Samsung Galaxy S26 (12GB RAM + 512GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S24 5G (Snapdragon)

Overview

Specs Score79 / 100
Better Specs
72 / 100
RAM12 GB
More RAM
8 GB
Storage512 GB
More Storage
256 GB
CPU Clock Speed3.8 GHz
Faster Clock Speed
3.3 GHz
CPU CoresDeca Core
More CPU Cores
Octa Core
Thickness7.2 mm
Slimmer
7.6 mm
Battery4300 mAh
Bigger Battery
4000 mAh

General

ModelSM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DSSM-S921EZAWINS
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSMDual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeSIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM SIMNano+Nano SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
Security Updates7 years
Release DateFebruary 25, 2026
In The BoxHandset, Data Cable (Type C-to-C), Sim Ejector Pin, User Manual

Design

Dimensions71.7 x 149.6 x 7.2 mm70.6 x 147 x 7.6 mm
Weight167 g167 g
Bezel lessYes
ColorsCobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink GoldOnyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Jade Green, Sandstone Orange, Sapphire Blue

Display

TypeColor Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen (16M Colors)Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1B Colors)
TouchYesYes
Size6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz6.2 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio20.5:920.5:9
PPI~ 411 PPI~ 416 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 90%~ 90.9%
Glass TypeCorning Gorilla Armor 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Brightness2600nits
FeaturesPrivacy Display2600nits Brightness
NotchYes, Punch HoleYes, Punch Hole

Memory

RAM12 GB8 GB
Storage512 GB256 GB
Storage TypeUFS 4UFS 3.1

Connectivity

GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYesYes
5G Bands5G* FDD Sub6 N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) 5G* TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)FDD Sub6L: N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
VoLTEYes, Dual Stand-ByYes, Dual Stand-By
Vo5GYesYes
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothYes, v5.4, A2DP, LEYes, v5.3, A2DP, LE
USBYes, USB-C v3.2Yes, USB-C v3.2
USB FeaturesUSB on-the-go, USB ChargingUSB on-the-go, USB Charging

Extra

GPSYes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSYes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Fingerprint SensorYes, In DisplayYes, In Display
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, BarometerAccelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
NFCYesYes
AI FeaturesGalaxy AI
Water ResistanceYes, 1.5 m upto 30 minYes, 1.5 m upto 30 min
IP RatingIP68IP68
Dust ResistantYesYes
Extra FeaturesE-Sim, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Transcript Assist, Photo Assist, AI Mobile (Galaxy AI)

Camera

Rear Camera50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto)
12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto)
67mm, 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
OISYesYes
Auto FocusYesYes
FeaturesBest Face, auto-HDR, panoramaAR Zone, Bixby Vision, Dual Recording, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Video, Digital Zoom Upto 30X
Video Recording8K, 4K, 1080p8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/960 fps FHD
FlashYes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole
12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole
Front Video Recording4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD

Technical

OSAndroid v16Android v15
Custom UIOneUI 8.5One UI 7
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2600Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3
CPU3.8 GHz, Deca Core Processor3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz
GPUXclipse 960Adreno GPU
JavaNoNo
BrowserYesYes

Multimedia

EmailYesYes
MusicMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APEMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE
VideoMP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBMMP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
FM RadioNoNo
Document ReaderYesYes

Battery

TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size4300 mAh, Li-ion Battery4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Fast ChargingYes, 25WYes, 25W Fast Charging
Wireless ChargingYes, 15WYes, 15W
Reverse ChargingYesYes
Reverse Wireless ChargingYes, 4.5WYes, 4.5
Video Playback Time29 hours
Music Playback Time78 hours

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