Samsung Galaxy S26
2026Software supported
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Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Compact Design
- 7-Year Support
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
- Gorilla Glass Armor 2
- Galaxy AI 2.0
- Superb Display
What to consider
- Slow Charging
- Base Storage Limitation
- No MicroSD Card Slot
- Telephoto Limitation
- High Launch Price
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 6.3"
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2340
- Display type
- Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Refresh rate
- 120Hz
- Max brightness
- 3000 nits (peak)
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 5
Display
- Screen size
- 6.3"
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2340
- Display type
- Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Refresh rate
- 120Hz
- Max brightness
- 3000 nits (peak)
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 5
Performance
- Processor
- Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CNExynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW
- CPU cores
- Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) - US/CN10-core (1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro) - ROW
- GPU
- Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CNXclipse 960 - ROW
- RAM
- 12GB
- AnTuTu score
- 2441481 (v10)
Camera
- Main camera
- 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
- Ultra-wide
- 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚, Dual Pixel PDAF
- Telephoto
- 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
- Front camera
- 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
- Video
- 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Battery
- Capacity
- 4300 mAh
- Charging speed
- 25W wired, PD3.0, 55% in 30 min
- Wireless charging
- Yes (15W)
- Battery life
- Up to 19 hours of video playback
Connectivity
- 5G
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth
- 5.4, A2DP, LE
- NFC
- Yes
- USB
- USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm
- Weight
- 167 g
- Materials
- Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
- Water resistance
- IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
New
from 818,8 €
Brand new, sealed box. Full manufacturer warranty.
Excellent (A+)
from 664,9 €
The device looks like new. No scratches on the screen or body. Battery health is 95-100%.
Very Good (A)
from 653,8 €
In very good condition. Minimal signs of use.
Good (B)
from 647,7 €
In very good condition. May have a few micro-scratches visible only at certain angles. Battery health 85-95%.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with Samsung Galaxy S26.
PWM flicker at low brightness
ModerateScreen brightness adjustment technology
Camera shutter lag
MinorDelay in image processing algorithms
Overheating during AI processing
ModerateHigh load on the NPU (Neural Processing Unit)
One UI 8.1 software bugs
MinorUnoptimised code in the new operating system
Repairs and Parts8/10 iFixit
Battery Replacement
Uses stretch-release adhesive strips, making battery removal easier without chemicals.
Screen Replacement
Screen replacement requires removing almost all components as it is attached to the frame.
Charging Port Repair
The charging port is located on a separate daughterboard, which is easily replaceable.
Samsung's 'Self-Repair' program ensures the availability of original spare parts for at least 7 years.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
60 kg CO2e
Water Saved
14200 liters
E-Waste Avoided
185 grams
Reused
94%
Recycled
6%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / Refurbed.com calculation model (2026)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
AI Enthusiast
A user who wants the latest AI tools for work and creativity.
- Galaxy AI 2.0 features
- Powerful NPU in the processor
- 7 years of software support
Business User
A professional who needs a reliable and secure device that fits in their pocket.
- Compact size
- Samsung Knox security
- DeX support with an external display
Content Creator
A person who takes many photos and videos for social media.
- 8K video recording
- True-to-life colours
- Powerful AI-based photo editing
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
FinlandYour country
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
The device supports global 5G frequencies and is ready for 5G-Advanced (5.5G) technology.
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The S26 remains an excellent choice as the S27 offers only a minimal speed increase and a similar AI experience.
| Feature | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S27 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 |
| Screen Brightness | 3000 nits | 3200 nits |
| Charging Speed | 25W | 45W |
The S26 wins with its dynamic screen refresh rate and more open AI ecosystem, while the iPhone 17 offers better video post-processing.
| Feature | Galaxy S26 | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 1-120Hz LTPO | 120Hz ProMotion |
| AI Features | Galaxy AI 2.0 | Apple Intelligence |
| Weight | 167g | 178g |
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