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Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
Product A: Samsung
115 of 162 known
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Product B: Samsung
115 of 162 known
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55 of 154 fields differ
- 39 different values
- 16 known for one only
- 62 the same
- 37 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Geekbench multi-coreA: 9,776pointsB: 11,065pointsGalaxy S26 is 1,289 points higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AGalaxy S25: 70.5 × 146.9 mm
- BGalaxy S26: 71.7 × 149.6 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
5 of 11 differ
Series
Model numbers
SM-S931B, SM-S931B/DS, SM-S931BDBGEUB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026Exact EU hardware SM-S931B/DS and selected UK Navy 12 GB/256 GB SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB. No US radio variant is added.
SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 2026Exact European/UK model code and /DS reference in the manufacturer comparison and EU information sheet. Excluded regional codes are not represented.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Exact European/UK model code and /DS reference in the manufacturer comparison and EU information sheet. Excluded regional codes are not represented.5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2523577_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Exact European/UK model code and /DS reference in the manufacturer comparison and EU information sheet. Excluded regional codes are not represented.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
Samsung Galaxy S247Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Case section explicitly identifies the Galaxy S24 as predecessor.
Samsung Galaxy S2514Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26-review-2942p6.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review compares the Galaxy S26 with last year's Galaxy S25.15Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_vs_galaxy_s25_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-72229.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's comparison treats the Galaxy S25 series as last year's models for the Galaxy S26 series.
Successor
Samsung Galaxy S2611Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26-review-2942p6.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review compares the Galaxy S26 with last year's Galaxy S25.12Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_vs_galaxy_s25_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-72229.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's comparison treats the Galaxy S25 series as last year's models for the Galaxy S26 series.
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Navy, Icyblue, Mint, Silver Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-standard-of-ai-phone-true-ai-companion-unpacked2025Read 5 October 2026Model-specific standard and Samsung.com-exclusive finishes in launch Availability & Offers. Colour list only, no US hardware or dollar price inherited into EU model.
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Silver Shadow and Pink Gold are samsung.com exclusives
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
Not available
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Security support period (claimed)
Security updates until
Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
Not available
Folded dimensions
Not available
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Weight
Frame
Front
Back
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Water resistance time
MIL-STD-810
Not available
Not available
SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026SIM1+SIM2, SIM1+eSIM or dual eSIM. Alternative configurations with maximum two active subscriptions, not four.
Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 2026Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM. SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Network/Bearer: SIM1+SIM2, SIM1+eSIM or Dual eSIM. Two active subscriptions total.
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
4 of 24 differ
Screen size
6.3in(16 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 20266.3 inch in the full rectangle, 6.1 inch accounting for the rounded corners2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
Resolution
Pixel density
415.7ppi
409.1ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
LTPO OLED2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 2026Dynamic AMOLED 2X is an OLED display. Exact LTPO backplane was secondary-only and is not inferred from variable refresh.7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 202612Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact device specification expressly identifies LTPO. Not inferred solely from the adaptive refresh range.
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
Touch sampling rate
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Instant touch sampling
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
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Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
Not available
2,600nits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026FAQ: peak brightness of 2600 nits6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026Specifications display table, peak 2600 nits. Window not specified.
Minimum brightness
Not available
Not available
Colour depth per channel
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
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HDR playback formats
PWM dimming frequency
Not available
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Always-on display
Front camera cutout
Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
Latest stable OS (verified)
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
ASamsung Galaxy S25
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Qualcomm Oryon Gen 2 Prime | 4.47 |
| 6 | Qualcomm Oryon Gen 2 Performance | 3.5 |
Source7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European processor table establishes two Oryon Gen 2 Prime and six Performance cores. Its rounded clock values are not stored. Exact UK SM-S931BDBGEUB maker clocks 4.47 GHz and 3.5 GHz are mapped to those named groups, using the maker published precision.8Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact UK 12 GB/256 GB maker table publishes 4.47 GHz and 3.5 GHz. Existing named two Prime/six Performance group mapping is established by the European review. Maker published precision wins over the review rounded 4.5 GHz and database 3.53 GHz.
BSamsung Galaxy S26
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arm C1-Ultra | 3.8 |
| 3 | Arm C1-Pro | 3.26 |
| 6 | Arm C1-Pro | 2.76 |
Source7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact UK 12 GB/256 GB phone CPU Speed table publishes 3.8, 3.26 and 2.76 GHz. Same-model Exynos review explicitly maps one Ultra to 3.8, three Pro to rounded 3.3 and six Pro to rounded 2.8 GHz. Exact maker clock precision is retained, not generic chip maxima.8Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/mobile-processor/exynos-2600Read 30 September 2026Enhanced CPU architecture: one C1-Ultra, three high-performance C1-Pro and six high-efficiency C1-Pro middle cores. Exact per-group clock mapping is not published in this paragraph, so the three OEM speeds are not assigned to groups.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European 12 GB/256 GB processor table supplies the group mapping. Its rounded Pro clocks agree with exact UK 3.26 and 2.76 GHz. US Snapdragon CPU groups are excluded.
Max CPU clock
4.47GHz
3.8GHz
GPU
NPU performance
Not available
Not available
Memory
2 of 6 differ
RAM
12GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 20262Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Model-specific launch memory matrix identifies 12 GB for every capacity.
RAM type
Storage (nominal)
128, 256, 512GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026Nominal marketed capacity from model-specific launch matrix and sold UK options, not formatted free space. 1 TB is 1000 decimal GB.2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Exact model column of global launch matrix lists nominal capacities. US launch lacks the European S25 512 GB option and is not used for this list.
Storage type
Not available
Memory card
Max card size
Not available
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Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
ASamsung Galaxy S25
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Optical zoom | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.8 | 24 | 1/1.56 inch | 1 | Dual Pixel PDAF | Yes | Not available | 85° | Samsung ISOCELL GN3 |
| Telephoto | 10 | 2.4 | 67 | 1/3.94 inch | 1 | PDAF | Yes | 3× | 36° | Not available |
| Ultrawide | 12 | 2.2 | 13 | 1/2.55 inch | 1.4 | Not available | Not available | Not available | 120° | Not available |
Source2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Exact base S25 launch table identifies physical 50 MP main with OIS, 10 MP 3x telephoto and 12 MP ultrawide, with apertures and FoV. Optical-quality 2x sensor crop adds no lens.7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Camera body explicitly names main ISOCELL GN3 and telephoto OIS. Optical-format and physical-pixel/AF details have a separate device specification source. Existing maker resolution, aperture and field-of-view values are retained.9Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25-13610.phpRead 8 October 2026Device lens rows explicitly publish these optical formats, native pixel pitches, main dual-pixel PDAF and telephoto PDAF/OIS. No AF type is assigned to the ultrawide from omission.
BSamsung Galaxy S26
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Autofocus | OIS | Optical zoom | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.8 | 23 | 1/1.56" | Dual Pixel PDAF | Yes | Not available | Samsung GN3 |
| Ultrawide | 12 | 2.2 | 13 | 1/2.55" | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Telephoto | 10 | 2.4 | 69 | 1/3.94" | Not available | Yes | 3× | Samsung 3K1 |
Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 2026Maker gives 50 MP F1.8, 10 MP F2.4, 12 MP F2.2, AF and OIS, Optical Zoom 3x3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Rear Camera comparison: physical wide/ultrawide/tele lenses, resolution, aperture, sensor format and OIS. Quad Pixel names do not prove Quad PD autofocus. Unsupported phase-detection subtype, focal lengths and sensor model codes removed.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European Exynos 2600 12 GB/256 GB camera table explicitly gives main Samsung GN3 at 23 mm, telephoto Samsung 3K1 at 69 mm, and ultrawide at 13 mm, all equivalent focal lengths. Existing maker lens roles and specifications are retained.
Number of rear cameras
3
3
Main camera
50MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
3×
3×
Maximum photo digital zoom
30×1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026FAQ: up to 30x digitally with 3x Optical Zoom2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
Flash
Rear flash4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026Model-specific layout pages 6-9 labels the flash, matching the rear camera illustration. Type is LED in the product diagrams/launch specifications.7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Camera table: Rear Camera - Flash Yes. Emitter count and LED subtype are not stated in this table, so they are not guessed.
Camera features
Night mode, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Pro video, Panorama, Super steady, 10-bit HDR video, Log video5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Exact EU SM-S931B guide printed pages 67 to 78 documents these camera modes and settings. No unnamed HDR recording format is inferred from this guide alone.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
ASamsung Galaxy S25
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 7680 | 4320 | 30 |
| 3840 | 2160 | 120 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
BSamsung Galaxy S26
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 7680 | 4320 | 30 |
| 3840 | 2160 | 120 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 2026Exact UK feed: 8K 7680 x 4320 at 30 fps. Slow motion 240 fps at FHD and 120 fps at UHD. Recording rates include documented slow motion, not playback capability.7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact UK feed: 8K 7680 x 4320 at 30 fps. Slow motion 240 fps at FHD and 120 fps at UHD. Recording rates include documented slow motion, not playback capability.
Max video resolution
7680 × 4320px
7680 × 4320px
Recorded video HDR formats
Not available
Log recording
Video recording codecs
Not available
Video stabilisation
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
Front camera
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Front cameras
ASamsung Galaxy S25
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 2.2 | 26 | 1/3.2 inch | 1.12 | Dual Pixel PDAF | 80° |
Source2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Exact launch table gives 12 MP, f/2.2 and 80-degree FoV. Generic autofocus Yes is not guessed as PDAF.7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Specifications Secondary Camera. Generic AF remains untyped, not assumed PDAF.9Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25-13610.phpRead 8 October 2026Device selfie row explicitly publishes 1/3.2 inch, physical 1.12 micrometre pitch and dual-pixel PDAF. This refines maker Front Camera - Auto Focus: Yes.
BSamsung Galaxy S26
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Autofocus | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 2.2 | 23 | 1/3.2" | Dual Pixel PDAF | Samsung 3LU |
Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Front Camera comparison: 12 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.2 inch, autofocus, Dual Pixel. Pixel size, focal length and sensor model not published.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European Exynos 2600 12 GB/256 GB camera table explicitly gives Samsung 3LU and 23 mm equivalent focal length for the 12 MP front camera. No autofocus subtype is inferred from the review AF label.
Maximum front video rate per resolution
ASamsung Galaxy S25
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
BSamsung Galaxy S26
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
Front autofocus
Yes
Yes
Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Audio features
Not available
Microphones
Network
4 of 10 differ
Network
GSM, LTE, 5G2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 2026Exact UK infrastructure table explicitly names GSM, WCDMA, LTE and 5G sub-6. HSPA is not inferred from WCDMA alone.7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact UK infrastructure table explicitly names GSM, WCDMA, LTE and 5G sub-6. HSPA is not inferred from WCDMA alone.
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 19001Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19002Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Network/Bearer exact UK model bands. Worldwide union removed. Numeric band plus published MHz kept.
3G bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B81Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Network/Bearer exact UK model bands. Worldwide union removed. Numeric band plus published MHz kept.
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B66, B38, B39, B40, B411Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026Exact EU full Network/Bearer table combines FDD and TDD band IDs.
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Network/Bearer exact UK model bands. Worldwide union removed. Numeric band plus published MHz kept.
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n66, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78, n751Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026Exact EU Sub6 FDD/TDD/SDL IDs only, no US mmWave union.
N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500), N75(1500+)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Network/Bearer exact UK model bands. Worldwide union removed. Numeric band plus published MHz kept.
5G modes
Not available
Not available
5G mmWave
No2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 2026Neither the UK (SM-S942B) nor the US (SM-S942U) spec tab lists any 5G mmWave band, while the S26 Ultra US tab does7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Infra and 5G bands list sub-6 only for this European reference model.
Maximum modem download rate
Not available
Not available
Satellite
Not available
Not available
Wi-Fi calling
Not available
Not available
Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC, Samsung Seamless Codec12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact device Additional features explicitly lists these supported Bluetooth audio codecs. US Snapdragon capabilities are not substituted.
NFC
Ultra-wideband
Not available
Not available
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026
Dual-frequency GNSS
Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
IR blaster
Not available
Not available
Features and sensors
4 of 5 differ
Fingerprint
Ultrasonic, under-display7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Input devices explicitly identifies ultrasonic sensor in OLED panel.
Not available
Face unlock
Not available
Sensors
Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026
Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
Extra buttons
Not available
Not available
Battery and charging
6 of 17 differ
Rated battery capacity
4,175mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Footnote: rated capacity is 4175 mAh. The typical value 4300 mAh is the marketed figure (IEC 61960)5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2523577_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026English fiche item 10, exact European /DS model rated capacity.
Battery capacity (typical)
Rated battery energy
Not available
Not available
Battery type
Claimed battery life
ASamsung Galaxy S25
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 29 |
BSamsung Galaxy S26
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 30 |
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026FAQ: up to 30 hours of video playback. The comparison block and the US spec tab say 31, the UK spec tab says up to 302Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 2026Video Playback Time (Hours) Up to 307Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Battery spec: up to 30 h S26, 31 h Ultra. Local 720p video, Bluetooth earphones, LTE default settings.
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
Wired charging standards
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
Wireless standards
Built-in alignment magnets
Not available
Reverse wireless output power
Not available
Reverse wired
Not available
Not available
Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
Not available
Not available
Measured
6 of 9 differ
Geekbench single-core
Geekbench multi-core
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
AnTuTu
Display brightness (measured)
PWM dimming (measured)
Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
1,200cycles2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 2026Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles 12005EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2523577_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Item 9, default settings minimum cycles. Not a normal usage guarantee.
Drop resistance class
Repairability class
SAR head (US)
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SAR body (US)
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SAR head (EU)
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SAR body (EU)
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Hearing aid compatibility
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026
In the box
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In the box
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Galaxy S26, USB-C to USB-C data cable, SIM ejector tool, Quick guide, Energy label3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Delivery contents table for European devices. S Pen is included only with Ultra. No charger.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Samsung English May 2025 Rev.2.0 Android 15 guide explicitly lists exact SM-S931B/DS, SM-S936B/DS and SM-S938B/DS on cover. Later added S25 Edge column is not borrowed.
downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdf4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026European S26/S26+/Ultra user manual, Android 16, Rev 1.0. Model-specific layouts pages 6-9 and camera settings page 76.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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