Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy S25+
5category wins
Samsung Galaxy S26
2category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Samsung Galaxy S25+
Faster chip
Samsung Galaxy S26
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy S25+
Faster charging
Samsung Galaxy S25+
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Samsung Galaxy S25+
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy S26
Best value for money
Samsung Galaxy S25+
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Panel Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 3120 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 1440 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 2600 | 2600 |
| PPI | 513 | 411 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Screen-to-body | 91.8 | 90 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) | 10-core (1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) | Xclipse 960 (ROW) / Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) (US/CA/CN) |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 2600 (ROW) / Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (US/CA/CN) |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 2 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 7 | One UI 9 |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy S26 +7%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy S26 +17%AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 +1%| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 3,013 | 3,235 (Exynos 2600) / 3,639 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 9,287 | 10,904 (Exynos 2600) / 11,047 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) |
| AnTuTu | 3,126,402 | 3,161,126 (Exynos 2600) / 3,950,082 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Other | — | UFS 4.X |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10 + , stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 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, auto-HDR, panorama | Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm, (telephoto) | 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR10+ |
| Features | HDR, HDR10 + | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4900 | 4300 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 45 | 25 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 15 | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | 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) - INT / Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN | 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) | 158.4 | 149.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Other | — | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor Aluminum 2 |
| Weight (g) | 190 | 167 |
| Width (mm) | 75.8 | 71.7 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, January 22 | 2026, February 25 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, February 03 | Available. Released 2026, March 06 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | 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 (up to 7CA), 5G | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Other | — | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - USA unlocked |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | 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+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Other | — | High-bitrate audio support |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Other | — | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy S25+ 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 S25+ packs a 4900 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.
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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