Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S26

Overall winner
Samsung Galaxy S25

Samsung Galaxy S25

Samsung · Phone

7.4/ 10 — Good

$799 · Buy on Amazon

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Samsung Galaxy S26

Samsung Galaxy S26

Samsung · Phone

7.1/ 10 — Good

$899 · Buy on Amazon

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Which is better?

  • Samsung Galaxy S25 wins narrowly over Samsung Galaxy S26 — 7.4 overall against 7.1.
  • Category by category it is split — 2 scored categories each, with 2 tied.
  • Samsung Galaxy S26 has the bigger battery — 4,300 mAh against 4,000 mAh.

Category scores

CategorySamsung Galaxy S25Samsung Galaxy S26
Performance7.7Better6.6
Camera7.37.4Better
Display8.3Better7.8
Battery6.56.6Better
Design & Build7.8Tie7.8Tie
Software6.4Tie6.4Tie

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Full specifications side by side

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S25Samsung Galaxy S26
Launch
MonthFebruaryMarch
Year20252026
StatusAvailableAvailable
Display
TypeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 1–120 HzDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz,
Size6.26.3
Resolution2340 × 1080 pixels (~416 ppi)2340 x 1080 pixels (~416 ppi)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Platform
OsAndroid 15, One UI 7Android 16, One UI 8.5
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3 nm)Exynos 2600 (2nm) / Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CpuOcta-core (2×4.47 GHz + 6×3.53 GHz)Deca-core (up to ~3.9 GHz)
GpuAdreno 830Xclipse 960 / Adreno 840
Main Camera
Wide50 MP, 3× optical / ~30× digital zoom50 MP, f/1.8, 24 mm, Standard wide, OIS
Ultrawide12 MP12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120° field of view
Telephoto10 MP, 3× optical zoom10 MP, f/2.4, 70 mm, 3x optical zoom, OIS
FeaturesHDROIS, PDAF, HDR, Night Mode, Panorama, 8K Video
Features
SensorsFingerprint (under-display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Face UnlockFingerprint (under-display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Face Unlock, Virtual proximity sensing
Battery
Type4000 mAh4300 mAh
Charging25 W wired, Qi2 wireless supported25W wired, 15W wireless, Reverse wireless charging
Misc
ColorsIcy Blue, Navy, Mint, Silver Shadow, Pinkgold, Coralred, BlueblackBlack, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
ModelsSM-S931xSM-S921B, SM-S921U, SM-S921U1z
Audio
JackNoNo
LoudspeakerYesYes
Build
ProtectionIP68 water resistanceIP68, Water and dust resistant
MaterialsGlass front, Glass back, Aluminum frameGlass front, Glass back, Aluminum frame
Cameras
Wide · Mp5050
Wide · Description3× optical / ~30× digital zoomStandard wide, OIS
Ultrawide · Mp1212
Telephoto · Mp1010
Telephoto · Description3× optical zoom3x optical zoom, OIS
Wide · Aperture—1.8
Wide · Focal Length—24
Ultrawide · Aperture—2.2
Ultrawide · Focal Length—13
Ultrawide · Description—120° field of view
Telephoto · Aperture—2.4
Telephoto · Focal Length—70
Connectivity
WlanWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7)
Bluetooth5.3 or 5.46.0, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSUSB Type-C 3.2
NfcYesYes
InfraredNoNo
RadioNoNo
UsbUSB-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
Dimensions
Size146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm
Weight162167
Memory Storage
0 · Ram12GB12GB
0 · Storage12GB12GB
1 · Ram12GB12GB
1 · Storage12GB12GB
2 · Ram12GB—
2 · Storage12GB—
Sensors
FingerprintFingerprint (under-display)Fingerprint (under-display)
AccelerometerAccelerometerAccelerometer
GyroscopeGyroscopeGyroscope
CompassCompassCompass
BarometerBarometer—
Face UnlockFace UnlockFace Unlock
ListFingerprint (under-display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Face UnlockFingerprint (under-display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Face Unlock, Virtual proximity sensing
Virtual Proximity—Virtual proximity sensing
Sim
TypesNano-SIM, eSIMNano-SIM, eSIM, Dual SIM
Storage
Card SlotNoNo
TypeUFSUFS 4.0

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