Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
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Beebom Score
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Samsung Exynos 2600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4000mAh, 25W | 4900mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance and Battery |
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General
| Colors | Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold | Cobalt Violet, Black, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 22, 2025 | February 25, 2026 | ||
| Availability | February 07, 2025 | March 10, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹80,999 | ₹1,19,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 3120 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 416 ppi | 516 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Weight | 162 grams | 190 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Armor Aluminium | Armor Aluminium | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass victus 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Exynos 2600 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Deca-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Xclipse 960 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Adaptive VDIS, Continuous Shooting, Expert RAW, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, OIS, PDAF | Best Face | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit HDR, HDR10+ |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Browsing assist, Call assist, Chat assist, Drawing Assist, Gemini integration, Interpreter, Note assist, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Photo assist, Writing Assist | AI Assistant, AI Document Scanning, AI Image Enhancements, AI suggestions, Circle to Search, Galaxy AI, Photo assist |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+ | Face unlock, HDR Photos, HDR10+ | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 4900 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, E-Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
