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Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S26

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Starting at

£393

£799 new

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Starting at

£666.39

£879 new

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Galaxy S25Starting at £393See options
Galaxy S26Starting at £666.39See options

In a nutshell

They share the same 50MP main camera, the same 120Hz refresh rate and the same IP68 rating. The Galaxy S25 has the lower launch price, a lighter 162g body and a smaller 6.2-inch screen. The Galaxy S26 counters with longer OS support until about 2033 (est.), the newer Exynos 2600 chip and longer battery life.

At 256GB, the Galaxy S25 launched at £859 and the Galaxy S26 at £879.

Available models

Galaxy S25

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Galaxy S26

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Excellent

Durability

Galaxy S25 89/100
Galaxy S26 95/100

The Galaxy S26 should be supported for longer, with OS updates until about 2033 (est.) against about 2032 (est.) on the Galaxy S25.

Software support:The Galaxy S25 should get OS updates until about 2032 (est.) and the Galaxy S26 until about 2033 (est.). That gives the Galaxy S26 the longer support window.

Weight:The Galaxy S25 weighs 162g and the Galaxy S26 167g, so the Galaxy S25 is the lighter phone.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68, the same protection against dust and water.

Frame:Both use the same armour aluminium frame.

Released

2025
2026Newer

Updates until (est.)

2032
2033Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Armour Aluminium
Armour Aluminium

Weight

162gLighter
167g

Release date

7 February 2025
11 March 2026

Front glass

Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Dimensions

146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm
149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm

Security updates until

2032
2033

Repairability

EU repairability class C
EU repairability class C

Performance

Galaxy S25 94/100
Galaxy S26 100/100

The Galaxy S26 has the newer chip, the Exynos 2600.

Chip:The Galaxy S25 runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy and the Galaxy S26 the Exynos 2600. The Exynos 2600 is the newer chip, from 2026.

Storage:The Galaxy S25 launched in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB and the Galaxy S26 in 256GB and 512GB.

Memory:Both have the same 12GB of RAM.

AI features:Both support Galaxy AI, the same AI suite.

Chip

Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Exynos 2600

RAM

12GB
12GB

Storage options

128GB, 256GB, 512GB
256GB, 512GB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

Galaxy S25 92/100
Galaxy S26 92/100

The Galaxy S26 has the bigger screen, at 6.3 inches.

Size:The Galaxy S26's 6.3-inch screen is bigger than the 6.2-inch screen on the Galaxy S25.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

Panel:Both use the same Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 2340 x 1080.

Brightness:Both peak at the same 2600 nits, by the makers' figures.

Screen size

6.2"
6.3"Bigger screen

Screen type

Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2340 x 1080
2340 x 1080

Peak brightness

2600 nits (maker figure)
2600 nits (maker figure)

Camera

Galaxy S25 70/100
Galaxy S26 70/100

The same 50MP main camera on both, so everyday shots start from the same resolution.

Ultrawide:Both have the same 12MP ultrawide.

Zoom:Both have a 3x optical telephoto, the same reach.

Selfies:Both have the same 12MP selfie camera.

Video:Both record video at up to 8K 30fps, the same top setting.

Main camera

50MP
50MP

Ultrawide

12MP
12MP

Telephoto

10MP
10MP

Optical zoom

3x
3x

Front camera

12MP
12MP

Video recording

8K 30fps
8K 30fps

Battery

Galaxy S25 67/100
Galaxy S26 72/100

The Galaxy S26 lasts longer on Samsung's figures, up to 30 hours of video against 29.

Battery life:Samsung rates the Galaxy S25 at up to 29 hours of video playback and the Galaxy S26 at up to 30 hours.

Capacity:The Galaxy S26 has the bigger battery, 4300mAh against 4000mAh.

Wireless charging:For wireless charging, the Galaxy S25 supports Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and the Galaxy S26 Qi.

Battery

4000mAh
4300mAhBigger battery

Wired charging

25W
–

Wireless charging

Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
Qi

Video playback (maker)

Up to 29 hours
Up to 30 hours

Connectivity

Galaxy S25 88/100
Galaxy S26 88/100

Both have 5G and the same Wi-Fi 7.

Port:Both have the same USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1) port.

SIM:Both take the same Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM setup.

Bluetooth:Both have the same Bluetooth 5.4.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7

SIM

Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth 5.4

Our verdict

Buy the Galaxy S25 if you want the lower launch price and a lighter 162g body. Buy the Galaxy S26 if you want longer OS support until about 2033 (est.) and the newer Exynos 2600 chip.

Buy the Galaxy S25 if

  • You want the lower launch price
  • You want a lighter 162g body
  • You want a smaller 6.2-inch screen
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Buy the Galaxy S26 if

  • You want longer OS support until about 2033 (est.)
  • You want the newer Exynos 2600 chip
  • You want longer battery life
Shop from £666.39

FAQs

The Galaxy S25 should get OS updates until about 2032 (est.) and the Galaxy S26 until about 2033 (est.). That gives the Galaxy S26 the longer support window.

The Galaxy S26's 6.3-inch screen is bigger than the 6.2-inch screen on the Galaxy S25.

Every Reboxed phone has a minimum of 80% battery health. If you want the closest thing to new, some phones offer our New Battery Upgrade, professionally installed before your phone is dispatched. If it's available, you'll see it on the product page.

Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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