Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S25: How the two Galaxy S series smartphones compare

Samsung has launched its much-teased Galaxy S26 smartphone series at Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event in San Francisco, US. The all new Galaxy S26 series consists of three phones -- Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra. Out of all three handsets, the Galaxy S26 is the most affordable. Powered by Exynos 2600 chipset, the smartphone runs Android 16 operating system. The smartphone houses a 50MP triple rear camera setup and is backed by 4,300 mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy S26 comes with a starting price of Rs 87,999.For those wondering if they should go for the new Samsung Galaxy S26 or whether it is a worthy upgrade from the last year’s Samsung Galaxy S25, here’s a specs comparison to help decide where to put their money.

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Here's a comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Galaxy S25:

Feature	Samsung Galaxy S25	Samsung Galaxy S26
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy 37% faster CPU, 30% faster GPU, and 40% better AI performance	Exynos 2600 chip Up to 19% faster CPU, 24% boost in GPU performance and 39% improvement in NPU
RAM	12GB	12GB
Display	6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X 1080 x 2340 resolution ProScaler enhances image quality by up to 40%	6.3-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display 120Hz adaptive refresh rate; Vision booster
Rear Cameras	50MP main 12MP ultra-wide 10MP telephoto AI-powered enhancements for improved low-light photography	50 MP Wide Camera 12MP ultra-wide 10MP Telephoto Camera Optical quality zoom is enabled by the Adaptive Pixel sensor
Front Camera	12MP	12MP
Battery	4,000 mAh Improved power efficiency due to Snapdragon 8 Elite processor	4,300 mAh Up to 55% charge in around 30 mins with 25W Adapter
Software	Android 15 One UI 7 Enhanced AI features including Now Brief and Now Bar	Android 16 One UI 8.5
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth v5.3	Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth v 6.0
Build	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus2	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus2
Charging	Supports Qi2 charging with compatible cases	Wireless charging compatible with WPC
AI Features	Advanced AI features including AI Select, Cross-App Actions, and improved Bixby integration	Privacy Display Now Nudge Now Brief Circle to Search with Google AIpowered Call Screening
Price	Starting at Rs 80,999	Starting at Rs 87,999

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