Device summary

Samsung

Galaxy S25 Edge

Samsung

Galaxy S26+

Full specifications

Full specifications
Basic information
Release year20252026
Starting price$1,100$1,100
Display size6.7-inch6.7-inch
Dimensions75.6 mm × 158.2 mm × 5.8 mm75.8 mm × 158.4 mm × 7.3 mm
Weight163 g190 g
Front materialCorning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Back materialCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display
Display technologyDynamic AMOLED 2XDynamic AMOLED 2X
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Peak brightness2600 nits
Performance
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
Expandable storageNoNo
Cameras
Main cameraWide · 200 MP · ƒ/1.7 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom · OISWide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom
Ultra-wide cameraUltra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2
Telephoto cameraTelephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom
Front camerasFront · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2
Video recording4K at 60 fps, 8K at 30 fps
Battery & charging
Wired charging25 W45 W
Wireless charging20 W
Charging standardFast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShareSuper Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare
Typical capacity3900 mAh4900 mAh
Rated capacity3786 mAh4755 mAh
Connectivity
Cellular5G, LTE5G, LTE
Wi‑FiWi‑Fi 7Wi‑Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 6.0
USBUSB‑CUSB‑C
NFCYesYes
eSIMYesYes
Build & durability
FrameTitaniumArmor Aluminum
Ingress protectionIP68IP68

Key differences

The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.

  • Weight

    Galaxy S25 Edge

    27 g lighter

  • Thickness

    Galaxy S25 Edge

    1.5 mm thinner

  • Height

    Very similar height

  • Width

    Very similar width

Galaxy S25 Edge vs Galaxy S26+ Size Comparison

User Experience Summary

Galaxy S25 Edge

Strengths

  • Ultra-thin 5.8 mm design at just 163 g
  • Excellent pocketability and one-handed comfort
  • Delightful in-hand feel versus heavy flagships

Compromises

  • 3900mAh battery — biggest recurring owner criticism
  • No telephoto and only 25W charging
  • Frame heats during demanding use

Galaxy S26+

Strengths

  • Excellent QHD+ LTPO 120Hz display for daily media and work
  • Strong all-day battery — best endurance story in the S26 family
  • 45W wired charging feels appropriately flagship-fast for most routines

Compromises

  • Same camera hardware as base S26 — no Ultra zoom or sensor leap
  • 45W charging trails Ultra's 60W for brief top-up routines
  • Too large for one-handed and pocket-first users

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