Galaxy S24+
Galaxy S26+
🏆 Verdict
Galaxy S26+ is the better pick overall by 4.9 points, leading in Performance. Galaxy S24+ remains a strong contender elsewhere.
By category
Performance
Galaxy S26+ is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (performance index 100 vs 78). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use.
Camera
The two camera systems are close on paper; the real difference is in processing and colour science.
Battery
Both batteries are about the same size (4,900 mAh).
Charging
Charging speeds are similar.
Display
The displays are close on the core specs.
Build & durability
Both are similar in durability and weight.
Updates
Both have about the same update window (7 years).
Specifications
| Galaxy S24+ | Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Exynos 2400 | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| 12 GB | RAM | 12 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 3120×1440 (513 ppi) | Resolution | 3120×1440 (513 ppi) |
| 2,600 nits | Peak brightness | 2,600 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 12 MP | Ultrawide | 12 MP |
| 10 MP · 3× | Telephoto | 10 MP · 3× |
| 12 MP | Front camera | 12 MP |
| 4,900 mAh | Battery | 4,900 mAh |
| 45 W | Wired charging | 45 W |
| 15 W | Wireless charging | 15 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 196 g | Weight | 190 g |
| 7 years | OS updates (estimated) | 7 years |
| $999 | Launch price | $999 |
| 2024-01 | Released | 2026-02 |
Official source: Galaxy S24+ · Official source: Galaxy S26+
⚠ Data pending confirmation: Galaxy S26+
Galaxy S24+
Cons
- Slower chip
Galaxy S26+
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5)
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.