Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S26
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Samsung Galaxy S26
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Faster chip
Samsung Galaxy S26
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy S26
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Better display
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Best value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Panel Type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 3120 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 1440 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 2600 |
| PPI | 513 | 411 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Screen-to-body | 92.1 | 90 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) | 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 830 (1200 MHz) | Adreno 840 - US/CNXclipse 960 - ROW |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 3 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 7 | One UI 8.5 |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy S26 +18%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy S26 +10%AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 +36%| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 3,033 | 3,588 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 9,271 | 10,207 |
| AnTuTu | 2,759,190 | 3,740,686 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10 + , stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Features | Best Face, LED flash, HDR, panorama | Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 3 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR, HDR10 + |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3900 | 4300 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 25 | 25 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 15 | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2), titanium frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN |
| Height (mm) | 158.2 | 149.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 5.8 | 7.2 |
| Weight (g) | 163 | 167 |
| Width (mm) | 75.6 | 71.7 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, May 13 | 2026, February 25 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, May 29 | Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, March 06 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | Unspecified | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Samsung Galaxy S26 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Samsung Galaxy S26 packs a 4300 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy S26 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.
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