The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is the large-screen model in Samsung's current flagship trio, slotting between the standard Galaxy S26 and the S26 Ultra. Against the 6.3-inch Galaxy S26 it adds a sharper 6.7-inch QHD+ display, a larger 4,900mAh battery and faster Read more >
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Monthly Price increases to £10.30 on 1st April 2027 and to £12.60 on 1st April 2028
Monthly Price increases to £10.30 on 1st April 2027 and to £12.60 on 1st April 2028
Monthly Price increases to £10.30 on 1st April 2027 and to £12.60 on 1st April 2028
Monthly Price increases to £10.30 on 1st April 2027 and to £12.60 on 1st April 2028
Monthly Price increases to £11.30 on 1st April 2027 and to £13.60 on 1st April 2028
Monthly Price increases to £11.30 on 1st April 2027 and to £13.60 on 1st April 2028
Monthly Price increases to £11.30 on 1st April 2027 and to £13.60 on 1st April 2028
Monthly Price increases to £11.30 on 1st April 2027 and to £13.60 on 1st April 2028
Monthly Price increases to £11.30 on 1st April 2027 and to £13.60 on 1st April 2028
Monthly Price increases to £11.30 on 1st April 2027 and to £13.60 on 1st April 2028
Monthly Price increases to £11.30 on 1st April 2027 and to £13.60 on 1st April 2028
Monthly Price increases to £11.30 on 1st April 2027 and to £13.60 on 1st April 2028
Monthly Price increases to £12.30 on 1st April 2027 and to £14.60 on 1st April 2028
Monthly Price increases to £12.30 on 1st April 2027 and to £14.60 on 1st April 2028
Monthly Price increases to £12.30 on 1st April 2027 and to £14.60 on 1st April 2028
Monthly Price increases to £12.30 on 1st April 2027 and to £14.60 on 1st April 2028
Monthly Price increases to £12.30 on 1st April 2027 and to £14.60 on 1st April 2028
Monthly Price increases to £12.30 on 1st April 2027 and to £14.60 on 1st April 2028
Monthly Price increases to £12.30 on 1st April 2027 and to £14.60 on 1st April 2028
Monthly Price increases to £12.30 on 1st April 2027 and to £14.60 on 1st April 2028
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The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is the large-screen model in Samsung's current flagship trio, slotting between the standard Galaxy S26 and the S26 Ultra. Against the 6.3-inch Galaxy S26 it adds a sharper 6.7-inch QHD+ display, a larger 4,900mAh battery and faster 45W charging, in exchange for a 23g weight penalty.
The 6.7-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X panel runs at 120Hz with a 1440 x 3120 resolution, a clear step up in sharpness from the 1080 x 2340 Galaxy S26, and it measured 1,498 nits of maximum brightness in GSMArena's lab test. The quoted 2,600-nit peak is reserved for HDR content.
Panel technology and quoted peak brightness are the same as on the cheaper Galaxy S26, so the extra outlay buys size and resolution rather than a better class of screen.
The triple rear camera pairs a 50MP main sensor with OIS, a 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom and OIS, and a 12MP ultrawide, alongside a 12MP selfie camera. Video reaches 8K at 30fps with 10-bit HDR, and the setup is identical to the standard Galaxy S26, so photographic results should not differ between the two.
That 10MP 3x telephoto is modest for a phone at this price, and buyers who prioritise zoom reach should look at the Ultra higher up the range.
The 4,900mAh battery returned an active use score of 16:25 hours in GSMArena's lab, ahead of the smaller Galaxy S26's 15:20 hours, and 45W wired charging is quoted at 69% in 30 minutes, with 20W Qi2.2 wireless and 4.5W reverse wireless on top.
45W is still conservative by current standards: the mid-range Honor 600 lists 80W wired charging, so Samsung buyers are paying flagship money without class-leading charging speed.
At 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3mm and 190g, the S26+ carries Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both faces, an Armor aluminium 2 frame and IP68 water resistance, with six colours including Cobalt Violet and Pink Gold.
The 75.8mm-wide body is likely to make one-handed use a stretch, and anyone who values pocketability is better served by the 167g, 149.6mm-tall Galaxy S26.
The chipset depends on region: US and Chinese units use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while UK units and most other markets get Samsung's Exynos 2600. Both versions pair with 12GB of RAM, ship on Android 16 with One UI 8.5, and carry Samsung's commitment to up to seven major Android upgrades, a window that has only just started.
The regional split means UK buyers cannot opt for the Snapdragon variant, so reviews of US units may not fully reflect the phone sold here.
Buy the Galaxy S26+ if you want a big, sharp flagship screen and seven major Android updates without paying Ultra money; it suits buyers on older Galaxy handsets who watch video and game more than they zoom. If the size puts you off, the Galaxy S26 offers the same cameras and chipset options in a lighter, smaller body. Buyers weighing contract length against upfront cost will find current network pricing in the table above.
Specifications are provided by the manufacturer and may vary by region.
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