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 score
4.1 / 10
Samsung Galaxy S26 specs
Exynos 2600 (UK announcement; regional variants can differ)
Spec lead
5.9 / 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 | 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz, always-onTie | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 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 | 4,300 mAh | 4,900 mAhLeads |
| Charging | 25W, about 55% in 30 minutes. Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | 45W, about 69% in 30 minutes. Super Fast 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 RRPLeads | £1,099 UK RRP |
| 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 5.4 | USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 |
Who should buy which
Choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 if you want Android 16, One UI 8.5. It leads on weight and launch price.
Choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ if you want Android 16, One UI 8.5. It leads on battery and charging.
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: 4,300 mAh. Samsung Galaxy S26+: 4,900 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: £879 UK RRP. Samsung Galaxy S26+: £1,099 UK RRP.
Sources
- Samsung Galaxy S26 newsroom specifications, February 25, 2026
- Samsung Galaxy S26 newsroom specifications, February 25, 2026