Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26

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Samsung

Galaxy S26

$790

4categories won

14 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S26 proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, outperforming on measurable specifications. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Galaxy S25 Plus takes the lead, while the Galaxy S26 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Galaxy S26 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S25 Plus if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy S25 Plus

Galaxy S25 Plus wins on endurance with 4,900 mAh and 45W fast charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S26

Galaxy S26 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 / Samsung Exynos 2600 and 12GB RAM.

📸 CameraTie

Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy S26

Galaxy S26 wins on budget and value at $790 compared to $999.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy S25 Plus vs Galaxy S26: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26
Specification	Galaxy S25 Plus	Galaxy S26
Screen size	6.7"	6.3"
Resolution	1440 x 3120Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	513 ppiWinner	409 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2600 nits	2600 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26
Specification	Galaxy S25 Plus	Galaxy S26
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 / Samsung Exynos 2600
Process node	3 nm	2 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	3,080,000	3,064,672
Geekbench multi	9600	10824Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GB	12 GB
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26
Specification	Galaxy S25 Plus	Galaxy S26
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	3x	3x
Ultrawide	12 MP	12 MP
Selfie camera	12 MP	12 MP
Max video	8K at 30fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26
Specification	Galaxy S25 Plus	Galaxy S26
Capacity	4,900 mAhWinner	4,300 mAh
Wired charging	45 WWinner	25 W
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26
Specification	Galaxy S25 Plus	Galaxy S26
Weight	190 g	167 gWinner
Thickness	7.3 mm	7.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Enhanced Armor Aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26
Specification	Galaxy S25 Plus	Galaxy S26
Operating system	Android 15	Android 16
OS updates	7 years	7 years
Security updates	7 years	7 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26
Specification	Galaxy S25 Plus	Galaxy S26
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$999	$790Winner