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12 GB / 256 GB / Global · Launched March 2026 · Energy class A
Overview
NeoScore
8.3
#189 of 6245
- Design & display
- 8.9
- Performance & hardware
- 9.2
- Camera
- 7.8
- Connectivity
- 9.0
- Battery & charging
- 6.9
Efficiency
- Energy efficiencyA
- ABCDEFG
- RepairabilityC
- ABCDE
- Repeated-drop resistanceA
- ABCDE
Strengths
- The 90% screen-to-body ratio is better than most phones of its time.
- At 167 g and 7.2 mm, its weight and thickness are among the best of its time.
- Performance is among the best, with 3,064,672 points in AnTuTu.
Weak points
- The 4,300 mAh battery is among the weakest capacities of its time.
- Its 25 W charging is worse than what most phones of its time offer.
- Display
- 6.3″Dynamic AMOLED 2X1,080 × 2,340 px120 Hz
- Design
- 167 g71.7 mm149.6 mm7.2 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Octa-Core12 GB RAM256 GB / 512 GB
- AnTuTu
- 3,899,900Better than 97% of phones
- Battery
- 4,300 mAh25 W51 h
- Cameras
- 50 Mpx · f/1.810 Mpx · f/2.412.2 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 12 Mpx · f/2.2
- Network
- 5G
Editorial report
Samsung Galaxy S26 12 GB / 256 GB / Global technical sheet
The Samsung Galaxy S26 suits anyone looking for a compact, powerful and well-protected phone. Its main trade-off is battery hardware: 4,300 mAh is among the weakest capacities of its time, while 25 W charging is worse than most phones launched around the same time.
The 7.2 mm body weighs 167 g and has IP68 protection. Its 90% screen-to-body ratio is better than most phones of its time. The 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display includes 120 Hz, HDR10+ and Always-On Display. Performance is among the best: the Samsung Exynos 2600, 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.1 storage and an AnTuTu score of 3,064,672 form a high-end specification set. This version has 12 GB / 256 GB, while the phone is also sold with 12 GB / 512 GB.
The camera setup is better than most phones of its time. The telephoto camera provides 3x optical zoom, and the 50 MP camera adds optical image stabilization, 8K video at 30 fps and an f/1.8 aperture. Connectivity is among the best, with 5G, Wi-Fi 7, eSIM, NFC and USB 3.2. The Galaxy S26 earns a NeoScore of 8.3 and is a strong choice for anyone prioritizing the display, performance, flexible photography and connectivity over battery capacity or fast charging.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
8.3
/10
Prices in United States
Selected variant
12 GB / 256 GB / Global
Design & display
8.9
- Display Technology Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 411 ppi
- 8.7
- Peak Display Brightness 2,600 nits
- 10.0
- Display Features 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
- 7.5
- Weight 167 g
- 9.3
- Resistance Features IP68
- 8.5
- Usable Surface 90 %
- 9.4
- Body Thickness 7.2 mm
- 9.6
Performance & hardware
9.2
- AnTuTu Score 3,899,900
- 8.2
- RAM Capacity 12 GB
- 9.0
- Storage Type UFS 4.1
- 10.0
- Processor Process Size 2 nm
- 10.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 4.6 GHz
- 10.0
- RAM Type LPDDR5X
- 10.0
Camera
7.8
- Sensor Size 1/1.57″
- 7.0
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 50 Mpx
- 8.0
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- 7.0
- Camera Features Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, HDR, HDR10 Recording, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance, Panorama, Phase-Detection Autofocus, RAW Capture, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus
- 0.0
Connectivity
9.0
- Connectivity Features 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+
- 7.5
- Cellular Bands 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
- 10.0
- 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)
- 10.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.4
- 9.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- 7.5
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 10.0
Battery & charging
6.9
- Battery Capacity 4,300 mAh
- 6.8
- Fast Charge Power 25 W
- 5.0
- Wireless charging power 15 W
- 6.0
- Battery Features Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- 10.0
Tap a point on the chart to see what makes it up.
- Design & display
- 8.93
- Performance & hardware
- 9.21
- Camera
- 7.76
- Connectivity
- 8.98
- Battery & charging
- 6.89
- NeoScore rank
- #189 / 6245
Efficiency
Grades from the official EU product label. Missing grades are never estimated.
- Energy efficiency
- A
- Repairability
- C
- Repeated-drop resistance
- A
Survived 270 drops without defects
View the official EPREL labelSamsung
Technical specifications
Sheet for the version sold in North America; a different version is sold in Europe.
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Processor Process Size
- 2 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Xclipse 960
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 4.6 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,899,900
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 3,445
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 11,611
- CPU Description
- 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- Expandable Storage
- No
- AnTuTu version
- v11
- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme
- 7,230
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, White, Gold, Grey, Purple, Cyan, Pink
- Body Thickness
- 7.2 mm
- Body Width
- 71.7 mm
- Body Height
- 149.6 mm
- Weight
- 167 g
- Usable Surface
- 90 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- Waterproof Depth
- 1.5 m
- Drop Resistance Class
- A
- Repairability Class
- A
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
- Drop Test Count
- 270
Battery
- Battery Efficiency Rating
- A
- Battery Capacity
- 4,300 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Ion
- Fast Charge Power
- 25 W
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- Battery Endurance
- 51 h
- Wireless charging power
- 15 W
- Charge cycles
- 1,200
- Reverse wireless charging power
- 4.5 W
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 19.5:9
- Display Technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,600 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.3″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,340 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 411 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 240 Hz
- Display Features
- 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
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Under Display
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass
Software
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 16
- OS Update Support
- 7 years
- Direct OS Updates
- No
- Google Services
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Cellular Bands
- 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
- 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 Features
- Wi-Fi Password Sharing
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- Connectivity Features
- 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
- SAR American Head
- 1.19 W/kg
- SAR American Body
- 1.2 W/kg
- SAR (EU) head
- 1.21 W/kg
- SAR (EU) body
- 1.1 W/kg
- Max. download speed
- 14,790 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 4,900 Mbps
Audio
- Microphone Count
- 2
- Audio Features
- Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE
Technical
- Model numbers
- SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DS
Product codes
- EAN
-
8806097827801, 8806097827634, 8806097827481, 8806097827337
+4
, 8806097827467, 8806097827610, 8806097827313, 8806097827764 - MPN
-
SM-S942BLBGEUB, SM-S942BZKGEUB, SM-S942BZVGEUB, SM-S942BZWGEUB
+8
, SM-S942BZKGEUB+SM-R540NZKAEUB, SM-S942BLBGEUB+SM-R540NZKAEUB, SM-S942BZVGEUB+SM-R540NZKAEUB, SM-S942BZWGEUB+SM-R540NZKAEUB, SM-S942BZKGEUE, SM-S942BLBGEUE, SM-S942BZVGEUE, SM-S942BZWGEUE
Galaxy S26
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
50 MP wide camera
- Sensor Features
- Back-Illuminated Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung GN3
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.57″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Back-Illuminated Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung GN3
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.57″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Video
- Video Recording
- 8K at 30 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- Dual LED
- Flash LED Count
- 2 LEDs
Features
- Camera Features
- Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, HDR, HDR10 Recording, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance, Panorama, Phase-Detection Autofocus, RAW Capture, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus
10 MP telephoto camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5K3K1
- Resolution
- 10 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.91″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Optical Zoom
- 3 x
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5K3K1
- Resolution
- 10 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.91″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 3 x
- Aperture
- f/2.4
12 MP ultrawide camera
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX564
- Resolution
- 12.2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS BSI
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.55″
- Pixel Size
- 1.4 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX564
- Resolution
- 12.2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS BSI
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.55″
- Pixel Size
- 1.4 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
12 MP front camera
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
- Camera Features
- HDR
Sensor
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR
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08Variant details
- Memory
- 12 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- Global
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