Head to head
Galaxy S26 vs Galaxy S26+
Full specs side by side — plus the one table nobody else shows you: what each phone actually costs to repair.
At a glance
- Galaxy S26+ has the larger display (6.7" vs 6.3").
- Galaxy S26+ carries the bigger battery (4,900 mAh vs 4,300 mAh).
- Galaxy S26 is lighter (167 g vs 190 g).
- Galaxy S26 is cheaper to fix — screen replacement runs $299 vs $349 at our counter.
Specifications
Spec for spec.
| Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2026-03-11 | 2026-03-11 |
| Display | 6.3" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (US) / Exynos 2600 (intl) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (US) / Exynos 2600 (intl) |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Rear cameras | 50MP wide + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP 3x tele | 50MP wide + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP 3x tele |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C, 25W wired, 15W wireless | USB-C, 45W wired, 20W wireless |
| Dimensions (mm) | 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 | 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 |
| Weight | 167 g | 190 g |
| Colors at launch | Black, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, White, Silver Shadow (online), Pink Gold (online) | Black, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, White, Silver Shadow (online), Pink Gold (online) |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, UWB |
| OS at launch | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
Specs reflect the US models as published by the manufacturer.
Repair pricing
What each costs to fix.
Real walk-in prices at BK Wireless — every repair backed by a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
| Repair | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen replacement | $299 | $349 |
| Battery replacement | $109 | $109 |
FAQ
Galaxy S26 vs Galaxy S26+, answered.
Which is newer, the Galaxy S26 or the Galaxy S26+?
Both launched in 2026.
Which has the bigger battery?
The Galaxy S26+: 4,900 mAh vs 4,300 mAh.
Which is cheaper to repair?
Screen replacement is $299 for the Galaxy S26 and $349 for the Galaxy S26+ at BK Wireless — both with a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
Does BK Wireless repair the Galaxy S26 and the Galaxy S26+?
Yes — both. Walk into 1054 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway for same-day screen, battery, and charging port repairs on either phone, backed by a 60-day warranty. No appointment needed.
Can I trade in my old phone toward either one?
Yes. Bring your current phone and a photo ID — we test it in front of you and pay cash on the spot, working or broken.
Upgrading to either one?
Get cash for your current phone at 1054 Beach 20th Street — tested in front of you, paid on the spot.
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