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Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Samsung Galaxy S26+
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

263,760DA
Samsung Galaxy S26
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26

215,760DACheaper

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Samsung Galaxy S26

Faster chip

Even

Bigger battery

Samsung Galaxy S26+

Faster charging

Samsung Galaxy S26+

Higher-resolution camera

Even

Better display

Samsung Galaxy S26+

Lighter body

Samsung Galaxy S26

Best value for money

Samsung Galaxy S26

Full specs comparison

Display

SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy S26
Size (inches)6.76.3
Panel TypeDynamic LTPO AMOLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED
Resolution Height31202340
Resolution Width14401080
Refresh Rate120120
Peak Brightness26002600
PPI516411
Glass TypeCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Screen-to-body90.790

Platform

SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy S26
CPUOcta-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) - ROWOcta-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
GPUAdreno 840 - US/CNXclipse 960 - ROWAdreno 840 - US/CNXclipse 960 - ROW
Chipset NameSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Process (nm)33
OS NameAndroidAndroid
UI SkinOne UI 8.5One UI 8.5
OS Version1616

Benchmarks

Geekbench (Single-Core)

Samsung Galaxy S26+3,400
Samsung Galaxy S263,400

Geekbench (Multi-Core)

Samsung Galaxy S26+10,500
Samsung Galaxy S2610,500

AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+3,400,000
Samsung Galaxy S263,400,000
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy S26
Geekbench (Single-Core)3,4003,400
Geekbench (Multi-Core)10,50010,500
AnTuTu3,400,0003,400,000

Memory

SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy S26
Card SlotNoNo
Variants256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM

Main Camera

SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy S26
Video8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10 + , stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10 + , stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
FeaturesBest Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panoramaBest Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Count33
Telephoto10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm, (telephoto)10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm, (telephoto)
ultrawide12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide)12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide)
Wide50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, (wide)50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, (wide)

Selfie Camera

SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy S26
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
FeaturesHDR, HDR10 +HDR, HDR10 +
Count11
Lens12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, (wide)12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, (wide)

Battery

SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy S26
Capacity (mAh)49004300
ChemistryLi-IonLi-Ion
Wired Charging (W)4525
Wireless Charging (W)2015

Body

SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy S26
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frameGlass 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)158.4149.6
Thickness (mm)7.37.2
Weight (g)190167
Width (mm)75.871.7

Launch

SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy S26
Announced2026, February 252026, February 25
StatusComing soon. Exp. release 2026, March 06Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, March 06

Network

SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy S26
2G BandsGSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G BandsHSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100
4G Bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G Bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
SpeedHSPA, LTE (CA), 5GHSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
TechnologyGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5GGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy S26
Bluetooth65.4
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
RadioNoNo
USB TypeType-CType-C
USB Version3.23.2
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7

Sound

SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy S26
3.5mm JackNoNo
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers

Features

SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy S26
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Samsung Galaxy S26 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Samsung Galaxy S26 is 18% cheaper at 215,760 DZD versus 263,760 DZD for the Samsung Galaxy S26+, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.

Samsung Galaxy S26+ packs a 4900 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.

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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