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Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung Galaxy S25+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S25+

$1,000

66.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
79.3Performance82.4
63.6Display66
47.3Camera47.3
54.2Battery71.7
94.7Features94.7
0 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25+4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 66.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+18) and performance (+3). Samsung Galaxy S25+ still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25+

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+

  • Stronger performance score: 82 vs 79
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 54
  • 33% higher Wireless charging: 20 W vs 15 W
  • 13% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,515 vs 10,153

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25+ versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25+Samsung Galaxy S26+
Screen size6.7 ″6.7 ″
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1440x31203120x1440
Pixel density513 ppi516 ppi+1%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits2,600 nits
Screen-to-body—90.7 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25+ versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25+Samsung Galaxy S26+
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
AnTuTu2,763,072Top 22%—
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)866,625Top 16%—
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)996,402Top 20%—
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)347,621Top 28%—
AnTuTu 11 (UX)552,424Top 28%—
Geekbench 6 (single)3,141Top 11%3,393+8%Top 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)10,153Top 7%11,515+13%Top 2%
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options256/512GB256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25+ versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25+Samsung Galaxy S26+
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto10 MP10 MP
Optical zoom3 x3 x
Max video8K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera12 MP12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25+ versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25+Samsung Galaxy S26+
Capacity4,900 mAh4,900 mAh
Wired charging45 W45 W
Wireless charging15 W20 W+33%
Active use endurance—16.4 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25+ versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25+Samsung Galaxy S26+
Weight190 g190 g
Thickness7.3 mm7.3 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialArmor AluminumArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25+ versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25+Samsung Galaxy S26+
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.46.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25+ versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25+Samsung Galaxy S26+
OS at launchAndroid 15 (One UI 7)Android 16 (One UI 8.5)
OS update pledge7 years7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25+ versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25+Samsung Galaxy S26+
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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