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Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: 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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 FE tie on overall score, so the choice comes down to priorities. The Plus suits buyers after more performance and a sharper display; the FE is for those who prefer Android 17 and an extra front-camera video mode.
The Plus leads on performance: its Geekbench 6 results are 3,445 against 2,540 in single-core and 11,611 against 9,002 in multi-core. Its display also has 1,440 × 3,120 px and 516 ppi, compared with 1,080 × 2,340 px and 385 ppi on the FE. The FE’s front camera records at 1080p and 60 fps; the Plus does not offer that mode.
Both have a 6.7″, 120 Hz display, a 4,900 mAh battery, and 45 W fast charging. Wireless charging is faster on the Plus, at 20 W against 15 W. The FE ships with Android 17 and direct OS updates; both receive OS updates for seven years.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the better buy for Geekbench 6 performance and a 516 ppi display.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is the better buy for Android 17 and front-camera video at 1080p and 60 fps.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 9.5 | 9.2 |
| Battery & charging | 8.3 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Display Pixel Density
- 516 ppi
- against 385 ppi
- Wireless charging power
- 20 W
- against 15 W
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, if you care about…
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual eSIM
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- OS Version
- 17
- against 16
- Direct OS Updates
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Samsung Exynos 2500 |
| Processor Process Size | 2 nm Best value | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Xclipse 550 | Xclipse 950 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.8 GHz Best value | 3.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,142,032 | 3,145,925 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,445 Best value | 2,540 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 11,611 Best value | 9,002 |
| CPU Description | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | 10-core CPU with one 3.3 GHz Cortex-X925 core, two 2.74 GHz Cortex-A725 cores, five 2.36 GHz Cortex-A725 cores, and two 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 7,138 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White, Silver, Gold, Purple, Cyan | Blue, Grey, Green, Black, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 7.4 mm |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Body Height | 158.4 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 193 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.7 % Best value | 88.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,900 mAh | 4,900 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | 55 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 20 W Best value | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,120 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 516 ppi Best value | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | 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 | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus+, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, LTPO, HDR10 |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual eSIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 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, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 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 | 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) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | 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 Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity, USB Host 3.2, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.15 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.17 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.78 W/kg | 0.5 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.22 W/kg Best value | 1.32 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 14,790 Mbps Best value | 9,640 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 4,900 Mbps Best value | 2,550 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 699 € |
| Model numbers | SM-S947B, SM-S947B/DS, SM-S947U, SM-S947U1, SM-S947W, SM-S947N, SM-S9470, SM-S947E, SM-S947E/DS | SM-S741B, SM-S741B/DS |
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