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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S27

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Samsung Galaxy S26

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 167 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.3 inch screen.
  • Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CN, Xclipse 960 - ROW graphics.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 95,500In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy S27

Samsung Galaxy S27

  • 6.3-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 411 ppi.
  • Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor.
  • 12 GB RAM.
  • 256 GB storage.
  • 4,300 mAh battery.
KSh 97,500Out of Stock

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Storage

Samsung Galaxy S26
Up to 512 GB storage
Samsung Galaxy S27
256 GB storage

Desktop mode

Samsung Galaxy S26
Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)
Samsung Galaxy S27
Samsung DeX and Samsung Wireless DeX

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S27
Display6.3-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 411 ppi6.3-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 411 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 3x telephoto camera50 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 3x telephoto camera
PerformanceQualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processorQualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor
StorageUp to 512 GB storage256 GB storage
Battery capacity4,300 mAh battery4,300 mAh battery
Charging25 W wired, 15 W wireless charging25 W wired, 15 W wireless charging

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S27
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy S26—
Announced2026, February 25—
Release statusAvailable. Released 2026, March 06Pre-launch; official specifications pending
Model numbersSM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DS—
SAR1.19 W/kg (head)     1.20 W/kg (body)—
SAR EU1.21 W/kg (head)     1.10 W/kg (body)—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S27
Dimensions149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm (5.89 x 2.82 x 0.28 in)149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm (5.89 x 2.82 x 0.28 in)Unconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
Weight167 g (5.89 oz)167 g (5.89 oz)Unconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
Build materialsGlass 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 frameUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S27
DisplayDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak); 6.3 inches, 96.5 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio)6.3 inches; Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)Unconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
Screen resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)Unconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 5Unconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
Display featuresDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)—

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S27
ProcessorQualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CA/CN Exynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROWQualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CA/CN Exynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROWUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
CPUOcta-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) - US/CA/CN 10-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/CA/CN; 10-core (1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro) - ROWUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
GPUAdreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CN Xclipse 960 - ROWAdreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CN; Xclipse 960 - ROWUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S27
RAM12GB12GBUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
Storage128GB / 256GB / 512GB256GBUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
Storage technologyUFS 4.XUFS 4.XUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
Expandable storageNoNoUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
Memory configurations128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM—

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S27
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady videoUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
Front camera12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAFUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
Rear camera featuresBest Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panoramaBest Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panoramaUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
Rear camera 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-EISUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
Front camera featuresHDRHDR, HDR10+Unconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
Front camera video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR10+4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fpsUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S27
BatteryLi-Ion 4300 mAhLi-Ion 4300 mAhUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
Charging25W wired, PD3.0, 55% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready) 4.5W reverse wireless25W wired, PD3.0, 55% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready) 4.5W reverse wirelessUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
Wireless charging15W wireless (Qi2 Ready); 4.5W reverse wireless—
Reverse charging4.5W reverse wireless—

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S27
Operating systemAndroid 16, upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5Unconfirmed pre-launch placeholder

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S27
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
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 - CNUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA—
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DO—
4G bands1, 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, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA unlocked—
5G bands1, 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, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - USA unlocked—
Network speedHSPA, LTE (CA), 5G—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S27
NFCYesYesUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE5.4, A2DP, LEUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi DirectUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSSUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
RadioNoNoUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTGUSB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTGUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S27
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor Aluminum 2IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)Unconfirmed pre-launch placeholder

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S27
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
ColorsCobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold—
Desktop modeSamsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)Samsung DeX and Samsung Wireless DeXUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S27
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakersUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNoUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder
Audio featuresHigh-bitrate audio supportHigh-bitrate audio supportUnconfirmed pre-launch placeholder

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S27
PerformanceAnTuTu: 2441481 (v10), 3064672 (v11) GeekBench: 10824 (v6) 3DMark: 7230 (Wild Life Extreme)—
Display1383 nits max brightness (measured)—
Loudspeaker-26.7 LUFS (Good)—
BatteryActive use score 15:20h—

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S27
EnergyClass A—
Battery51:00h endurance, 1200 cycles—
Free fallClass A (270 falls)—
RepairabilityClass C—

Similarities

  • Both have 4,300 mAh batteries.
  • Both use the Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor.
  • Both have 12 GB RAM.
  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.

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