Samsung Galaxy S26
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US launch / reference: $899.99
Manufacturer source ↗Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
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Samsung Galaxy S26+
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US launch / reference: $1,099.99
Manufacturer source ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider Samsung Galaxy S26 for
- 6.3-inch display in a 167 g Sub6 body
- Dedicated 3x telephoto camera
- 256 GB base storage
Tradeoff: 25 W maximum wired charging
Consider Samsung Galaxy S26+ for
- 6.7-inch QHD+ display
- Dedicated 3x telephoto camera
- 45 W wired charging support
Tradeoff: Larger 6.7-inch body
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Specifications side by side
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (US models) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (US models) |
| Display | 6.3-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; adaptive 1–120 Hz | 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; adaptive 1–120 Hz |
| Memory and storage | 12 GB RAM; 256 or 512 GB storage | 12 GB RAM; 256 or 512 GB storage |
| Battery | 4,300 mAh typical | 4,900 mAh typical |
| Cameras | 50 MP wide + 12 MP ultrawide + 10 MP 3x telephoto; 12 MP front | 50 MP wide + 12 MP ultrawide + 10 MP 3x telephoto; 12 MP front |
| Weight | 167 g (Sub6) | 190 g (mmWave/Sub6) |
| Charging | Up to 25 W wired; up to 15 W wireless; power adapter sold separately | Up to 45 W wired; up to 20 W wireless; power adapter sold separately |
| OS | Android 16 with One UI 8.5 | Android 16 with One UI 8.5 |
| IP rating | IP68; manufacturer test: up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes | IP68; manufacturer test: up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes |
Samsung Galaxy S26
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Samsung Galaxy S26+
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