Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
Samsung Galaxy S26 ($710) vs Samsung Galaxy S26+ ($887) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|
| Price | $710 | $887 |
| Weight | 167g | 190g |
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Display | 6.3" 120Hz AMOLED | 6.7" 120Hz AMOLED |
| Battery | 4,300mAh | 4,900mAh |
| Weight | 167g | 190g |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Compact 167g flagship
- 8 Elite Gen 5 speed
- Bigger battery than S25
- 7 years of updates
- Zoom still capped vs Ultra
- Iterative upgrade from S25
- Base storage tier
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4,900mAh all-day battery
- 6.7" screen at 190g
- Flagship chip, sub-Ultra price
- No S Pen
- Camera a step below Ultra
- Plus tier always overshadowed
Samsung Galaxy S26 is the better value at $710. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.