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Samsung Galaxy S26+ · Photo source

Samsung · Galaxy S

Galaxy S26+

Released March 2026

The Galaxy S26+ is the larger standard model in Samsung's 2026 Galaxy S range, with a 6.7-inch QHD+ screen, the Exynos 2600 in the UK and a triple camera with 3× telephoto, suited to people who want a big screen and battery without paying for the Ultra.

Model history · 12 models, 2015–2026
  1. 2015Galaxy S6 edgeCompare
  2. 2016Galaxy S7 edgeCompare
  3. 2017Galaxy S8+Compare
  4. 2018Galaxy S9+Compare
  5. 2019Galaxy S10+Compare
  6. 2020Galaxy S20+Compare
  7. 2021Galaxy S21+Compare
  8. 2022Galaxy S22+Compare
  9. 2023Galaxy S23+Compare
  10. 2024Galaxy S24+Compare
  11. 2025Galaxy S25+Compare
  12. 2026Galaxy S26+
Screen
6.7″
Display
LTPO OLED, 120 Hz
Chip
Exynos 2600
Memory
12 GB
Storage
256 GB – 512 GB
Main camera
50 MP
Zoom
3×
Battery
4,900 mAh
Weight
190 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree it is a well-built flagship with an excellent screen, top-tier performance and solid battery life. The common complaints are that it barely changes from the Galaxy S25+, keeps ageing cameras and costs more; GSMArena also found it hard to recommend between the cheaper Galaxy S26 and the better-equipped S26 Ultra.

From gsmarena.com and techradar.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
6.7″
Resolution
3120 × 1440
Sharpness
513 pixels per inch
Panel
LTPO OLED
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Peak brightness
2,600 nits
Display type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 16M colours; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz)
Screen protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display features
Vision booster; ProScaler and mDNIe image processing

Performance

Chip
Exynos 2600
Memory
12 GB
Storage
256 GB, 512 GB
CPU
Deca-core (3.8 GHz, 3.26 GHz, 2.76 GHz)
Cooling
Redesigned Vapor Chamber with tailored thermal interface material; Samsung claims 29% better thermal performance than the Galaxy S25 series

Cameras

Main camera
50 MP
Ultra wide camera
12 MP
Telephoto camera
10 MP
Optical zoom
3×
Front camera
12 MP
Main camera
50 MP wide, F1.8
Ultra wide camera
12 MP, F2.2
Telephoto camera
10 MP, F2.4, 3x optical zoom
Front camera
12 MP, F2.2, autofocus
Zoom
3x optical zoom; 2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 30x
Video recording
Up to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (FHD and UHD)
Camera features
Nightography video; Super Steady with Horizontal Lock

Battery and charging

Battery
4,900 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)
Up to 31 hours
Wired charging
Up to 45 W
Wireless charging
Yes (wattage not published)
Battery life detail
Rated (minimum) capacity 4,755 mAh; at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class A
Wired charging
Super Fast Charging, up to 69% in around 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter (sold separately); QC2.0 and AFC PD compatible
Wireless charging
Super Fast Wireless Charging (WPC); Samsung doesn't state the wattage
Charges other devices
Wireless PowerShare

Connectivity

Satellite messaging
Yes
Mobile network
5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIM
Two nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 6.0
Ultra Wideband
Yes
NFC
Yes
Satellite features
Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls); satellite texting and emergency SOS with Verizon in the US
USB
USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1
Positioning
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

Design

Type
Standard
Weight
190 g
Thickness
7.3 mm
Height × width
158.4 × 75.8 mm
Water and dust resistance
IP68
Materials
Armor Aluminum frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back
Colours
Cobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue; Pink Gold and Silver Shadow (Samsung.com only)
Water resistance detail
IP68, dust-tight and tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes
Biometrics
Fingerprint sensor
Sensors
Accelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor
Speakers
Stereo speakers

Software

Operating system
Android
Software at launch
One UI 8.5 (Android 16)
Software updates
Security updates until 28 February 2033 (UK)
AI features
Galaxy AI, including Now Nudge, Now Brief, Photo Assist and Creative Studio; a choice of agents including Bixby, Gemini and Perplexity

Storage options

Storage
256 GB
512 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 6.7-inch QHD+ screen with 1–120 Hz adaptive refresh
  • 4,900 mAh battery with 45 W wired charging
  • Ultra Wideband and Bluetooth 6.0, unlike the Galaxy S26

Cons

  • Same 50 MP, 12 MP and 10 MP 3× cameras as the smaller Galaxy S26
  • No 5× telephoto or S Pen, unlike the Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • The 45 W adapter is sold separately

Closest rivals

Model
ScreenDisplayChipMemoryStorageMain cameraZoomBatteryWeightReleased
vivoV70
6.59″OLED, 120 HzQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 48 GB – 12 GB256 GB50 MP3×6,500 mAh187 gFeb 2026
HonorMagic8 Pro
6.71″LTPO OLED, 120 HzSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 512 GB512 GB50 MP3.7×6,270 mAh219 gJan 2026
NothingPhone (4a)
6.78″OLED, 120 HzSnapdragon 7s Gen 48 GB – 12 GB128 GB – 256 GB50 MP3.5×5,080 mAh205 gMar 2026

Previous model: Galaxy S25+.

Sources

  1. samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specs
  2. samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26
  3. news.samsung.com/uk/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-the-most-intuitive-galaxy…
  4. news.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-series-and-galaxy-buds4-series-now-avail…
  5. news.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-the-most-intuitive-ga…
  6. news.samsung.com/uk/samsung-brings-satellite-communication-support-to-galaxy-sm…
  7. o2.co.uk/satellite
  8. gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26+_5g-14457.php

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