Samsung
Device summary
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14
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Starting price | $900 | — |
| Display size | 6.3-inch | 6.4-inch |
| Dimensions | 71.7 mm × 149.6 mm × 7.2 mm | 71.5 mm × 152.8 mm × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 193 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nits | 3000 nits |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Resolution | — | 2670 × 1200 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom | Wide · 50 MP · f/1.6 · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 50 MP · f/2.2 |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom | Telephoto · 50 MP · f/2.0 · OIS |
| Front cameras | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Selfie · 32 MP · f/2.0 |
| Video recording | 4K at 60 fps, 8K at 30 fps | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W |
| Charging standard | Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | — |
| Typical capacity | 4300 mAh | 4610 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 4175 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE, 3G, 2G |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB | USB‑C | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Armor Aluminum | — |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Starting price | $900 | — |
| Display size | 6.3-inch | 6.4-inch |
| Dimensions | 71.7 mm × 149.6 mm × 7.2 mm | 71.5 mm × 152.8 mm × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 193 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nits | 3000 nits |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Resolution | — | 2670 × 1200 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom | Wide · 50 MP · f/1.6 · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 50 MP · f/2.2 |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom | Telephoto · 50 MP · f/2.0 · OIS |
| Front cameras | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Selfie · 32 MP · f/2.0 |
| Video recording | 4K at 60 fps, 8K at 30 fps | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W |
| Charging standard | Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | — |
| Typical capacity | 4300 mAh | 4610 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 4175 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE, 3G, 2G |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB | USB‑C | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Armor Aluminum | — |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Galaxy S26
26 g lighter
Height
14
3.2 mm taller
Thickness
Galaxy S26
1 mm thinner
Width
Very similar width
Galaxy S26 vs 14 Size Comparison
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User Experience Summary
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
14
Strengths
- Compact size with excellent one-handed handling
- 90W wired charging that recovers range quickly
- Leica-tuned daylight imaging with distinct color character
Compromises
- 4,610 mAh battery tight on heavy-use days versus larger rivals
- Thermal warmth during sustained gaming and recording
- HyperOS bloatware and control-center layout friction