Samsung Galaxy S26 16 cm (6.3") Dual SIM Android 16.0 5G USB Type-C 12 GB 512 GB 4300 mAh Black

6.3", 2340 x 1080, Samsung Exynos 2600, 12/512GB, 50/10/12MP, 12MP, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 4300 mAh, One UI 8.5

Key Features

• Our most powerful processor customised for Galaxy
• 50MP camera with Nightography for clear and bright photos, even at night
• Supercharge your productivity and creativity with Galaxy AI
• Slim & sleek design with a 6.3-inch immersive display

Reasons To Buy

Refined Design

The new ambient island camera design unifies the lenses into a single, polished feature for a refined, next-level look.

See the difference

Get your hands on a 6.3" display or expand your view even more with 6.7".

Customised processor for Galaxy

From epic quests to real-time multiplayer, the customised processor delivers blazing speed and powers a customised image enhancer that helps content look clear and vivid.

Play longer. Stay cooler

Stay cool when the action heats up. The redesigned Vapor Chamber and tailored thermal interface material (TIM) support the high-performing customised processor during demanding sessions. By spreading heat more efficiently, they provide up to 29% enhanced heat dissipation for cooler operation.

Check the specs on our powerful camera system

Powered by ProVisual Engine, the advanced 50 MP camera elevates every shot, enhancing your subjects with smarter detail, richer colour and clarity that keeps up with your imagination.

Clear and bright, even at night

Nightography lets nights shine so you can capture special moments more clearly. The advanced AP provides noise reduction based on individual noise patterns unique to each sensor type, delivering footage that feels cinematic even in low-light environments.

Super Steady Video. Even on the go

Super Steady's Horizontal Lock feature combines expanded optical angles with gyro and acceleration sensors to recognise the direction of gravity and keep your shots level, even if you rotate a full 360°.

Studio-level edits. Built in

Get quick and easy photo editing with just a few words and AI. Add objects, such as accessories on photos of your pet by naturally describing the edits you wish to make, and Galaxy AI will realise your vision in minutes.

From photos to stickers in a tap

Mix sketches or photos with text that match your imagination. With a simple text description or a rough sketch outline, Galaxy AI produces the creations. Then, add the stickers to your keyboard or share it with your friends.

Real-time suggestions when you need it

The new Now Nudge can pick up on context on your screen and prompt you with helpful shortcuts. It intelligently minimises the steps to your next action and even provides Autofill suggestions.

Your Galaxy. Your way

One UI 8.5 personalises your Galaxy based on how you use it day-to-day. Designed to be simple and intuitive, contextual reminders from Galaxy AI features make daily tasks easier in just a tap.

Sleek and durable

Reinforced in Armor Aluminium and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2, and engineered for water resistance, this Galaxy was designed for lasting strength.

Slim and refined

The slim design offers refined comfort and premium effortlessness.

Power up quickly

Your day, uninterrupted. Fast wired charging gets you back to full power in no time – up to 55% charge in around 30 minutes – and keeps you in your flow.

Make every selfie your best shot

Galaxy S26's front cameras now feature an AI (ISP) for more natural selfies with highlights and shadows — true to your natural skin tone and other details such as hair and eyebrows, just as your eyes see them.

Find it fast and easy

Reservation and appointment details are now just a quick search away. On the home screen, use Finder to look for information, then one search brings things together for you to remember where things are.

Privacy

On-device protection
Our Personal Data Engine gathers and processes your personal data safely. Then it encrypts that data and saves it onto your device with KEEP and Knox Vault, making it harder for anyone else to gain access.

Stay connected in one Galaxy

Pair Galaxy S26 with Galaxy Buds4 for an effortless sound setup. Whether youre listening to music or making Super Clear calls, its a seamless ecosystem designed to keep everything connected and keep you moving.

Peace of mind today, lasting value tomorrow

Keep your Samsung Galaxy device protected with Samsung Care+ ― the ultimate, unlimited protection from drops, spills and breakdowns.

Description

Design
Introducing a new translucent camera island as part of a unified design that looks and feels perfect in any hand.
Our customised processor delivers speed, smooth visuals and performance that keeps you ahead of the game.
AP-driven image processing brightens scenes, sharpens details and reduces noise even in dark environments.
Get quick and easy photo editing by writing prompts using natural language, and Galaxy AI will take care of the rest.

Meet Galaxy S26 and S26+, our powerful AI phones, unified by a single corner radius that flows across every model and feels perfect in any hand.

Our powerful processor, customised for Galaxy
From epic quests to real-time multiplayer, the customised processor delivers blazing speed and powers a customised image enhancer that helps content look clear and vivid. Plus, a 38% boost to the advanced NPU and 23% smoother visuals keep you ahead of the game

Upscale your viewing experience
Witness the full spectrum. Enhanced colour and light representation from our advanced mobile Digital Natural Image engine (mDNIe) technology delivers 4 times better processing precision for richer tones. This results in a substantial boost in graphic performance. ProScaler also gives every image the impact it deserves, thanks to AI processing improvements, providing true-to-life details for an immersive experience

Play longer. Stay cooler
A new Vapor Chamber is seen horizontally. Galaxy S26 plus comes into view underneath and Vapor Chamber is seen dissipating heat more efficiently. It then disappears into the device and then a video plays on the screen.
Stay cool when the action heats up. The redesigned Vapor Chamber and tailored thermal interface material (TIM) support the high-performing customised processor during demanding sessions. By spreading heat more efficiently, they provide up to 29% enhanced heat dissipation for cooler operation.
Further supported by ray tracing and Vulkan optimisation, your device maintains peak performance while watching hours of videos and delivers smooth visuals and lightning-fast rendering without breaking a sweat.

Power up quickly
Your day, uninterrupted. Fast wired charging gets you back to full power in no time – up to 69% charge in around 30 minutes – and keeps you in your flow

Storage for everyday moments
Galaxy S26 and S26+ come with 12 GB of memory and two storage options: 256 GB or 512 GB so you can choose the capacity that fits how you use your phone. Choose 256 GB to keep your favourite photos and essential apps for daily use. Or upgrade to 512 GB if you like gaming, capture hi-res photos often or download larger apps without slowing down your phone.

Clear and bright, even at night
From city lights to candlelight, Nightography lets nights shine so you can capture special moments more clearly.
The next-gen camera system captures a broader dynamic range, ensuring shadows and highlights remain clear and vivid. The advanced AP then provides noise reduction based on individual noise patterns unique to each sensor type, delivering footage that feels natural and cinematic even in low-light environments

Check the specs on our powerful camera system
Powered by ProVisual Engine, the advanced 50 MP camera elevates every shot, enhancing your subjects with smarter detail, richer colour and clarity that keeps up with your imagination

Super Steady Video. Even on the go
Super Steady's new Horizontal Lock feature combines expanded optical angles with gyro and acceleration sensors to recognise the direction of gravity and keep your shots level, even if you rotate a full 360°. Whether you're on rocky trails or chasing your fastest finish, get smoother, shake-free videos every time.

Close. Closer. Whoa
Make every selfie your best shot
Galaxy S26 and S26+'s front cameras now feature an AI image signal processor (ISP) for more natural selfies with highlights and shadows where they should be — true to your natural skin tone and other details such as hair and eyebrows, just as your eyes see them.

Photo Assist.
Studio-level edits. Built in
Get quick and easy photo editing with just a few words and AI. Add objects, such as accessories on photos of your pet by naturally describing the edits you wish to make, and Galaxy AI will realise your vision in minutes

From photos to stickers in a tap
Open Creative Studio and discover a dedicated space to create sticker sets. Mix sketches or photos with text that match your imagination. With a simple text description or a rough sketch outline, Galaxy AI produces the creations. Then, add the set to your keyboard or share it with your friends

Real-time suggestions when you need it

Now Nudge
Powered by Galaxy AI, all-new Now Nudge can pick up on context on your screen and prompt you with helpful shortcuts. It intelligently minimises the steps to your next action and even provides Autofill suggestions.
Photos can be found and sent more easily. If someone asks for pictures from a recent trip, Now Nudge will understand which snaps you'll need and find them for you. It'll then take you to these specific photos in your Gallery, allowing you to select and send in just a few taps.26

Pause
During a text conversation, someone asks for photos from a trip to Seoul. Now Nudge intelligently prompts the user with a Share photos button. When pressed, a search bar with the keywords Seoul photos appears and then a Gallery pop up shows the relevant photos. The user can then view and select photos. Once selected, they can be sent instantly to the friend.

Now Brief
Keep your day simplified with Now Brief. It can now track your day-to-day and understand your habits better than before. Exercise playlist recommendations and reminders about important events, like booking details and special travel moments, are now all available as bite-sized briefs sent throughout the day.

Find it fast and easy
Reservation and appointment details are now just a quick search away, using everyday language. On the home screen, you can now use Finder to search for information such as preparations for an upcoming trip like flight details and reminders or notes you have saved. One search brings everything together helping you to remember where things are.

Bixby. Smart help, always available
Need help fast? Ask Bixby. It’s your personal device controller, now with the power to deliver a guide to help you learn how to use features and adjust settings for added convenience. If it's quick answers you need, it will even search the web for you in response to your natural, conversation-like questions

Privacy by default. Protected by Knox
We’re committed to protecting your information, while providing transparency about how it’s used and shared.

Circle it, find it
Use Circle to Search with Google to find multiple items of a look by simply circling an outfit on your screen, and it will help you find every piece — from tops to footwear and everything in between — all in one search. You can circle it, search it and find the look, all from exactly where you are.

Your Galaxy.Your way
Built to adapt to you, One UI 8.5 personalises your Galaxy based on how you use it day-to-day. Designed to be simple and intuitive, contextual reminders from Now Brief and intelligent suggestions from all-new Now Nudge and AI Select make daily tasks easier in just a tap.

Switching made simple
Imagine where our most powerful devices could take you. Switch to Galaxy and discover a world where all of your technology works together seamlessly, keeping you connected and in control.

Specifications

Display
Display number of colours	16 million colours
Screen shape	Flat
Pixel density	411 ppi
Display brightness	1500 cd/m²
Display resolution	2340 x 1080 pixels
Display diagonal	16 cm (6.3")
Maximum refresh rate	120 Hz
Rounded display corners	Yes
Display glass type	Gorilla Glass
Gorilla Glass version	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Maximum display brightness (HDR)	2600 cd/m²
Brand specific technologies	Always-on display
Display technology marketing name	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Processor
Processor boost frequency	3.8 GHz
Processor family	Samsung Exynos
Processor cores	10
Processor frequency	3.26 GHz
Processor model	2600
Processor architecture	ARM C1-Ultra+C1-Pro
Storage
RAM capacity	12 GB
User memory	475.4 GB
Internal storage capacity	512 GB
Compatible memory cards	Not supported
Camera
Third rear camera sensor size	1/3.94"
Third rear camera pixel size	1 µm
Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angle	36°
Fourth rear camera resolution (numeric)	50 MP
Second rear camera sensor size	1/2.55"
Second rear camera pixel size	1.4 µm
Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angle	120°
Rear camera sensor size	1/1.56"
Rear camera pixel size	1 µm
Rear camera field of view (FOV) angle	85°
Front camera sensor size	1/3.2"
Front camera pixel size	1.12 µm
Front camera field of view (FOV) angle	85°
Rear camera flash	Yes
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)	12 MP
Front camera type	Single camera
Rear camera type	Triple camera
Rear camera resolution (numeric)	50 MP
Second rear camera resolution (numeric)	10 MP
Resolution at capture speed	7680x4320@30fps, 3840x2160@60fps, 3840x2160@30fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 1280x720@30fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)	12 MP
Optical zoom	3x
Rear camera aperture number	1.8
Second rear camera aperture number	2.4
Front camera aperture number	2.2
Auto focus	Yes
Digital zoom	30x
Video recording modes	4320p, 2160p, 1080p, 720p
Maximum frame rate	30 fps
Image stabilizer	Yes
Flash type	LED
Video capture resolution (max)	7680 x 4320 pixels
Third rear camera aperture number	2.2
AI scene recognition	Yes
Image stabilizer type	Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Panorama	Yes
Portrait mode	Yes
Slow motion rate	240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
Slow motion mode	Yes
Network
Mobile network generation	5G
SIM card capability	Dual SIM
3G bands supported	2100,900,1900,850,1700 MHz
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes
2G standards	GSM
3G standards	WCDMA
4G standard	LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
4G bands supported	2100,700,800,1900,850,1800,1500,2300,2600,900,1700,2500 MHz
SIM card type	NanoSIM + eSIM
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4
2G bands (primary SIM)	850,1900,1800,900 MHz
Near Field Communication (NFC)	Yes
MIMO	Yes
5G bands supported	2100,700,1900,800,850,1800,2600,900,1700,2300,2500,3700,3500,1500 MHz
Frequency band	Tri-band
Modulation	4096-QAM
5G standard	Sub6 SDL, Sub6 TDD
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
GPS Performance
GLONASS	Yes
GPS (satellite)	Yes
Ports & interfaces
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	No
USB connector type	USB Type-C
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Headphone connectivity	USB Type-C
Technical details
Fingerprint reader	Yes
SIM card type	NanoSIM + eSIM
Speakers	stereo
Proximity sensor	Yes
Compatibility	Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Buds Core, Galaxy Buds4 Pro, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds4, Galaxy Buds3, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds3 FE, Galaxy Buds FE, Galaxy Fit3, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Watch FE, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch8, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch6, Galaxy Watch5, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch Active
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Form factor	Bar
User memory	475.4 GB
Product colour	Black
Google applications	YouTube, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Chrome, Google Meet, Gmail, Google Search, Google Photos, Google Play
Security update term	28 February 2033
Messaging
E-mail	Yes
Short Message Service (SMS)	Yes
File formats
Audio formats supported	3GA, AAC, AMR, APE, AWB, DFF, DSF, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, XMF
Video formats supported	3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM
Navigation
Position location	Yes
BeiDou	Yes
GLONASS	Yes
GPS (satellite)	Yes
Galileo	Yes
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)	Yes
Barometer	Yes
Design
Product colour	Black
Fingerprint reader	Yes
International Protection (IP) code	IP68
Form factor	Bar
Face recognition	Yes
Ergonomics
Gyroscope	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Face recognition	Yes
Hall sensor	Yes
Geomagnetic sensor	Yes
Performance
Gyroscope	Yes
Barometer	Yes
Fast charging	Yes
Fingerprint reader	Yes
Operating system installed	Android 16.0
Wireless charging	Yes
SIM card type	NanoSIM + eSIM
Proximity sensor	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Hearing aid compatibility	Yes
Face recognition	Yes
Multimedia
Audio formats supported	3GA, AAC, AMR, APE, AWB, DFF, DSF, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, XMF
Video formats supported	3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM
Speakers	stereo
Audio system	Dolby Atmos
Call management
Image stabilizer	Yes
Software
Platform	Android
Google applications	YouTube, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Chrome, Google Meet, Gmail, Google Search, Google Photos, Google Play
Operating system installed	Android 16.0
Virtual assistant	Samsung Bixby
App distribution platform	Google Play
User interface (UI)	One UI 8.5
Battery
Removable battery	No
Wireless charging	Yes
Battery capacity	4300 mAh
Continuous video playback time	30 h
Battery endurance in cycles	1200
Memory
RAM capacity	12 GB
Power
USB Type-C charging port	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (min)	10 W
USB Type-C required charging power (max)	25 W
Energy efficiency class	A
Endurance
International Protection (IP) code	IP68
Energy efficiency class	A
Energy efficiency scale	A to G
Battery endurance per cycle	3060 min
Battery endurance in cycles	1200
Repeated free fall reliability class	A
Repairability class	C
Certificates
International Protection (IP) code	IP68
Sensors
Gyroscope	Yes
Barometer	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Face recognition	Yes
Hall sensor	Yes
Geomagnetic sensor	Yes
Weight & dimensions
Width	71.7 mm
Depth	7.2 mm
Height	149.6 mm
Weight	167 g
Packaging content
AC adapter included	No
Cables included	USB Type-C
SIM card ejector pin	Yes
Features
Front camera field of view (FOV) angle	85°
Other features
Google applications	YouTube, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Chrome, Google Meet, Gmail, Google Search, Google Photos, Google Play
Compatibility	Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Buds Core, Galaxy Buds4 Pro, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds4, Galaxy Buds3, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds3 FE, Galaxy Buds FE, Galaxy Fit3, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Watch FE, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch8, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch6, Galaxy Watch5, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch Active
Hearing aid compatibility	Yes