In a Nutshell
- The Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26+ compared to their predecessors
- The smaller S26 shows significant improvements
- Samsung Galaxy S26+ similarities linked to late model reinstatement
Recent reports shed light on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26+, highlighting notable differences from their predecessors, with the smaller variant receiving a substantial upgrade.
Renowned Samsung insider Ice Universe has compiled a comparison chart detailing the specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ against the Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25+.
Interestingly, it is the smaller Samsung Galaxy S26 that appears to offer the most significant enhancements.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Features
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is expected to sport a slightly larger 6.3-inch AMOLED display compared to the 6.2-inch screen on the Galaxy S25, aligning it with competitors like the iPhone 17 and Google Pixel 10.
Additionally, the new model will come equipped with a more powerful processor, whether it be the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip or the Exynos 2600.
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Moreover, the Samsung Galaxy S26 will feature a 4300mAh battery, a 7.5% increase from the 4000mAh battery in the Galaxy S25.
While these are the key upgrades, other noteworthy changes include a slimmer profile of 6.9mm, an increased base storage option of 256GB, and the retention of 25W wired charging support.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Overview
Conversely, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ seems to closely resemble its predecessor, the Galaxy S25+.
The Plus model is expected to share similarities in display, camera, battery, and dimensions based on unofficial specifications.
This aligns with rumors suggesting that the Samsung Galaxy S26+ was a last-minute addition, possibly replacing the planned Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge due to underwhelming sales of the Galaxy S25 Edge.
