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Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S26

Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S26 are evenly matched on specs.

Galaxy S25

Samsung · Feb 2025

₹80,999

63 / 100 spec score

Galaxy S26

Samsung · Feb 2026

₹87,999

63 / 100 spec score

Area by area

Galaxy S25Galaxy S26
DisplayGalaxy S26 leads6071
PerformanceGalaxy S25 leads8666
Cameras3131
BatteryGalaxy S26 leads2437
PortabilityGalaxy S25 leads7774
Longevity100100

Why pick Galaxy S25

  • Top CPU clock: 4.47 GHz vs 3.80 GHz
  • Weight: 162 g vs 167 g

Compact and light

Why pick Galaxy S26

  • Battery: 4,300 mAh vs 4,000 mAh

Light at 167 g and 7.2 mm thin

Tiebreaker

What matters to you?

Set how much each area matters. The verdict updates instantly and stays on your device.

Your pick

Galaxy S26

Too close to call on your priorities.

  1. Galaxy S2663
  2. Galaxy S2563

If Performance mattered a bit more to you, Galaxy S25 would draw level.

Full specifications

Display
Galaxy S25Galaxy S26
Size6.20 in6.30 in
PanelDynamic AMOLED 2XDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution2340 × 10802340 × 1080
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits—
Performance
Galaxy S25Galaxy S26
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxySamsung Exynos 2600
Process3 nm—
Top CPU clock4.47 GHz3.80 GHz
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage (base)256 GB256 GB
Storage (max)512 GB512 GB
Memory card slotNoNo
Cameras
Galaxy S25Galaxy S26
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto10 MP10 MP
Longest optical zoom3 ×3 ×
Front camera12 MP12 MP
Best video8K @ 30 fps8K @ 30 fps
Battery & charging
Galaxy S25Galaxy S26
Battery4,000 mAh4,300 mAh
Wired charging25 W—
Wireless charging15 W—
Design
Galaxy S25Galaxy S26
Weight162 g167 g
Thickness7.2 mm7.2 mm
Water resistanceIP68—
BuildAluminium frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2—
Software & connectivity
Galaxy S25Galaxy S26
Launched withAndroid 15 (One UI 7)Android (One UI)
OS updates promised7 years7 years
5GYesYes
3.5 mm jackNoNo

Green marks the better value where “better” is clear. Specs from each maker’s published pages.