What are the differences between the Galaxy S26 and S25 Series?

The Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra side-by-side.

Built from the ground up for an AI-first mobile experience, the Galaxy S26 Series, including the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26, comes equipped with One UI 8.5, the latest version of Samsung’s mobile interface. It delivers smarter personalisation, more intuitive navigation and deeper on-device intelligence that adapts in real time to how you work, create and connect throughout your day.

The interface works hand in hand with Galaxy AI features to anticipate your needs, surface relevant tools faster and simplify interactions, creating a smoother, more responsive mobile experience across the entire Galaxy S26 lineup. The all-new Now Nudge feature intuitively recognises what’s happening on your screen in real time and provides timely, relevant suggestions. For instance, if someone talks about making plans, it prompts you to open your calendar and schedule the event straight away. And if a friend asks for a photo, it instantly opens your Gallery, making it simple to find and share the right picture.

Compare the differences between the Galaxy S26 Series and S25 Series below. 

Please note: Models may vary by country.

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs S25 Ultra

Specifications

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S25 Ultra

Display & Size

6.9” QHD+,

Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display,

120 Hz,

S Pen support

6.9" QHD+,

Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display,

120 Hz,

S Pen support

Dimensions & Weight

78.1 x 163.6 x 7.9 mm,

214g

77.6 x 162.8 x 8.2 mm,

218g

Rear Camera & Zoom

Ultra Wide: 50 MP F1.9

Wide: 200 MP F1.4
Tele 1: 10 MP F2.4

Tele 2: 50 MP F2.9

 

Optical Zoom 5x and 3x,

Optical Quality Zoom 10x and 2x,

Digital Zoom up to 100x

Ultra Wide: 50 MP F1.9

Wide: 200 MP F1.7
Tele 1: 50 MP F3.4

Tele 2: 10 MP F2.4

 

Optical Zoom 5x and 3x,

Optical Quality Zoom 10x and 2x,

Digital Zoom up to 100x

Front Camera

12 MP F2.2

12 MP F2.2

Performance

Qualcomm

Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy

(3 nm)

 

Memory: 12/16 GB

Storage: 256/512 GB, 1 TB

Qualcomm

Snapdragon® 8 Elite for Galaxy

(3nm)

 

Memory: 12 GB

Storage: 256/512 GB, 1 TB

Battery (Typical)

5.000 mAh

5.000 mAh

Wired Charging

60W

45W

Galaxy S26+ vs S25+

Specifications

Galaxy S26+

Galaxy S25+

Display & Size

6.7” QHD+,

Dynamic 2X Display,
120 Hz

6.7” QHD+,

Dynamic 2X Display,
120 Hz

Dimensions & Weight

75.8 x 158.4 x 7.3 mm,

190 g

75.8 x 158.4 x 7.3 mm,

190 g

Rear Camera & Zoom

Ultra Wide: 12 MP F2.2
Wide: 50 MP F1.8

Tele: 10 MP F2.4


Optical Zoom 3x,

Optical quality Zoom 2x,

Digital Zoom up to 30x

Ultra Wide: 12 MP F2.2
Wide: 50 MP F1.8
Tele: 10 MP F2.4

 

Optical Zoom 3x,

Optical Quality Zoom 2x,

Digital Zoom up to 30x

Front Camera

12 MP F2.2

12 MP F2.2

Performance

Exynos 2600

(2 nm)

 

Memory: 12 GB

Storage: 256/512 GB

Qualcomm

Snapdragon® 8 Elite for Galaxy

(3 nm)

 

Memory: 12 GB

Storage: 256/512 GB

Battery (Typical)

4.900 mAh

4.900 mAh

Galaxy S26 vs S25

Specifications

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S25

Display & Size

6.3” FHD+,

Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display,

120 Hz

6.2” FHD+,

Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display,

120 Hz

Dimensions & Weight

71.7 x 149.6 x 7.2 mm,

167g

70.5 x 146.9 x 7.2 mm,

162g

Rear Camera & Zoom

Ultra Wide: 12 MP F2.2
Wide: 50 MP F1.8

Tele: 10 MP F2.4


Optical Zoom 3x,

Optical Quality Zoom 2x,

Digital Zoom up to 30x

Ultra Wide: 12 MP F2.2
Wide: 50 MP F1.8

Tele: 10 MP F2.4


Optical Zoom 3x,

Optical Quality Zoom 2x,

Digital Zoom up to 30x

Front Camera

12 MP F2.2

12 MP F2.2

Performance

Exynos 2600

(2 nm)

 

Memory: 12 GB

Storage: 256/512 GB

Qualcomm

Snapdragon® 8 Elite for Galaxy

(3 nm)

 

Memory: 12 GB

Storage: 128/256/512 GB

Battery (Typical)

4.300 mAh

4.000 mAh

Accesories

Chargers

60W Super Fast
Charger 3.0

60W Super Fast Charger 3.0 60W Super Fast Charger 3.0

Experience next-level charging speeds.

45W Super Fast
Charger 2.0

45W Super Fast Charger 2.0 45W Super Fast Charger 2.0

A safe and reliable companion to get your Galaxy to full bars super-fast.

50W Power Adapter
Duo

50W Power Adapter Duo 50W Power Adapter Duo

Elevate your charging experience when more than one device needs a boost of juice.

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*Operates as a price discount: Buy the larger storage variant (512GB) by 10/03/26 and pay the future price of the smaller storage variant (256GB).