Galaxy S25
Galaxy S26
🏆 Verdict
Galaxy S26 is the better pick overall by 2.7 points, leading in Charging, Battery and Performance. Galaxy S25 remains a strong contender elsewhere.
By category
Performance
Galaxy S26 is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (performance index 100 vs 96). 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
Galaxy S26's battery is 300 mAh larger (4,300 vs 4,000 mAh), about 8% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Galaxy S26 charges faster over cable (45W vs 25W).
Display
Galaxy S26 has the larger screen (6.3" vs 6.2").
Build & durability
Both are similar in durability and weight.
Updates
Both have about the same update window (7 years).
Specifications
| Galaxy S25 | Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8 Elite | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| 12 GB | RAM | 12 GB |
| 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Display | 6.3" Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2340×1080 (416 ppi) | Resolution | 2340×1080 (409 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 |
| 4,000 mAh | Battery | 4,300 mAh |
| 25 W | Wired charging | 45 W |
| 15 W | Wireless charging | 15 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 162 g | Weight | 163 g |
| 7 years | OS updates (estimated) | 7 years |
| $799 | Launch price | $799 |
| 2025-01 | Released | 2026-02 |
Official source: Galaxy S25 · Official source: Galaxy S26
⚠ Data pending confirmation: Galaxy S26
Galaxy S25
Cons
- Smaller battery
- Slower charging (25W)
Galaxy S26
Pros
- 4,300 mAh battery
- 45W charging
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.