Samsung Galaxy S26 series

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The Samsung Galaxy S26 Series has three models, each built for a different kind of user. All three share the same refined design, Galaxy AI features and Dynamic AMOLED 2x display technology.

• Galaxy S26 — 6.3-inch compact flagship. 50MP triple camera, 4300mAh battery, up to 30 hours video playback. Exynos 2600.
• Galaxy S26+ — 6.7-inch mid-size flagship. 50MP triple camera, 4900mAh battery, up to 31 hours video playback, 69% charge in 30 minutes. Exynos 2600.
• Galaxy S26 Ultra — 6.9-inch flagship. 200MP camera at F1.4, 5000mAh battery, 65W charging, built-in S Pen, Privacy Display. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

The three models share the same design language and Galaxy AI features but differ in screen size, camera capability, battery and extras.

• Screen size — 6.3-inch (S26), 6.7-inch (S26+), 6.9-inch (S26 Ultra).
• Camera — S26 and S26+ have a 50MP main camera with 3x optical zoom. The S26 Ultra has a 200MP main camera at F1.4 with 5x optical zoom and 100x Space Zoom.
• Battery — 4300mAh (S26), 4900mAh (S26+), 5000mAh (S26 Ultra).
• Charging — S26 reaches 55% in 30 minutes, S26+ reaches 69%, S26 Ultra reaches 75% with 65W Super Fast Charging 3.0.
• Chipset — Exynos 2600 on S26 and S26+, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 on the S26 Ultra.
• Ultra exclusives — built-in S Pen and Privacy Display are only on the S26 Ultra.

The chipset varies by model. The Galaxy S26 and S26+ both run on the Exynos 2600 — Samsung's own chip with improved CPU, GPU, NPU and AI performance, and 4x improved image processing precision through mDNIe technology. The Galaxy S26 Ultra runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy — a Qualcomm chip customised specifically for Galaxy, with a 39% faster NPU for smarter AI processing and stronger sustained performance under heavy load.

All three models are built for all-day use. Battery life varies by model.

• Galaxy S26 — 4300mAh, up to 30 hours video playback.
• Galaxy S26+ — 4900mAh, up to 31 hours video playback.
• Galaxy S26 Ultra — 5000mAh, up to 31 hours video playback.

All three models support fast wired charging and wireless charging. Wired charging speed varies by model.

• Galaxy S26 — up to 55% in around 30 minutes.
• Galaxy S26+ — up to 69% in around 30 minutes.
• Galaxy S26 Ultra — up to 75% in around 30 minutes with 65W Super Fast Charging 3.0.

All three models have triple rear cameras with AI-enhanced processing. The S26 Ultra steps things up significantly with its main sensor.

• Galaxy S26 and S26+ — 50MP Wide, 12MP Ultrawide, 12MP Telephoto with 3x optical zoom and up to 30x digital zoom. 12MP front camera with AI ISP for natural-looking selfies.
• Galaxy S26 Ultra — 200MP Wide at F1.4 (47% brighter than S25 Ultra), 50MP Ultrawide, 50MP Telephoto with 5x optical zoom and 100x Space Zoom. AI Zoom, Nightography video and Super Steady Horizontal Lock across all models.

All three models are built to handle daily use. Every model in the S26 Series has an Armor Aluminum frame, IP68 water and dust resistance and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the back. The S26 Ultra also has Corning Gorilla Armor 2 on the front for extra impact protection.

Browse our full range of Galaxy S26 cases and screen protectors from OtterBox, ZAGG and PanzerGlass at JB Hi-Fi.

All three S26 models come with the same Galaxy AI feature set running on Android 16 and One UI 8.5.

• Photo Assist — move, resize or remove objects, fill backgrounds or use text prompts to edit photos quickly.
• Creative Studio — automatically generates sticker sets and other creations from your photos at the tap of a button.
• Now Nudge — reads what's on your screen and suggests useful shortcuts to keep tasks and conversations moving.
• Now Brief — surfaces personalised reminders based on your habits and saved information like bookings and birthdays.
• Search with Finder — finds content stored on your device through the home screen so you spend less time hunting for things.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro are the natural pairing for any S26 model. Both connect via Bluetooth 6.1, support 24-bit Hi-Fi audio through Samsung Seamless Codec UHQ, and work with Galaxy AI features like Interpreter directly through the earbuds.

• Galaxy Buds4 — open-fit design, up to 30 hours total battery, Adaptive ANC, IP54. A great everyday pairing for the S26 or S26+.
• Galaxy Buds4 Pro — in-ear fit, 2-way Speaker with Dual Amplifier, up to 26 hours with ANC on, IP57, Head Gesture controls. The natural match for the S26 Ultra.

The main differences come down to fit, audio hardware and water resistance.

• Fit — Buds4 use an open-fit design that sits in the ear without a seal. Buds4 Pro use an in-ear canal fit with included ear tips in three sizes for a more secure, isolated sound.
• Audio hardware — Buds4 Pro has a 2-way Speaker system with a woofer and tweeter, each powered by a dedicated Dual Amplifier for full-spectrum sound with less distortion. Buds4 uses a single driver setup.
• ANC — both support Adaptive ANC. Buds4 Pro delivers more advanced noise cancellation due to the in-ear seal.
• Water resistance — Buds4 is IP54, Buds4 Pro is IP57.
• Battery — Buds4 offers up to 30 hours total, Buds4 Pro up to 26 hours with ANC on.

The Galaxy Buds4 Pro has two separate speaker drivers — a woofer that handles lower frequencies and a tweeter that handles higher ones. This 2-way Speaker system delivers sound across the full audio spectrum with more detail and less distortion than a single driver setup. The woofer on the Buds4 Pro has a 19.8% larger diaphragm compared to the Galaxy Buds3 Pro.

Samsung Seamless Codec (SSC) Ultra High Quality Audio (UHQ) is a high-resolution audio mode available when pairing Galaxy Buds4 Series with a compatible Galaxy device, including any model in the S26 Series. When enabled, audio is delivered at 24-bit depth and 96kHz sampling rate for full Hi-Fi detail. UHQ is off by default and can be turned on in your phone settings under One UI 8.0 or later, or through the Galaxy Wearable app on older versions.

Yes. Both Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro support Adaptive ANC. You can manage noise cancellation levels directly in your Galaxy device settings on One UI 8.0 or later, through the Galaxy Wearable app, or by using Pinch Control on the earbuds themselves to adjust on the fly. Adaptive ANC is off by default.

Yes. The charging case for both Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro supports wireless charging. A wireless charging pad is not included in the box and is sold separately.

No. The charging cases for Buds4 and Buds4 Pro are shaped differently and are not interchangeable between the two models.