Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S26: 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 is the more complete choice for a large display, more storage, and broader connectivity, while the Galaxy S26 suits buyers who want a compact, lighter phone. The Plus leads overall, 8.7 to 8.3.
The Galaxy S26 Plus has a 6.7-inch display at 1,440 × 3,120 pixels and 516 ppi, versus 6.3 inches, 1,080 × 2,340 pixels, and 411 ppi on the Galaxy S26. Its maximum storage is also twice as large: 512 GB versus 256 GB. The Galaxy S26 counters with a lower 167 g weight versus 190 g and an A repairability class versus C.
For the battery, the Plus combines 4,900 mAh, 45W charging, and 55 hours per cycle, while the S26 offers 4,300 mAh, 25W, and 51 hours. The Plus also has Bluetooth 6.0 versus Bluetooth 5.4. Performance and cameras are level: both use the Exynos 2600, 12 GB of RAM, and 8K main-camera recording. The choice therefore comes down mainly to size, charging, and connectivity.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the better buy for a large display and more storage: it has 6.7 inches and 512 GB.
Samsung Galaxy S26
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is the better buy for a compact phone: it weighs 167 g and has an A repairability class.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus, ahead on Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Connectivity | 9.5 | 9.0 |
| Battery & charging | 8.3 | 6.9 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,900 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 516 ppi
- against 411 ppi
Samsung Galaxy S26, if you care about…
- Weight
- 167 g
- against 190 g
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- Repairability Class
- A
- against C
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| Processor Process Size | 2 nm | 2 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Xclipse 550 | Xclipse 960 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,142,032 Best value | 3,064,672 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,445 | 3,445 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 11,611 | 11,611 |
| CPU Description | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 7,138 | 7,230 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White, Silver, Gold, Purple, Cyan | Black, White, Gold, Grey, Purple, Cyan, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm | 7.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 71.7 mm |
| Body Height | 158.4 mm | 149.6 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 167 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.7 % Best value | 90 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | A |
| Repairability Class | C | A Best value |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | A |
| Battery Capacity | 4,900 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 55 h Best value | 51 h |
| Wireless charging power | 20 W Best value | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| 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″ Best value | 6.3″ |
| 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 | 411 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 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 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, LTPO, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, One Billion Colors, DCI-P3 |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | — |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby 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 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | 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 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 | Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| 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 Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| 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+ | Computer Sync, eSIM, NFC, OTA Sync, Satellite Connectivity, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 1.15 W/kg Best value | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.17 W/kg Best value | 1.2 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.78 W/kg Best value | 1.21 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.22 W/kg | 1.1 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 14,790 Mbps | 14,790 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 4,900 Mbps | 4,900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-S947B, SM-S947B/DS, SM-S947U, SM-S947U1, SM-S947W, SM-S947N, SM-S9470, SM-S947E, SM-S947E/DS | SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DS |
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