Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Samsung · Released February 25, 2026

Galaxy S26 Plus

A big QHD+ screen and 45W charging, but the S26 Plus lasts about three hours less than the Ultra.

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8.0/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Buying call

Most buyers should skip the Galaxy S26 Plus: it lists at $1,199.99 after Samsung's Oct 1, 2026 hike (Samsung had it at $949.99 on Oct 8, 2026), the cheaper S26 has the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and the Ultra lasted 16 h 10 min in one battery test to the Plus's 13 h 13 min. Buy it only if you want a 6.7-inch QHD+ screen without the Ultra's bulk, plus fast charging (71% in 30 minutes in one test). The cons: it keeps last year's 12MP ultrawide and 3x telephoto, and it doesn't get the Ultra's Privacy Display.

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Key specs
Modules
50 MP · Triple camera
Wired charging
45W
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Size
6.7" (170 mm)
Resolution
1440x3120
Refresh
120 Hz
Performance
Processor
75
RAM
12 GB
Storage
256GB
Battery
Capacity
4900 mAh
Wired charge
45 W
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Product highlights

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Display6.7" (170 mm) · 120 Hz
Chipset7512 GB RAM
RAM / storage12 GB · 256GB
Battery4,900 mAh45W wired
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Most buyers should skip the Galaxy S26 Plus: it lists at $1,199.99 after Samsung's Oct 1, 2026 hike (Samsung had it at $949.99 on Oct 8, 2026), the cheaper S26 has the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and the Ultra lasted 16 h 10 min in one battery test to the Plus's 13 h 13 min. Buy it only if you want a 6.7-inch QHD+ screen without the Ultra's bulk, plus fast charging (71% in 30 minutes in one test). The cons: it keeps last year's 12MP ultrawide and 3x telephoto, and it doesn't get the Ultra's Privacy Display.

Best for

Android buyers who want a big QHD+ Galaxy without the Ultra's S Pen, weight or price

Not for

Anyone who wants the best battery or zoom; the Ultra lasted 16 h 10 min in Tom's Guide's test

Main strengthSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performance
Main weaknessLasted 13 h 13 min in one test and 14 h 48 min in another, behind the Ultra
Reasons to buy
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performance
Sharp 6.7-inch QHD+ display with slim bezels
Strong stereo speakers
45W wired charging
Reasons to avoid
Lasted 13 h 13 min in one test and 14 h 48 min in another, behind the Ultra
Camera hardware unchanged from the S25+
No built-in Qi2 magnets
Measured view8.0/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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TechRadar4/5
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy S26 Plus review: a goldilocks phone for someRami Tabari · Apr 2026

A balanced size-and-price option, though the reviewer hoped for bigger upgrades.

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Android Central4/5
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy S26 Plus review: A good phone overshadowed by a better phoneDerrek Lee · Mar 2026

Good on its own, but the Ultra and base model make it a tough middle choice.

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Tom's Guide4/5
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy S26 Plus review: A great phone that few people will wantRichard Priday · Mar 2026

A very good phone whose main problem is the rest of the S26 lineup.

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Tech Spurt · Apr 2026Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus Review | Upgrade to Ultra?Watch on YouTube ↗
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Main camera

Modules
50 MP · Triple camera

Battery & Charging

Wired charging
45W

Body

Form factor
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