Refined Design 
Performance 
Nightography Video1 
Photo Assist2 
design
Refined. Sleek. Slim
Refined Design
The new ambient island camera design unifies the lenses into a single, polished feature for a refined, next-level look.
Sleek and durable
Reinforced in Armour Aluminium and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2, and engineered for water resistance, this Galaxy was designed for lasting strength.3,4,5
Slim and refined
The slim design offers refined comfort and premium effortlessness.
See the difference
Get your hands on the 6.3" Galaxy S26 display or expand your view even more with the 6.7" Galaxy S26+.6
PERFORMANCE
A different level of immersion
From epic quests to real-time multiplayer, the customised processor delivers blazing speed and powers a customised image enhancer that helps content look clear and vivid.7
Play longer. Stay cooler
Stay cool when the action heats up. The redesigned Vapour Chamber and tailored thermal interface material (TIM) support the high-performing customised processor during demanding sessions. By spreading heat more efficiently, they provide up to 29% enhanced heat dissipation for cooler operation.8,9
Power up quickly
Your day, uninterrupted. Fast wired charging gets you back to full power in no time - up to 55% charge in around 30 minutes - and keeps you in your flow.10,11
Up to
55%
Charge in around11
30mins
CAMERA
Picture. Perfected
Powered by ProVisual Engine, the advanced 50 MP camera elevates every shot, enhancing your subjects with smarter detail, richer colour and clarity that keeps up with your imagination.1,12,13
Clear and bright, even at night
Breathtaking cameras with wider apertures on Galaxy S26 help you capture the best Nightography Videos. AP-driven image processing brightens scenes, sharpens details and reduces noise even in dark environments.1
Super Steady Video, even on the go
Super Steady's Horizontal Lock feature combines expanded optical angles with gyro and acceleration sensors to recognise the direction of gravity and keep your shots level, even if you rotate a full 360°.14
Close. Closer. Whoa13
Make every selfie your best shot
Galaxy S26's front cameras now feature AI (ISP) for more natural selfies with highlights and shadows - true to your natural skin tone and other details such as hair and eyebrows, just as your eyes see them.1,12
AI
The phone that
thinks ahead
thinks ahead
Studio-level edits. Built in
Photo Assist provides quick and easy photo editing with just a few words and AI. Add objects such as accessories on photos of your pet by naturally describing the edits you wish to make, and Galaxy AI will realise your vision in minutes.2
From photos to stickers in a tap
With Creatove Studio you can mix sketches or photos with text that match your imagination. With a simple text description or a rough sketch outline, Galaxy AI produces the creations. Then, add the stickers to your keyboard or share it with your friends.15
Real-time suggestions when you need them
The new Now Nudge can pick up on context on your screen and prompt you with helpful shortcuts. It intelligently minimises the steps to your next action and even provides Autofill suggestions.16
Find it fast and easy
Reservation and appointment details are now just a quick search away. On the home screen, use Finder to look for information, then one search brings things together for you to remember where things are.17
On-device protection
Our Personal Data Engine gathers and processes your personal data safely. Then it encrypts that data and saves it onto your device with KEEP and Knox Vault, making it harder for anyone else to gain access.18,19
Knox Matrix Trust Chain technology provides security across Galaxy connected devices so you can monitor the security of other devices right from your Galaxy smartphone.
Take control over your Galaxy AI. You decide where it gets processed, either on-device or in the cloud.
Knox Matrix Trust Chain technology provides security across Galaxy connected devices so you can monitor the security of other devices right from your Galaxy smartphone.
Take control over your Galaxy AI. You decide where it gets processed, either on-device or in the cloud.
Your Galaxy. Your way
One UI 8.5 personalises your Galaxy based on how you use it day-to-day. Designed to be simple and intuitive, contextual reminders from Galaxy AI features make daily tasks easier in just a tap.16,20,21
Stay connected in one Galaxy
Effortlessly pair Galaxy S26 with your other Galaxy products. It's a seamless ecosystem designed to keep everything connected and keep you moving.22
Peace of mind today, lasting value tomorrow
Keep your Samsung Galaxy device protected with Samsung Care+ - the ultimate, unlimited protection from drops, spills and breakdowns.23
See what's improved
Compared with Galaxy S23
*Based on device specification. When compared to Galaxy S23+. **When compared to Galaxy S23+. Based on Samsung internal lab test conditions with pre-release version of given model connected to earphone via Bluetooth under default settings over LTE. Estimated against battery capacity and measured current over battery power consumption during video playback (video file resolution 720p, saved on device) on the main screen. Actual video playback time may vary by network connection, settings, video file format, screen brightness, battery condition and many other factors.
128GB | 256GB
128GB | 256GB
256GB | 512GB
Camera
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Wide-angle
50MP
Ultra Wide
12MP
Telephoto
10MP
Front
12MP
Camera
ProVisual Engine
Wide-angle
50MP
Ultra Wide
12MP
Telephoto
10MP
Front
12MP
Camera
Next gen ProVisual Engine
Wide-angle
50MP - Upgraded
Ultra Wide
12MP - Upgraded
Telephoto
10MP - Upgraded
Front
12MP - Upgraded
Battery24
3,900mAh
Battery24
4,000mAh
Battery24
4,300mAh
Performance
Processor
Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2
for Galaxy25
RAM
8GB
Performance
Processor
Exynos 2400
for Galaxy
RAM
8GB
Performance
Processor
Exynos 2600
for Galaxy
RAM
12GB
Display
Size
6.1" - FHD+
Peak Brightness
1,750 nits
Refresh Rate
48 ~ 120Hz
Display
Size
6.2" - FHD+
Peak Brightness
2,600 nits
Refresh Rate
1 ~ 120Hz
Display
Size
6.3" - FHD+
Peak Brightness
2,600 nits
Refresh Rate
1 ~ 120Hz
Durability
Glass
Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 24
Frame
Armour Aluminium 1
Water Resistance
IP685
Durability
Glass
Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 24
Frame
Armour Aluminium 2
Water Resistance
IP685
Durability
Glass
Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 24
Frame
Armour Aluminium 23
Water Resistance
IP685
AI features26
AI Agents
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AI Agents
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AI Agents
Bixby27
Gemini - With Gemini Live28
Productivity
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AI Select31
Writing Assist32
Circle to Search with Google33
Note Assist31
Transcript Assist31
Browsing Assist34
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Productivity
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AI Select31
Writing Assist32
Circle to Search with Google33
Note Assist31
Transcript Assist 31
Browsing Assist34
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Productivity
Now Bar29
Now Brief30
Now Nudge16
AI Select31
Writing Assist32
Circle to Search with Google - Upgraded33
Note Assist31
Transcript Assist31
Browsing Assist34
Search with Finder17
Communication
Live translate35
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Interpreter35
Communication
Live Translate 35
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Interpreter 35
Communication
Live Translate35
Call Assist36
Call Screening
Interpreter35
Creativity
Photo Assist2
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Creativity
Photo Assist2
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Creativity
Photo Assist - Enhanced2
Creative Studio15
Auto Eraser - Upgraded37
Auto Trim38
Best Face
Live Effect39
1.
Results may vary depending on light condition and/or shooting conditions including multiple subjects, being out of focus or moving subjects.
2.
Photo Assist may require a network connection and Samsung Account login. Service availability may vary by country, language or device model. Photo Assist may result in a resized photo. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.
3.
Armour Aluminum frame does not include volume and side keys, SIM tray or camera lens barrel.
4.
Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 is applied to the front and back of the device.
5.
Based on lab test conditions for submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. No ingress of dust; complete protection against contact (dust-tight). Water and dust resistance of device is not permanent and may diminish over time because of normal wear and tear.
6.
Measured diagonally, Galaxy S26's screen size is 6.3" in the full rectangle and 6.1" accounting for the rounded corners, Galaxy S26+'s screen size is 6.7" in the full rectangle and 6.5" accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.
7.
Availability of AP chipset type may vary by country, region, or carrier.
8.
Specifications for Galaxy S26 only.
9.
Vapour Chamber performance improvements shown compared to Galaxy S25. Actual performance will depend on user environment, conditions and pre-installed software and applications.
10.
Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, the number of times charged, and many other factors. Estimated against the average usage profile compiled by UX Connect Research. Independently assessed by UX Connect Research between 2026.1.8-2026.1.30 in US and UK with pre-release versions of SM-S942, SM-S947 and SM-S948 under default setting using LTE and 5G Sub6 networks. NOT tested under 5G mmWave network.
11.
Requires the 25W Super Fast Charger. 25W Power Adapter sold separately.
12.
Compared to previous models.
13.
Optical quality zoom is enabled by the Adaptive Pixel sensor. 3x distance is optical zoom. 2x distance is optical quality zoom.
14.
Super Steady results may vary depending on editing method and/or shooting conditions.
15.
Creative Studio feature requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Service availability may vary by country, language or device model. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed. Sticker sets only compatible with Samsung keyboard and can only be shared via Quick Share feature with other Galaxy devices that have One UI 5.0 or later installed and Quick Share app version 13.8.50.x or later.
16.
Now Nudge feature requires a Samsung Account login. Available functions and features may vary by country, region and language. Text message prompts available with certain third party messaging apps including Samsung Messages, Google Messages, Google Chat, WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, KakaoTalk, LINE, Signal, Instagram (DM), Tango, NTT Docomo Messages, KDDI Messages. Share photos in Now Nudge works by analyzing available image content. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
17.
Available functions and features from Search with Finder may vary by country, region and language. For advanced search, data can only be searched in the same language as current system setting. Supported apps currently include Calendar, Reminders, Notes, Call Recording, Voice Recording, My Files, Gallery and Settings. Notifications must be switched on to be used as the recalled data. Recalled data available from supported app notifications, Messages, Gmail and Samsung Wallet and data collected from Gmail is only applicable if the user consents to Personal Data Intelligent's Gmail read permission. Recalled data for reservation details only available from reservation confirmation messages.
18.
The Personal Data Engine functions under the condition that the Personal Data Intelligence menu is on. Analyzed data will be deleted once the Personal Data Intelligence menu is turned off. Personal Data Engine recognizes select languages and certain accents/dialects, including but not limited to Arabic, (Simplified) Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, and Vietnamese. Personal Data Engine currently analyzes Samsung native applications and supported app notifications.
19.
KEEP is available on Galaxy smartphones and tablets with One UI 8 or later.
20.
Now Brief feature requires Samsung Account login. Service availability may vary by country, language, device model, apps. Some features may require a network connection. The description of photos provided by moments may not align with the user's intent. Notifications for dog walking require SmartTag2 and Pet Care in SmartThings to be activated. SmartTag2 sold separately. Notifications must be switched on to be used as the recalled data. Recalled data available from supported app notifications, Messages, Gmail and Samsung Wallet and data collected from Gmail is only applicable if the user consents to Personal Data Intelligent's Gmail read permission. Recalled data for reservation details only available from reservation confirmation messages.
21.
Available functions and features may vary by country, region and language. Action capsules provided may differ depending on the model.
22.
Galaxy devices each sold separately.
23.
Terms and conditions apply. Samsung Care+ coverage, service type and promotion details may vary by country/region and deductible (service fee) may apply. To be eligible for Samsung Care+ promotion benefit, registration may be required. For detailed Samsung Care+ information, please visit https://www.samsung.com/samsung-care-plus/.
24.
Typical value tested under third-party laboratory conditions. Rated minimum capacity of the Galaxy S26 is 4,175mAh. Rated (minimum) capacity of the Galaxy S24 and S23 is 3,785mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.
25.
Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Snapdragon is a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.
26.
Availability of Galaxy AI features may vary depending on the region/country, OS/One UI version, device model and phone carrier.
27.
Bixby provides real-time answers on devices running on One UI 8.5 or later. Service availability may vary by country, service provider, device model and OS version. Bixby supports 9 languages: Korean, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified) and Japanese.
28.
Compatible with select languages only. Google Account login and network connection required. If Gemini UI or Google apps are in view. Google and Gemini / Youtube / Maps etc are trademarks of Google LLC. Check responses. Setup required. Compatibility and availability vary. 18+.
29.
Availability of functions supported within the apps may vary by country. Some functional widgets may require a network connection and/or Samsung Account login.
30.
Samsung account login and network connection required. Depending on use case:
- - Calendar - Compatible with Samsung Calendar and other compatible Android calendar apps/databases.
- - Time to leave - Navigation app must be selected by user. Results will vary.
- - Coupons - Notifications for coupons only available for coupons added to Samsung Wallet with expiration date.
- - Health - Energy Score data tracked with synchronised Galaxy Watch and Ring on Samsung Health app.
31.
Samsung account login and network connection required.
32.
Samsung account login is required. Requires a network connection. Must meet length requirements to activate feature. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
33.
Requires network connection. Availability of search functions and its supported apps may vary by country, language and device. Results may vary depending on visual matches.
34.
Available to use on Samsung Internet. Requires network connection and Samsung account login. Summarise feature may be limited or unavailable on certain paid websites. Character limit applies. Language pack download may be required. Accuracy of results not guaranteed.
35.
Samsung account login is required. Certain languages may require language pack download. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Available in 20 languages from launch.
36.
Samsung account login is required. Certain languages may require language pack download. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
37.
Samsung account login required. Six types of sound can be detected; voices, music, wind, nature, crowd and noise. Results may vary depending on audio source & condition of the video.
38.
Maximum length per clip is 90 minutes. Maximum length of combined clips to be edited is 180 minutes. Maximum number of clips to be edited per video project is 60 clips. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
39.
Live Effect feature for Photo Assist supports JPG, HEIC (HEIF), BMP, PNG and WebP files. May not be available on certain photos. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.