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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Category Average

Verdict

Our overall take, at a glance

Key takeaways

  • Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Category Average overall by 72 points (72 vs 0 out of 100).
  • Samsung Galaxy S26 stands out on Memory RAM capacity: 12 GB, Storage capacity: 512 GB, Display Refresh rate: 120 Hz.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads overall
Why it stands out
  • Memory RAM capacity: 12 GB
  • Storage capacity: 512 GB
  • Display Refresh rate: 120 Hz

Battery capacity

Larger cell — a hardware spec, not battery life

Samsung Galaxy S264,300 mAh
Category Average4,740 mAh

Capacity is the raw battery size. Real-world battery life depends just as much on the processor, software and display.

Physical Comparison

Weigh them up, then compare real dimensions in 3D

167 g199 g
Samsung Galaxy S26Category Average

Category Average is 32 g (19%) heavier than Samsung Galaxy S26.

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Detailed Specifications

The full spec sheet, side by side

Chip

Feature
Samsung Galaxy S26
Category Average
Model
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Memory

Feature
Samsung Galaxy S26
Category Average
RAM capacity
12 GB
10 GB
Memory technology
UFS 4.X

Storage

Feature
Samsung Galaxy S26
Category Average
Storage capacity
512 GB
263 GB
Is expandable
No
No

Display

Feature
Samsung Galaxy S26
Category Average
Size
6.3 in
6.5 in
Resolution
1080 × 2340 px
1227 × 2653 px
Pixel density
411 PPI
448 PPI
Refresh rate
120 Hz
111 Hz
Display technology
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Protection
Has pen support
No
No
Screen-to-body ratio
91%87%

Rear Camera

Feature
Samsung Galaxy S26
Category Average
Rear camera (megapixels)
50 MP
58 MP
Rear camera aperture
1.8
1.8
Optical zoom
3
5.7
Has High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Yes
Yes
Has Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Yes
Yes
Number of cameras
3
3
Other cameras
12 MP ultrawide (f/2.2), 10 MP telephoto (f/2.4, 3x optical zoom)
8MP Ultra Wide f2.2

Front Camera

Feature
Samsung Galaxy S26
Category Average
Front camera (megapixels)
12 MP
20 MP
Front camera aperture
2.2
2.2

Cellular

Feature
Samsung Galaxy S26
Category Average
Cellular technology
SIM type
Has dual-sim support
Yes
Yes

Connectivity

Feature
Samsung Galaxy S26
Category Average
Bluetooth technology
Wi-Fi technology
Connector
USB Type-C 3.2
Has a headphone jack
No
No

Sensors

Feature
Samsung Galaxy S26
Category Average
Has a NFC sensor
Yes
Yes
Has an accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Has a gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Has a magnetic field sensor
Yes
Yes
Has an atmospheric pressure sensor
Yes
Yes
Has a GPS sensor
Yes
Yes

Design & Weight

Feature
Samsung Galaxy S26
Category Average
Color
N/A
Dimensions
7.17 × 14.96 × 0.72 cm
7.55 × 15.73 × 0.82 cm
Weight
167 g
199 g

Power & Battery

Feature
Samsung Galaxy S26
Category Average
Battery capacity
4,300 mAh
4,740 mAh
Has wireless charging support
Yes
Yes
Has fast charging support
Yes
Yes

Benchmark

Feature
Samsung Galaxy S26
Category Average
Antutu score
N/A
1,281,457
Geekbench single-core score
N/A
1,867
Geekbench multi-core score
N/A
5,205

Miscellaneous

Feature
Samsung Galaxy S26
Category Average
Release date
March 11, 2026
September 22, 2023
SAR (Head)
1.19 W/kg
1 W/kg
SAR (Body)
1.2 W/kg
1.1 W/kg
Dust & Water resistance
Operating system
Android 16

Security

Feature
Samsung Galaxy S26
Category Average
Has a fingerprint scanner
Yes
Yes
Has an advanced face scanner
No
No

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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