Samsung Galaxy S26: specs and verdict 12 GB / 512 GB / global
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Samsung

Galaxy S26

8.1 NeoScore #224 of 1029

12 GB / 512 GB / global · Launched March 2026 · Energy class A

EAN 8806097827436

Overview

NeoScore

8.1

#224 of 1029

Design & display
8.9
Performance & hardware
9.6
Camera
7.8
Connectivity
9.0
Battery & charging
5.9

Efficiency

Energy efficiencyA
ABCDEFG
RepairabilityC
ABCDE
Repeated-drop resistanceA
ABCDE

Strengths

  • 120 Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 2,600-nit peak brightness.
  • 50 Mpx main camera with OIS and 8K recording at 30 fps.
  • Seven years of OS update support.

Weak points

  • Storage cannot be expanded with a memory card.
  • Wired charging is limited to 25 W.
  • The ultrawide camera has a 12.2 Mpx resolution.
Display
6.3 inDynamic 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 95% 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

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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

Battery

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

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, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
Waterproof Depth
1.5 m
Drop Resistance Class
A
Repairability Class
A
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No
Drop Test Count
270

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
Peak Display Brightness
2,600 nits
Display Technology
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Display Diagonal
6.3 in
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
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

Audio

Microphone Count
2
Audio Features
Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE

Technical

Launch price
629 €

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

8.12 /10

Selected variant

12 GB / 512 GB / global

Design & display
8.93
Performance & hardware
9.56
Camera
7.77
Connectivity
8.98
Battery & charging
5.92
NeoScore rank
#224 / 1029

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 label

Evidence-based overview

Galaxy S26 technical sheet

The Samsung Galaxy S26 pairs a glass and aluminium-alloy body measuring 7.2 mm thick with a weight of 167 g. Its 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display has 1,080 × 2,340 px resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, peak brightness of 2,600 nits, and HDR10/HDR10+ support. Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and IP68 are documented protections; the listed water-resistance depth is 1.5 m, not a guarantee for every situation.

Inside are the Samsung Exynos 2600, Xclipse 960 GPU, 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and UFS 4.1 storage up to 512 GB. Recorded figures include 3,064,672 in AnTuTu v11, 3,445 in Geekbench 6 single-core, and 11,611 in multi-core. Android 16 and seven years of OS update support suit buyers planning to keep the phone for a long time. Storage expansion is not available, however.

The rear camera system combines a 50 Mpx main camera with optical image stabilisation, a 10 Mpx telephoto camera with 3× optical zoom, and a 12.2 Mpx ultrawide. The main camera records 8K at 30 fps. The 4,300 mAh battery supports 25 W wired charging, 15 W wireless charging, and reverse charging. It fits users seeking a strong display, 5G, Wi‑Fi 7, flexible cameras, and long software support, provided 25 W wired charging is sufficient.

Highlights

  • 1120 Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 2,600-nit peak brightness.
  • 250 Mpx main camera with OIS and 8K recording at 30 fps.
  • 3Seven years of OS update support.
  • 4Supports Wi‑Fi 7 and USB 3.2.

Things to consider

  • 1Storage cannot be expanded with a memory card.
  • 2Wired charging is limited to 25 W.
  • 3The ultrawide camera has a 12.2 Mpx resolution.

Galaxy S26

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

50 MP wide camera

Sensor Features
Back-Illuminated Sensor
Sensor Model
Samsung GN3
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
0.637 ″ type
Pixel Size
1 µm
Sensor
Sensor Features
Back-Illuminated Sensor
Sensor Model
Samsung GN3
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
0.637 ″ type
Pixel Size
1 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
8K at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
960 fps
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
2

10 MP telephoto camera

Sensor Model
Samsung S5K3K1
Resolution
10 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.256 ″ type
Pixel Size
1 µm
Optical Zoom
3 x
Sensor
Sensor Model
Samsung S5K3K1
Resolution
10 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.256 ″ type
Pixel Size
1 µm
Lens
Optical Zoom
3 x
Aperture
f/2.4
3

12 MP ultrawide camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX564
Resolution
12.2 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS BSI
Sensor Size
0.392 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.4 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX564
Resolution
12.2 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS BSI
Sensor Size
0.392 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.4 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
4

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
08
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Variant details

Memory
12 GB
Markets
global
Storage
512 GB
Market codes
global

Product family

Galaxy S26
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