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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung Galaxy S26
67.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
81Performance82.4
60Display66
47.3Camera47.3
62.1Battery71.7
94.7Features94.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S269 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 67.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+10) and display (+6). Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26

  • 12% lower weight: 167 g vs 190 g
  • Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,100

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+

  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 60
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 62
  • 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
  • 33% higher Wireless charging: 20 W vs 15 W
  • 26% higher Pixel density: 516 ppi vs 411 ppi

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S26+
Screen size6.3 ″6.7 ″+6%
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1080x23403120x1440
Pixel density411 ppi516 ppi+26%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits2,600 nits
Screen-to-body90 %90.7 %+1%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S26+
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, China and Japan)Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
AnTuTu3,064,672—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,995Top 14%3,393+13%Top 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)10,824Top 4%11,515+6%Top 2%
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options256GB/512GB256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung 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 S26 versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S26+
Capacity4,300 mAh4,900 mAh+14%
Wired charging25 W45 W+80%
Wireless charging15 W20 W+33%
Active use endurance15.3 h16.4 h+7%

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S26+
Weight167 g+12%190 g
Thickness7.2 mm+1%7.3 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialArmor Aluminum 2Armor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung 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 S26 versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S26+
OS at launchAndroid 16 (One UI 8.5)Android 16 (One UI 8.5)
OS update pledge7 years7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S26+
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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