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Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 – What’s New and Is It Worth the Upgrade?

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 - What’s New and Is It Worth the Upgrade?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S26 look similar but have clear differences. The S26 runs faster and has better battery life. You get smoother performance every day, especially in games and heavy apps. The S25 still works well and saves you money but the S26 adds stronger cameras and updated software. Photos in low light are better on the S26, and Samsung promises longer updates. If you want top speed and the latest features the S26 is worth it. If you want solid value the S25 still makes sense.

	Samsung Galaxy S25 Samsung Galaxy S26 5G

Price	Coming Soon د.إ3,599.00
Our Rating	9.0 9.7
Brand	Samsung Samsung
Category	Mobiles Mobiles

Build

OS	Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
UI	One UI 8.5
Dimensions	146.9 x 70.4 x 7.2 mm (5.78 x 2.77 x 0.28 in) 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm (5.89 x 2.82 x 0.28 in)
Weight	- 167 g (5.89 oz)
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Nano-SIM + eSIM eSIM + eSIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) · 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
Colors	Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold

Frequency

2G Band	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA
3G Band	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Band	LTE LTE
5G Band	SA/NSA/Sub6 - International SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA SA/NSA/Sub6 - International SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked

Processor

CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) - US/CN 10-core (1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro) - ROW
Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CN Exynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	Adreno 830 Adreno 840 - US/CN Xclipse 960 - ROW

Display

Technology	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Size	6.2 inches, 94.4 cm2 (~91.2% screen-to-body ratio) 6.3 inches, 96.5 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~416 ppi density) 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Extra Features	Always-on display

Memory

Built-in

128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM UFS 4.0 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM UFS 4.X

Camera

Main	Triple 50 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 video Triple 50 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 video
Features	Features LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama Video 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS Features Best Face, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama Video 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Front	Single 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF Features HDR, HDR10+ Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps Single 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF Features HDR, HDR10+ Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps

Connectivity

WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	5.3, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Radio	No No
USB	USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.
Data	HSPA, LTE (up to 7CA), 5G HSPA, LTE (up to 7CA), 5G

Features

Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device.	Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Circle to Search Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)
Audio	Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack No 32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack No High-bitrate audio support
Browser	HTML5 HTML5
Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Games	Built-in + Downloadable Built-in + Downloadable
Extra	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum 2 frame

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium.	Li-Ion 4000 mAh Li-Ion 4300 mAh
Charging	25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi2) 4.5W reverse wireless 25W wired, PD3.0, 55% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready) 4.5W reverse wireless