Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Galaxy S26 Plus is the choice for maximum performance, broader connectivity and longer certified endurance; the S25 Plus suits camera-focused buyers better, while the S24 Plus is worth choosing only if it costs less.
The S26 Plus leads the S24 Plus and S25 Plus in performance, scoring 3,445 and 11,611 in Geekbench 6 against 2,192 and 7,003 for the S24 Plus and 2,721 and 9,435 for the S25 Plus. It also brings Bluetooth 6.0 versus 5.3 and 5.4, Wi-Fi 7 versus Wi-Fi 6E, and seven years of updates instead of four on the other two.
The S25 Plus is the more balanced photography choice: it adds 10-bit HDR video and leads on camera. Its 2,000 charge cycles also exceed the S26 Plus’s 1,200. The S26 Plus answers with 55 h per cycle versus 43 h, an A battery-efficiency rating versus B, and 20 W wireless charging versus 15 W; the S24 Plus also has 15 W and trails in the decisive areas.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus is better for photography, adding 10-bit HDR video and offering 2,000 charge cycles.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the better buy for performance and endurance, with 11,611 in Geekbench 6 and 55 h per cycle.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy S24 Plus | Galaxy S25 Plus | Galaxy S26 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.8 | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.5 | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 8.3 | 7.8 |
| Connectivity | 9.0 | 8.9 | 9.5 |
| Battery & charging | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.3 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, if you care about…
- Charge cycles
- 2,000
- against 1,200
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.3 · Bluetooth 5.4
- Wireless charging power
- 20 W
- against 15 W · 15 W
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 3,445
- against 2,192 · 2,721
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 11,611
- against 7,003 · 9,435
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Plus | Galaxy S25 Plus | Galaxy S26 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 2400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Xclipse 940 | Qualcomm Adreno 830 | Xclipse 550 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.39 GHz | 4.47 GHz Best value | 3.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,935,000 | 3,135,223 | 3,142,032 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,192 | 2,721 | 3,445 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 7,003 | 9,435 | 11,611 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core or deca-core CPU configurations are listed depending on region. | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M. | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M |
| Processor Type | Deca-Core | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,365 | 6,601 | 7,138 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Plus | Galaxy S25 Plus | Galaxy S26 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Purple, Yellow, Green, Orange, Cyan, Blue | Blue, Green, Black, Silver, Gold, Pink, Red, Cyan, Grey | Black, Blue, White, Silver, Gold, Purple, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.3 mm Best value | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 75.8 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 158.5 mm | 158.4 mm | 158.4 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 190 g Best value | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 91.6 % | 91.8 % Best value | 90.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Plus | Galaxy S25 Plus | Galaxy S26 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B | A Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 4,900 mAh | 4,900 mAh | 4,900 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | — | 43 h | 55 h Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W | 20 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | — | 2,000 Best value | 1,200 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Plus | Galaxy S25 Plus | Galaxy S26 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,120 px | 3,120 px | 3,120 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 513 ppi | 513 ppi | 516 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, One Billion Colors, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Plus | Galaxy S25 Plus | Galaxy S26 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Plus | Galaxy S25 Plus | Galaxy S26 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Hall Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Plus | Galaxy S25 Plus | Galaxy S26 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | 4 years | 7 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Plus | Galaxy S25 Plus | Galaxy S26 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM, eSIM Best value | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, Satellite Connectivity | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, USB Host, USB Mass Storage, USB Charging, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, ANT+ | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, NFC, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, UWB, Satellite Connectivity, Samsung DeX, DisplayPort output, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 1.16 W/kg | 1.16 W/kg | 1.15 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.84 W/kg | 0.81 W/kg Best value | 1.17 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.74 W/kg Best value | 1.26 W/kg | 0.78 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.25 W/kg | 1.26 W/kg | 1.22 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 9,640 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps | 14,790 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 2,550 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps | 4,900 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Plus | Galaxy S25 Plus | Galaxy S26 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, HID, EDR | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Plus | Galaxy S25 Plus | Galaxy S26 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,159 € | 1,159 € | — |
| Model numbers | SM-S926B, SM-S926B/DS, SM-S926U, SM-S926U1, SM-S926W, SM-S926N, SM-S9260, SM-S926E, SM-S926E/DS | SM-S936B, SM-S936B/DS, SM-S936U, SM-S936U1, SM-S936W, SM-S936N, SM-S9360, SM-S936E, SM-S936E/DS | SM-S947B, SM-S947B/DS, SM-S947U, SM-S947U1, SM-S947W, SM-S947N, SM-S9470, SM-S947E, SM-S947E/DS |
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