Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S25 and the Samsung Galaxy S26, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.2 in | 6.3 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 162 g | 167 g |
| Released | Feb 2025 | Mar 2026 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S25 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy S26 is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.3 inches, FHD+ |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~416 ppi density) | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 15, One UI 7 | Android 16, One UI 8.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (3 nm) or Exynos 2600 (2 nm) (region dependent) |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno (specific model not detailed) | Adreno (Snapdragon) / Xclipse (Exynos) |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Card slot | No | — |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Super Steady video | — |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps, HDR10+ |
| Lenses | — | Triple: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide); 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, 30x Space Zoom |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF | — |
| Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ | Dual video call, Auto-HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Lenses | — | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4300 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless | 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm (5.78 x 2.78 x 0.28 in) | 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 162 g (5.71 oz) | 167 g |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Armor Aluminum 2 frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM) |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 22, 2025 | February 25, 2026 |
| Status | Available. Released February 7, 2025 | Available. Released March 11, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S25 or Samsung Galaxy S26?
Samsung Galaxy S26 — 4,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S25 versus 4,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S26.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S25 or Samsung Galaxy S26?
Samsung Galaxy S25 — 162 g for the Samsung Galaxy S25 versus 167 g for the Samsung Galaxy S26.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S25 or Samsung Galaxy S26?
Samsung Galaxy S26 — Feb 2025 for the Samsung Galaxy S25 versus Mar 2026 for the Samsung Galaxy S26.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S25 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 9/10.