the better camera?
Samsung Galaxy S26 and Samsung Galaxy S25+ tie on camera hardware. Samsung Galaxy S26: 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide. Samsung Galaxy S25+: 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 S25+ cost at launch?
Samsung Galaxy S26 and Samsung Galaxy S25+ do not publish a comparable launch price figure. Samsung Galaxy S26: £879 UK RRP. Samsung Galaxy S25+: $999 launch price.
Sources
- Samsung Galaxy S26 newsroom specifications, February 25, 2026
- Samsung Galaxy S25+ specifications