Samsung
Device summary
Samsung
Galaxy S26+
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 75.6 mm × 158.2 mm × 5.8 mm | 75.8 mm × 158.4 mm × 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 163 g | 190 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Back material | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Peak brightness | — | 2600 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 200 MP · ƒ/1.7 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom · OIS | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Telephoto camera | — | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom |
| Front cameras | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Video recording | — | 4K at 60 fps, 8K at 30 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 20 W |
| Charging standard | Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | Super Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare |
| Typical capacity | 3900 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 3786 mAh | 4755 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB | USB‑C | USB‑C |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Titanium | Armor Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 75.6 mm × 158.2 mm × 5.8 mm | 75.8 mm × 158.4 mm × 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 163 g | 190 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Back material | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Peak brightness | — | 2600 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 200 MP · ƒ/1.7 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom · OIS | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Telephoto camera | — | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom |
| Front cameras | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Video recording | — | 4K at 60 fps, 8K at 30 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 20 W |
| Charging standard | Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | Super Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare |
| Typical capacity | 3900 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 3786 mAh | 4755 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB | USB‑C | USB‑C |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Titanium | Armor Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
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
What these size differences mean
Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.
- Galaxy S26+ is 0.2 mm (0.3% relative to Galaxy S25 Edge) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
- Galaxy S26+ is 0.2 mm (0.1% relative to Galaxy S25 Edge) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
- Galaxy S26+ is 1.5 mm (25.9% relative to Galaxy S25 Edge) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
- Galaxy S25 Edge is 27 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.
Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.
Size in everyday life
Picture it in your front pocket.
2018 US jeans study · 20 brands · 80 pairs · Approx. 32-inch waists
Galaxy S25 Edge
Galaxy S26+
Sources and measurement notes
Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.
Galaxy S25 Edge
Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.
Galaxy S25 Edge vs Galaxy S26+ Size Comparison
Related size comparisons
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