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Samsung Galaxy S26

Release Date: 24 Feb, 2026

₹ 79,999

Samsung Exynos 2600 S5E9965

Processor

6.3" 120 Hz

Display

50 MP

Rear camera

12 MP

Front camera

4,300 mAh

Battery

12 GB / NA

Memory

Samsung Galaxy S26

₹ 79,999

Available Colors :

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Variants:

12 Gb 512 Gb
12 Gb 256 Gb

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Performance
  • Chipset: Samsung Exynos 2600 S5E9965
  • Processor: Deca Core (3.8 GHz, Single core, Arm C1-Ultra + 3.25 GHz, Tri core, ARM C1-Pro + 2.75 GHz, Hexa Core, ARM C1-Pro)
Display
  • Display Type: Dynamic AMOLED 2x
  • Screen Resolution: 1080x2340 px (FHD+)
  • Screen Size: 6.3 inch
Camera
  • Front Camera: 12 MP
  • Rear Camera: 50 MP
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Expert Review

8.5/10

Expert score

Design

8.6

A refreshed camera island and slightly larger frame give the base S26 a fresher flagship look.

Display

9

The 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel is sharp, vibrant, and comfortably bright outdoors.

Camera

8.5

The unchanged 50MP triple camera system remains reliably excellent, elevated further by new AI tools.

Performance

9

Flagship-grade silicon and a big NPU boost make multitasking and AI features feel effortless.

Battery

7.8

The bigger 4300mAh cell improves stamina, though charging speeds still trail rival flagships.

Value

7.4

A genuinely capable flagship, though the price hike over the S25 stings a little.

Expert Conclusion

The Galaxy S26 is a safe but polished evolution of Samsung's standard flagship, and safe is not necessarily a bad thing here. The bigger 6.3-inch display and larger 4300mAh battery are welcome, tangible upgrades, and performance from the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 or Exynos 2600, depending on market, feels genuinely fast for everything from gaming to on-device AI. Samsung has not touched the camera hardware this generation, leaning instead on new Galaxy AI features like Nightography Video and Creative Studio to justify the upgrade. Charging speed remains a sore point at just 25W. With a global price increase, it is a slightly harder sell than before, but it remains a dependable, long-supported flagship for the mainstream buyer.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Specifications

  • RAM
    12 GB
  • Operating System
    Android v16
  • Custom Ui
    Samsung One UI 8.5
  • Processor
    3.8 Hz

    Deca Core (3.8 GHz, Single core, Arm C1-Ultra + 3.25 GHz, Tri core, ARM C1-Pro + 2.75 GHz, Hexa Core, ARM C1-Pro)

  • Front Camera
    12 MP
  • Rear Camera
    50 MP
  • Battery
    4300 mAh
  • Display
    6.3 inch

  • Launch Date
    Feb 25, 2026
  • OS Updates
    7 years
  • Security Updates
    7 years

  • Chipset
    Samsung Exynos 2600 S5E9965
  • Processor
    3.8 Hz

    Deca Core (3.8 GHz, Single core, Arm C1-Ultra + 3.25 GHz, Tri core, ARM C1-Pro + 2.75 GHz, Hexa Core, ARM C1-Pro)

  • Architecture
    64 bit
  • Fabrication
    2 nm
  • Graphics GPU
    Xclipse 960
  • RAM Type
    LPDDR5X

  • Display Type
    Dynamic AMOLED 2x
  • Screen Size
    6.3 inch
  • Screen Resolution
    1080x2340 px (FHD+)
  • Main Display Peak Brightness
    2600 nits
  • Refresh Rate
    120 Hz
  • Aspect Ratio
    19.5:9
  • Pixel Density
    409 ppi
  • Screen To Body Ratio Calculated
    90.64 %
  • Screen Protection
    Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
  • Bezel Less Display
    Yes with punch-hole display
  • Main Display Screen To Body Ratio Claimed By The Brand
    90.9 %

  • Height
    149.6 mm
  • Width
    71.7 mm
  • Thickness
    7.2 mm
  • Weight
    167 g
  • Build Material
    Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
  • Water Resistance
    Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter)
  • Ruggedness
    Dust proof

  • Rear Camera Resolution
    50 MP

    50 MP Primary Camera, f/1.8, Wide Angle(85° field-of-view), 1µm pixel size, upto 2x Optical Zoom + 12 MP Secondary Camera, f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle, 1.4µm pixel size + 10 MP Tertiary, f/2.4, Telephoto, 1µm pixel size, upto 30x Digital Zoom, upto 3x Optical Zooma

  • Autofocus
    Yes, Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus
  • OIS
    Yes
  • Flash
    Yes, LED Flash
  • Image Resolution
    6150 x 8150 Pixels
  • Rear Camera Features
    3x Optical Zoom + 2x Optical Quality Zoom
  • Rear Video Recording
    8k @30 fps
  • Rear Camera Video Recording Features
    Bokeh portrait video

  • Front Camera Resolution
    12 MP

    12 MP Primary Camera, f/2.2, wide angle, 1.12µm pixel size

  • Front Autofocus
    Yes, Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus
  • Front Flash
    Yes, Screen flash
  • Front Video Recording
    Full HD @30 fps

  • Battery Capacity
    4300 mAh
  • Battery Type
    Li-ion
  • Quick Charging
    25 W

    Yes, 25W Fast Charging v2.0, 55% in 30 minutes

  • Wireless Charging
    15 W

    Yes, 15W Wireless Charging

  • Wireless Reverse Charging
    4.5 W

    Yes, 15W Wireless Charging

  • Internal Storage
    512 GB
  • Storage Type
    UFS 4.0
  • Expandable Memory
    No

  • SIM Slot S
    Dual SIM
  • SIM Type
    SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano/eSIM
  • Network Support
    5G, 4G
  • VoLTE
    Yes
  • SAR Value
    Head: 0.956 W
  • Wi-Fi
    Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/be), MIMO
  • Wi Fi Features
    Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
  • Bluetooth
    Yes, v5.4
  • GPS
    Yes with A-GPS
  • NFC
    Yes

  • Audio Jack
    USB Type-C

  • Fingerprint
    Yes
  • Fingerprint Sensor Position
    On-screen
  • Fingerprint Sensor Type
    Ultrasonic
  • Sensors
    Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

Samsung Galaxy S26 Competitors

₹ 79,999

Samsung Exynos 2600 S5E9965

6.3" 120 Hz Display

50 MP Rear

12 MP Front

12 GB RAM

4300 mAh

₹ 89,999

MediaTek Dimensity 9600

6.59" 144 Hz Display

50 MP Rear

50 MP Front

12 GB RAM 256 GB Storage

7000 mAh

₹ 79,900

Apple A19 T8150a

6.1" 60 Hz Display

48 MP Rear

12 MP Front

8 GB RAM

4005 mAh

₹ 99,900

Apple

6.3" 120 Hz Display

48 MP Rear

18 MP Front

8 GB RAM 256 GB Storage

3692 N/A

₹ 59,999

Apple A18

6.1" 60 Hz Display

48 MP Rear

12 MP Front

8 GB RAM 128 GB Storage

4005 mAh

₹ 59,900

Apple A18

6.1" 60 Hz Display

48 MP Rear

12 MP Front

8 GB RAM 128 GB Storage

3961 mAh

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Samsung Galaxy S26 FAQs

Samsung Galaxy S26 price in India is ₹79,999.

You can compare live prices and buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 from popular online stores in India through Comparos.in.

Popular alternatives to the Samsung Galaxy S26 under a similar price include Vivo vivo X500, Apple iPhone 17e, Apple iPhone 17, Apple iPhone 16e, Apple iPhone 16E (iPhone SE 4). Compare them on Comparos.in before buying.

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S26 supports fast charging (25).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a front camera setup of 12 MP and a rear camera setup of 50 MP.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 comes with a 6.3 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x 120 Hz refresh rate display.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is available in Sky blue Colour, White Colour, Cobalt Violet Colour, Pink Gold Colour, Silver Shadow Colour, Black Coloiur colour options.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 comes with a 4300 mAh battery.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 offers water protection (Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter)). Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for water exposure.

No, the Samsung Galaxy S26 does not support expandable storage.

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S26 supports 5G, 4G.

You can compare the Samsung Galaxy S26 with other 5G phones such as Vivo vivo X500, Apple iPhone 17e, Apple iPhone 17, Apple iPhone 16e, Apple iPhone 16E (iPhone SE 4) on Comparos.in.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 comes with up to 12GB RAM.

Yes, 12GB RAM on the Samsung Galaxy S26 is generally enough for smooth multitasking and mainstream gaming.

Other phones you can compare with the Samsung Galaxy S26 include Vivo vivo X500, Apple iPhone 17e, Apple iPhone 17, Apple iPhone 16e, Apple iPhone 16E (iPhone SE 4).

The maximum storage available on the Samsung Galaxy S26 is 512GB.

No, the Samsung Galaxy S26 does not support expandable storage via microSD card.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 features a 50 MP rear camera setup.

Yes, the 50 MP camera setup on the Samsung Galaxy S26 is well suited for everyday photography and social content.

It is powered by the Samsung Exynos 2600 S5E9965, paired with up to 12GB RAM and and a 120Hz display.

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S26 supports wireless charging (15).

On the Samsung Galaxy S26, wireless charging is listed as 15.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a 120Hz display refresh rate.

Yes, the 120Hz refresh rate on the Samsung Galaxy S26 makes scrolling, animations and gameplay feel smoother in daily use.

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S26 comes with a Dynamic AMOLED 2x display.

The AMOLED display on the Samsung Galaxy S26 typically offers deeper blacks, vibrant colours and better contrast for media and everyday use.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 weighs 167 g.

Yes, at around 167 g, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is relatively lightweight and comfortable for long use.

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S26 uses Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is listed with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

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