Galaxy S26 | S26+

Galaxy S26 and S26+ stand out from other smartphones with their premium design, powerful performance and smart AI features.

• The sleek, durable design offers a slim, refined build that feels premium and is engineered to last.
• Fast and efficient multitasking powered by an advanced chipset offers flagship performance.
• The AI-enhanced camera system allows for smarter processing for sharper details and better low-light shots.
• It comes with deep AI integration that goes well beyond your typical smartphone. From instant cross-app tasks and smart photo editing to real-time translation and easy-to-use productivity tools that are intuitive and efficient for everyday use.^,,

Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra are all unified with their sleek design, cosmic colourways and Galaxy AI, but bear some differences that are built to cater to various needs.

• Galaxy S26 Ultra has a 6.9-inch display and a 200 MP camera. Its typical battery capacity is 5000 mAh for all-day power with 31 hours of video playback. It also has a built-in Privacy Display for peace of mind when you're in crowded places.
• Galaxy S26+ has a 6.7-inch display and a 50 MP camera. Its typical capacity is 4900 mAh with 31 hours of video playback.
• Galaxy S26 has a 6.3-inch display and a 50 MP camera. Its typical battery capacity is 4300 mAh with 30 hours of video playback.^,,,,

The Galaxy S26 is built around a 6.3" display — a size designed for comfortable handling.

• The frame offers natural thumb reach across the screen and a balanced, lightweight feel in the hand, making it an easy companion for browsing, messaging and watching content throughout the day.
• Looking for a larger viewing canvas? The Galaxy S26+ is also available with a larger display.

Galaxy S26 and S26+ come in Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black and White. We also offer a Samsung.com only colours, Silver Shadow and Pink Gold, which are exclusively for customers who purchase on our site.

Galaxy S26 and S26+ are fortified with materials that strengthen the device for long-lasting durability.

• The Armor Aluminum frame provides enhanced protection for the device’s internal components and exterior edges without adding excessive bulk.
• Engineered using an ion-strengthened glass formula, Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 has been applied to the front and back of the devices for impact protection without compromising visual clarity.
• The IP68 rating provides enough water and dust resistance to protect your device against accidental spills and everyday mishaps.^,,

Galaxy S26 and S26+ work best with Magnet Case if you want convenience and everyday protection.

• The case has a built-in magnetic ring that helps your phone align perfectly with compatible wireless chargers and magnetic accessories.
• This makes charging easier and more reliable and allows you to attach accessories securely.
• It also offers protection against bumps and scratches, combining charging convenience and protection in one simple solution.

Galaxy S26 and S26+ run on the Exynos 2600 processor, which is designed to deliver superior CPU, GPU, NPU and AI performance.

• This processor is designed to enhance multitasking, camera performance and overall energy efficiency.
• A boost to the advanced NPU provides faster and smarter AI performance.
• This power-efficient chipset enhances our built-in mDNIe technology, improving image processing precision by 4 times to deliver significantly refined image quality. At the same time, it optimises power consumption, preserving battery life.^,

Yes, Galaxy S26 and S26+ come equipped with a newly designed Vapor Chamber that spreads heat more evenly inside the device, improving thermal performance by 29%.

• This improved heat dissipation prevents the hardware from inside your Galaxy device from overheating with a continuous evaporation and condensation cycle.
• Keeping these main hardware components, like the CPU and GPU, from overheating allows them to maintain performance so you can multitask, game or stream videos for longer.^,,

Yes, Galaxy S26+ has a better display than previous models thanks to improvements to the customised processor.

• mDNIe has improved image processing precision by 4 times for more vibrant visuals.
• Display quality is now sharper, clearer with more lifelike visuals with ProScaler's new improvements.
• Galaxy S26's 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display and Galaxy S26+'s 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display also provide a peak brightness of 2600 nits.

Galaxy S26 and S26+’s batteries are optimised to provide a long battery life for all-day use.

• A typical capacity of 4300 mAh on S26 and 4900 mAh on S26+ allows you to stream videos and play games throughout the day without having to regularly charge.
• You can watch videos for up to 30 hours on Galaxy S26 and up to 31 hours on Galaxy S26+.^,

Yes. If you're upgrading from a previous Galaxy, you'll notice a difference in battery. Galaxy S26 comes with a larger 4300 mAh battery — up from 4000 mAh on the Galaxy S25 — and supports up to 30 hours of video playback, one hour longer than the previous generation, helping you stream, browse and stay connected longer throughout the day.^,,

If you're looking for fast charging, you can quickly charge both Galaxy S26 and S26+.

• You can recharge Galaxy S26+ up to 69% in around 30 minutes.
• Galaxy S26 can reach a charge of up to 55% in around 30 minutes.

Galaxy S26 and S26+ have two storage options available: 512 GB and 256 GB.

• 512 GB comes with 12 GB of memory.
• 256 GB comes with 12 GB of memory.

Yes, Galaxy S26 and S26+ are equipped with a powerful camera system that combines improved hardware with intelligent software making it good for taking videos at night.

• Powered by the powerful processor, Nightography video then provides noise reduction to further enhance the colour and details in videos that are shot in low light.^,

Galaxy S26 and S26+ can zoom up to 30x digitally with 3x Optical Zoom.

• Up to 3x Optical Zoom uses the dedicated telephoto lens. This is the maximum possible zoom without loss of quality.
• Digital Zoom up to 30x lets you frame distant subjects and capture details beyond the optical range.

Galaxy S26 and S26+ have a powerful camera for clear and detailed photos.

• 50 MP Wide is perfect for high-resolution photos and advanced detail.
• 12 MP Ultra Wide is good for capturing expansive landscapes and group photos.
• The 12 MP front camera allows you to take sharp, natural-looking selfies.

Yes. Both Galaxy S26 and S26+ feature Super Steady with Horizontal Lock, an advanced video stabilization mode designed to help reduce camera shake during active filming.

• Horizontal Lock works by keeping your phone's horizon line steady — so even when your hand tilts side to side or the phone rotates while you're moving, the scene in your video stays level and balanced — so your handheld moments come out smoother and more watchable.
• Just open the Camera app, switch to Video and turn on Super Steady with Horizontal Lock for your active scenes.

Galaxy S26 and S26+ come with a set of new, deeper AI features that are easy and simple to use.

• You can now use written prompts in Photo Assist to get faster photo editing.
• Now Nudge is a new feature that intelligently understands what's on your screen and will provide suggestions, such as viewing your Calendar to add an event or the option to jump straight to your Gallery when someone asks you to share photos with them.
• Now Brief delivers even more personalised insights based on user behaviour and preferences in bite-sized briefs. These include reminders based on information saved on your device like booking details and friends' birthdays.
• Bixby now understands natural language questions for quick changes to device settings or a simple web search.^,,,

As of March 2026, Galaxy AI's Photo Assist and Creative Studio support 41 languages. Now Nudge and recalled data for Now Brief support 13 languages.

Full list of languages is below.

• Photo Assist supported languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Arabic, Indonesian, Hindi, Russian, Turkish, Romanian, Swedish, Dutch, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Hungarian, Ukrainian, Hebrew, Greek, Serbian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Norwegian, Slovak, Lithuanian, Slovenian, Latvian, Estonian, Bengali, Swahili, Filipino and Gujarati.
• Creative Studio supported languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Arabic, Indonesian, Hindi, Russian, Turkish, Romanian, Swedish, Dutch, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Hungarian, Ukrainian, Hebrew, Greek, Serbian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Norwegian, Slovak, Lithuanian, Slovenian, Latvian, Estonian, Bengali, Swahili, Filipino and Gujarati.
• Now Nudge supported languages: Korean, English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Portuguese, Polish, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Thai, Hindi and Vietnamese.
• Recalled data for Now Brief supported languages: Korean, English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Portuguese, Polish, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Thai, Hindi and Vietnamese.

Using AI on Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26+ are designed to be safe for privacy-minded users with privacy built in from how data is processed to how it’s stored and controlled.

• Galaxy AI processes data on your device through the Personal Data Engine and is then encrypted and saved on your device with KEEP and Knox Vault. So personal information stays on your phone instead of being sent to external servers.
• With clear, AI-secure privacy settings in Controls, you have the power to choose which AI features can access personal data. You can decide where it gets processed, either on your device or on the cloud.
• Connected security powered by Knox Matrix Trust Chain technology protects your entire ecosystem of Samsung devices, which you can control from your Galaxy smartphone.^,

Yes, Smart Switch makes it easy to move your data from iOS to Galaxy S26 and S26+.

• Contacts, photos, videos, notes and calendar events can all be easily transferred.
• Our Smart Switch app lets you connect your new device to your old device wirelessly or use a cable for faster transfer.
• The simple setup process means you can start using your new device with your previous data right away.^,,

You can use Quick Share to easily and quickly send files between devices within and outside of the Galaxy, including Android OS, PCs and Apple devices.

• Quick Share is now compatible with AirDrop®, making it even easier to share content with Apple devices.
• After installing the latest software update to your Galaxy S26 or S26+, you will be able to share with Apple devices that support AirDrop®.
• "Share with Apple devices" is turned on by default in Settings. Have the recipient turn on AirDrop® to "Everyone for 10 minutes," then send photos and files as you normally would: open the content you want to send, tap Share > Quick Share and select the device.
• To receive files from an Apple device, ensure your Galaxy S26 or S26+ is on the Quick Share receiving screen or change the receiving settings to "Everyone (Only for 10 minutes)", then ask the sender to share files via AirDrop® as usual.^,,

Galaxy S26 and S26+ have significant hardware and software improvements that make it different from Galaxy S25 and S25+.

• The new ambient island camera design provides a sleeker and premium look.
• mDNIe has improved image processing precision by 4 times on Galaxy S26 and S26+ which enhances the display quality.
• Galaxy S26 and S26+'s processor is Exynos 2600 while Galaxy S25 and S25+'s processor is Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy.^,

There are many Galaxy AI features that are designed to boost productivity and help you manage your day with ease.

• Now Nudge understands what's on your screen and provides Autofill suggestions or helps keep your conversations going. In message conversations, it will provide prompts if you need to instantly view your Calendar or Gallery in just a tap.
• Now Brief suggests routines based on habits or provides helpful reminders based on your schedule.^,

Yes, Galaxy S26 and S26+ are optimised for long gaming sessions thanks to its advanced cooling system, display enhancements and powerful graphics support.

• Redesigned Vapor Chamber helps maintain lower device temperatures, so performance stays smooth even during extended gameplay.
• Our proprietary technology, mobile Digital Natural Image engine (mDNIe) enhances display quality by boosting colours and clarity with 4 times improved processing precision. This allows you see more detail and enjoy a more immersive gaming experience.
• Improved ray tracing brings realistic lighting, reflections and shadows to supported games for a more lifelike experience.^,,

Galaxy S26 and S26+'s cameras come with AI and software improvements but Galaxy S26 Ultra is the brightest camera in the Galaxy S Series.

• Galaxy S26 Ultra's rear Wide camera's allow wider aperture opening to F1.4. This lets in more light delivering 47% improved brightness, which is ideal for portraits or if you’re shooting in low-light settings.
• The front camera across all three phones now features AI ISP for refined, natural-looking selfies. Galaxy AI optimises each shot in real time for clearer details, such as skin tone precision and hair and eyebrow textures, better colours and improved low-light results.
• Super Steady includes a new Horizontal Lock feature across the latest S Series to keep video footage smooth and level, no matter how far you tilt the camera when you’re walking or running.^,,,

Yes, you can use Photo Assist and Creative Studio on Galaxy S26 and S26+, which are boosted by AI.

• In Photo Assist, you can move, resize or remove objects or fill in backgrounds for effortless photo cleanup. You can now also use simple text prompts in the Create section for even quicker editing.
• Creative Studio is an automatic content generation feature that allows you to make fun creations, such as sticker sets, at the tap of a button that you can then share with friends.^,

Galaxy S26 and S26+ have a couple of storage options available, depending on how you use your phone.

• 256 GB is ideal if you mostly stream content and like to take photos or videos.
• 512 GB gives you more space for regular photo taking in hi-res, file downloads and multiple app use.

Switching to Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra is possible in just a few simple steps designed by Samsung for a smooth process so you can seamlessly transfer contacts, photos, music, videos, messages, notes, calendars and more.

• First, check your Trade In eligibility to see if your phone qualifies for an instant discount toward your new device, even if it's from another brand or has a cracked screen.
• Next, use our Smart Switch app to transfer your data wirelessly. Move photos, contacts, apps and more from your old device in one go.
• Finally, send in your old phone. If you signed up for the Trade In program, simply return your previous device to Samsung and enjoy your new Galaxy.^,,,