[ SAMSUNG ]
Smartphones
Samsung Galaxy S26 (Snapdragon)
Overall Score
84/100
Key Technical Specifications
Processor (CPU)
1173242
Graphics (GPU)
1544662
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Samsung Galaxy S26 (Snapdragon) is an engineering-tested smartphones achieving an overall rating of 84/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
DeviceBenchmark Score
Rating: Very Good
84/100
Gaming
Rating: Excellent
96/100
Performance
Rating: Excellent
98/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
Battery
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery cycles | 1200 cycles |
| Battery type | Li-Ion |
| Bypass charging | Yes |
| Capacity | 4300 mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes |
| Max charge power | 25 W |
| Replaceable | No |
| Reverse charging | Yes, (wireless) |
| Wireless charging | Yes (15 W) |
Benchmarks
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1173242 |
| Compute Score (GPU) | 28096 |
| GPU | 1544662 |
| Memory | 410536 |
| Multi-core score | 10235 |
| Single-core score | 3551 |
| Total score | 3898892 |
| UX | 770452 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 2G network | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 |
| 3G network | UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) |
| 4G network | LTE B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B14(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B29(700), B30(2300), B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500), B48(3600), B66(AWS-3), B71(600) |
| 5G support | Yes |
| Bluetooth features | LE |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
| DisplayPort | Yes, DP 1.2 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Hybrid slot | No |
| Infrared port | No |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby |
| NFC* | Yes |
| Number of SIM* | 1 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano |
| USB features | - Charging- USB-Storage mode- OTG |
| USB type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band- Wi-Fi MiMO- Wi-Fi Direct- Wi-Fi Hotspot- Wi-Fi Display |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) |
| eSIM support* | Yes |
Design and build
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Advanced cooling | Vapor chamber |
| Colors | White, Black, Blue, Pink, Purple |
| Drop resistance | Excellent (A) · 270 drops |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-display |
| Frame material | Metal |
| Height | 149.6 mm (5.89 inches) |
| Rear material | Glass |
| Repairability | Good (3.01/5) |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm (0.28 inches) |
| Waterproof | IP68 |
| Weight | 167 g (5.89 oz) |
| Width | 71.7 mm (2.82 inches) |
Display
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes (1-120 Hz) |
| Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Display features | - DCI-P3- Always-On Display |
| HDR support | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Max rated brightness | 1500 nits |
| Max rated brightness in HDR | 2600 nits |
| PPI | 411 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Screen protection | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 90.9% |
| Size | 6.3 inches |
| Touch sampling rate | 240 Hz |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED |
Main camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS |
| 4K video recording | Up to 60FPS |
| 8K video recording | Up to 30FPS |
| Angle of widest lens | 120° |
| Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode- Pro mode- RAW support |
| Flash | LED |
| Focal length | 24 mm |
| Image resolution | 8160 x 6120 |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 50 MP2) Telephoto: 10 MP3) Ultrawide: 12 MP |
| Matrix | 50 megapixels |
| Pixel size | 1 micron |
| Sensor | Samsung ISOCELL S5KGN3 |
| Sensor size | 1/1.56" (≈ 0.64 inch) |
| Slow motion | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Stabilization | Optical |
| Zoom | Optical, 3x |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 4 |
| Memory card | No |
| Memory clock | 5300 MHz |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X |
| RAM size | 12 GB |
| Storage size | 256 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 |
Other
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Announced | February 2026 |
| Bundled charger | Not included |
| Category | Flagship |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $899 |
| Release date | March 2026 |
| Sensors | - Hall-effect sensor- Barometer- Proximity sensor- Gyroscope- Accelerometer- Ambient light sensor- Compass- Fingerprint |
Performance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Architecture | - 6 cores at 3.63 GHz: Oryon Gen 3 Performance- 2 cores at 4.61 GHz: Oryon Gen 3 Prime |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| FLOPS | ~3686.4 GFLOPS |
| GPU clock | 1200 MHz |
| GPU shading units | 1536 |
| Graphics | Adreno 840 |
| L3 cache | 12 MB |
| Lithography process | 3 nanometers |
| Manufacturing | TSMC |
| Max clock | 4740 MHz |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Hexagon |
Recent User Tests
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Benchmark |
| 📘 2026-08-08(Fahad Nadeem) | CPU Throttle |
| 📘 2026-08-12(Fahad Nadeem) | CPU Throttle |
Selfie camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
| Megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Video resolution | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
Software
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| OS size | 31.6 GB |
| OS updates | 7 years |
| Operating system | Android 16 |
| ROM | One UI 8.5 |
| Security updates | 7 years |
Sound
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| FM radio | No |
| Headphone audio jack | No |
| Speakers | Stereo |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- High-clarity OLED display with Yes (1-120 Hz) offering deep contrast and smooth touch response.
- Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 ensuring responsive multitasking, gaming throughput, and fluid app navigation.
- Equipped with a 4300 mAh battery optimized for full-day productivity.
Key Considerations
- Premium feature tier reflected in higher price-to-performance curve compared to budget models.
- Sustained peak gaming sessions may cause noticeable thermal throttling without auxiliary cooling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DeviceBenchmark score of the Samsung Galaxy S26 (Snapdragon)?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (Snapdragon) scores 84/100 in DeviceBenchmark testing across our standardized benchmark suite.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S26 (Snapdragon) good for gaming?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (Snapdragon) has a Gaming score of 96/100 in our benchmarks.
Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).