Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus: Specs and Verdict 12 GB / 256 GB / global
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Samsung

Galaxy S26 Plus

8.4 NeoScore #123 of 1029

12 GB / 256 GB / global · Launched March 2026 · Energy class A

EAN 8806097828495

Overview

NeoScore

8.4

#123 of 1029

Design & display
8.6
Performance & hardware
9.4
Camera
7.8
Connectivity
9.6
Battery & charging
7.0

Efficiency

Energy efficiencyA
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RepairabilityC
ABCDE
Repeated-drop resistanceA
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Strengths

  • The 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display offers 120Hz refresh and 2,600-nit peak brightness.
  • The main camera supports OIS, 3x optical zoom and video recording up to 8K.
  • It supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, USB 3.2, NFC, UWB and satellite connectivity.

Weak points

  • Storage cannot be expanded with a card.
  • Wired charging is limited to 45 W.
  • Direct OS updates are not supported.
Display
6.7 inDynamic AMOLED 2X1,440 × 3,120 px120 Hz
Design
190 g75.8 mm158.4 mm7.3 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Octa-Core12 GB RAM256 GB / 512 GB
AnTuTu
3,899,900Better than 95% of phones
Battery
4,900 mAh45 W55 h
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.810 Mpx · f/2.412.2 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 12 Mpx · f/2.2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 16

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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 550
Storage Type
UFS 4.1
Maximum CPU Clock
3.8 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
7,138

Battery

Battery Efficiency Rating
A
Battery Capacity
4,900 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
45 W
Battery Features
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
Charge cycles
1,200

Design

Body Colors
Black, Blue, White, Silver, Gold, Purple, Cyan
Body Thickness
7.3 mm
Body Width
75.8 mm
Body Height
158.4 mm
Weight
190 g
Usable Surface
90.7 %
Body Materials
Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Resistance Features
IP68, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
Waterproof Depth
1.5 m
Drop Resistance Class
A
Repairability Class
C
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
6.7 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,440 px
Display Vertical Resolution
3,120 px
Display Pixel Density
516 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
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
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Under Display

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 16
OS Family
Android
OS Version
16
OS Update Support
7 years
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
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 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, 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 Features
Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 6.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, 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
USB Version
USB 3.2
SAR American Head
1.15 W/kg
SAR American Body
1.17 W/kg
SAR (EU) head
0.78 W/kg
SAR (EU) body
1.22 W/kg

Audio

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

Technical

Launch price
739 €

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.

8.4 /10

Selected variant

12 GB / 256 GB / global

Design & display
8.56
Performance & hardware
9.42
Camera
7.77
Connectivity
9.55
Battery & charging
6.99
NeoScore rank
#123 / 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 Plus technical sheet

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus uses a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 1,440 × 3,120 pixels, 2,600-nit peak brightness, a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling. Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10+, LTPO and an Always-On Display are part of the documented specification. Its glass and aluminium body is 7.3 mm thick and weighs 190 g, while the listed IP68 rating covers dust and water resistance to 1.5 m.

The hardware is built around the 2nm Samsung Exynos 2600 with an Xclipse 550 GPU, 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage up to 512GB. AnTuTu v11 is recorded at 3,142,032; that is a test result, not a guarantee of identical performance in every use case. Android 16 is supported with OS updates for 7 years, but storage cannot be expanded.

The 4,900mAh Li-Ion battery supports 45W wired charging, 20W wireless charging and reverse charging. The 50MP main camera adds optical image stabilisation, 3x optical zoom and video recording up to 8K, while the 10MP telephoto and 12.2MP ultrawide cameras broaden the setup. It suits buyers who value a sharp, bright display, extensive connectivity and manual camera controls, provided 512GB maximum storage and 45W wired charging meet their needs.

Highlights

  • 1The 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display offers 120Hz refresh and 2,600-nit peak brightness.
  • 2The main camera supports OIS, 3x optical zoom and video recording up to 8K.
  • 3It supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, USB 3.2, NFC, UWB and satellite connectivity.

Things to consider

  • 1Storage cannot be expanded with a card.
  • 2Wired charging is limited to 45 W.
  • 3Direct OS updates are not supported.

Galaxy S26 Plus

Camera system

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

1

50 MP Main 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 24 fps, 8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, HDR10+, Stereo sound recording, Gyro-EIS
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
240 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
3 x
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
Sensor Size
0.313 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.313 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
Features
Camera Features
HDR
12
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Variant details

Memory
12 GB
Markets
global
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
global

Product family

Galaxy S26 Plus
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