Samsung
Device summary
Samsung
Galaxy S26
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $800 | $900 |
| Display size | 6.2-inch | 6.3-inch |
| Dimensions | 70.5 mm × 146.9 mm × 7.2 mm | 71.7 mm × 149.6 mm × 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 162 g | 167 g |
| Front material | — | 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 |
| Peak brightness | — | 2600 nits |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · 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 | 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 | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Charging standard | Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare |
| Typical capacity | 4000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 3880 mAh | 4175 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB | USB‑C | USB‑C |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Armor Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $800 | $900 |
| Display size | 6.2-inch | 6.3-inch |
| Dimensions | 70.5 mm × 146.9 mm × 7.2 mm | 71.7 mm × 149.6 mm × 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 162 g | 167 g |
| Front material | — | 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 |
| Peak brightness | — | 2600 nits |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · 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 | 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 | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Charging standard | Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare |
| Typical capacity | 4000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 3880 mAh | 4175 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB | USB‑C | USB‑C |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Armor Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Height
Galaxy S26
2.7 mm taller · minor difference
Weight
Galaxy S25
5 g lighter · minor difference
Width
Galaxy S26
1.2 mm wider · minor difference
Thickness
Very similar thickness
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 1.2 mm (1.7% relative to Galaxy S25) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
- Galaxy S26 is 2.7 mm (1.8% relative to Galaxy S25) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
- Both have the same listed thickness (7.2 mm) at the displayed precision. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
- Galaxy S25 is 5 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
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
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 vs Galaxy S26 Size Comparison
Related size comparisons
User Experience Summary
Galaxy S25
Strengths
- Compact size with excellent one-handed handling
- Light 162 g weight and pocket-friendly footprint
- Smooth 120Hz display and fast Snapdragon 8 Elite performance
Compromises
- 25W charging feels slow for flagship pricing
- 4,000 mAh battery tight on heavy-use days
- Camera hardware largely unchanged from S24
Galaxy S26
Strengths
- Compact size with excellent one-handed handling despite 6.3-inch growth
- Light 167 g weight and pocket-friendly footprint
- Smooth 120Hz display and fast regional flagship performance
Compromises
- 25W charging feels slow for 2026 flagship pricing
- 4,300 mAh battery still tight on heavy-use days
- Camera hardware largely unchanged from S25