Samsung Galaxy S26
Released February 2026
Display
6.3 inches
Chip
Snapdragon 8
Camera
50 MP
Battery
Li-ion 4200 mAh
Overview & Key Details
The Samsung Galaxy S26 rules the Performance and Compact Flagship categories, packing uncompromising power into a sleek, pocket-friendly design. Driven by the flagship 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and 12GB of RAM, this ultra-lightweight phone delivers snappy, top-tier efficiency on Android 16 with 7 generations of guaranteed OS updates. Encased in a slim 7.2mm Armor Aluminum 2 chassis with an IP68 waterproof rating, it showcases a stunning 6.3-inch 120Hz Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X screen pushing 2,600 nits. Featuring an upgraded 4,300mAh battery and a versatile 50MP triple camera setup with 3x optical zoom, it masterfully balances portability with elite power.
Network
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | CDMA 800 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - unlocked |
| Speed | HSPA, 1.7Tbps (SA) | 5G |
Display
| Size | 6.3 inches, 96.5 cm^2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~411 ppi density) |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
| Brightness | 2600 nits (peak) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| HDR | HDR10+ |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-1D Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/IN |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.2 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix + 6x2.3 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) - US/CN |
| GPU | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CN |
| RAM | 12GB RAM |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Expandable | No |
Main Camera
| Camera Type | Tripe |
| Main Camera | 50 MP f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0um, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120ห (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4ยตm, Super Steady video |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0ยตm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom |
| Main Features | Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Main Video | 8K@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Selfie Camera Type | 10 MP f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.94", 1.22um, dual pixel PDAF |
| Selfie Camera | 10 MP f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.94", 1.22um, dual pixel PDAF |
| Selfie Features | HDR, HDR10+ |
| Selfie Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| Capacity | Li-ion 4200 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 25W wired, PD3.0; 55% in 30 min |
| Wireless | 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready) |
| Reverse Charging | 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Dimensions | 149.5 x 73.7 x 7.2 mm (5.89 x 2.90 x 0.28 in) |
| Weight | 167 g (5.89 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM - Nano-SIM | eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immurable up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Features & Connectivity
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (under display |
| Sensors | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Audio
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | No |
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Highlights
- Unmatched Ergonomic Flagship
- Welcome Battery Increase
- Elite 12GB RAM Standard
Trade-offs
- Stagnant 25W Wired Charging
- No Advanced Privacy Display
- Restricted Thermal Vapor Chamber
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