Samsung Galaxy S26 vs S25: Comparing price, specs and features
Source: Mashable Tech
There’s a new base model in town. At Galaxy Unpacked 2026, Samsung officially unveiled the standard Galaxy S26 — and on paper, it looks a lot like last year’s Galaxy S25. But as always, the devil’s in the details.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs. Galaxy S25: Price
S25
- 128 GB / 12 GB RAM: $799.99
- 256 GB / 12 GB RAM: $859.99
S26
- 128 GB / 12 GB RAM: $899.99
- 256 GB / 12 GB RAM: $959.99
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs. Galaxy S25: Design and display
The S26 keeps the compact footprint and flat edges of the S25, with a slight increase in thickness and weight.
Dimensions & Weight
- S25: 71.7 × 149 × 5.84 mm, 162 g
- S26: 71.7 × 149 × 7.2 mm, 167 g
Display
- S25: 6.2‑inch AMOLED, 120 Hz refresh rate
- S26: 6.3‑inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate
Color options
- S25: Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold, Navy, Mint, Icy Blue, Silver Shadow
- S26: Black, White, Sky Blue, Cobalt Violet
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs. Galaxy S25: Performance and software
Processor & Memory
- S25: Snapdragon 8 Elite, 12 GB RAM, 128 GB/256 GB storage, Android 15 (One UI 7)
- S26: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (or Exynos 2600 in some regions), 12 GB RAM, 256 GB/512 GB storage, Android 16 (One UI 8.5)
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs. Galaxy S25: Camera
Both models share the same core camera hardware:
- 50 MP wide sensor
- 12 MP ultra‑wide (f/2.2)
- 10 MP telephoto
- 12 MP front‑facing camera
Improvements are expected to come from software processing and AI enhancements rather than hardware changes.
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs. Galaxy S25: Battery and charging
- S25: 4,000 mAh battery
- S26: 4,300 mAh battery
The S26 can charge up to 55 % in 30 minutes, a notable upgrade over the S25’s charging speeds.
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