Samsung Galaxy S26
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149.6 × 71.7 × 7.2 mm · 167 g
The Samsung Galaxy S26 launched in India on 25 February 2026, went on sale on 10 March 2026 and costs ₹87,999 for the 12GB/256GB variant (current price, 24 October 2026).
It has Samsung Exynos 2600, a 6.3-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, a 4,300 mAh battery with 25W charging and a 50 MP main camera.
Its overall score is 66/100, #39 of 76 phones we rank in India (2026-10-24).
- Price from
- ₹87,999 (current)
- Chipset
- Samsung Exynos 2600
- Display
- 6.3" AMOLED 120Hz
- Battery
- 4,300 mAh, 25W
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Water resistance
- —
- Weight
- 167 g
- India launch
- 25 February 2026
- On sale in India
- 10 March 2026
Samsung Galaxy S26 price in India
| Variant | Price | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12GB/256GB | ₹87,999 | launch | — | |
| 12GB/512GB | ₹1,07,999 | launch | — | |
| 12GB/256GB | ₹99,999 | current | — | |
| 12GB/512GB | ₹1,19,999 | current | — | |
| 12GB/256GB | ₹87,999 | current | — | |
| 12GB/512GB | ₹1,07,999 | current | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 specifications
Display
| Size | 6.3 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| LTPO | Yes |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits (maker-stated) |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 409 ppi (calculated) |
Performance
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2600 (2 nm) |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (chip, typical) | 3,197 single-core / 11,012 multi-core |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB |
| Expandable storage | Not confirmed |
Cameras
| Main camera | 50 MP, 1/1.56-inch sensor, f/1.8, OIS |
|---|---|
| Ultrawide camera | 12 MP, 1/2.55-inch sensor |
| Telephoto camera | 10 MP, 1/3.94-inch sensor, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP |
| Rear video | Up to 4K; 4K up to 60 fps |
| 4K selfie video | Not confirmed |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 4,300 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 25W |
| Wireless charging | Not confirmed |
| Charger in the box | Not confirmed |
Design and build
| Dimensions | 149.6 × 71.7 × 7.2 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 167 g |
| Water and dust resistance | No IP rating confirmed |
| Frame | Not confirmed |
| Colours | Not confirmed |
| Form factor | Bar (non-folding) |
Software
| OS at launch | Android 16 |
|---|---|
| OS upgrades promised | 7 years |
| Security updates promised | 7 years |
| Near-stock Android | No |
Connectivity and audio
| 5G | Yes |
|---|---|
| eSIM | Not confirmed |
| NFC | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi | Not confirmed |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Not confirmed |
| Stereo speakers | Not confirmed |
Scores
Fixed 0–100 scales from specifications and chip benchmarks, not hands-on tests. How scores work
| Category | Score | Rank | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall: 66/100 | #39 of 76 | 98% |
| Camera | Camera: 59/100 | #27 of 87 | 85% |
| Video | Video: 84/100 | #17 of 47 | 85% |
| Selfie | Selfie: not enough data | — | 40% |
| Battery | Battery: 32/100 | #135 of 141 | 100% |
| Charging | Charging: 46/100 | #87 of 132 | 100% |
| Performance | Performance: 93/100 | #10 of 121 | 100% |
| Gaming | Gaming: 81/100 | #18 of 101 | 90% |
| Display | Display: 84/100 | #57 of 127 | 100% |
| Software support | Software support: 100/100 | #8 of 97 | 100% |
| Durability | Durability: 25/100 | #130 of 141 | 80% |
| Audio | Audio: not enough data | — | 0% |
| Value | Value: 29/100 | #58 of 76 | 98% |
Where it stands against phones priced ₹66,000–₹1,10,000
- Its 4,300 mAh battery is larger than only 14% of the 21 other phones priced ₹66,000–₹1,10,000 we track.
- Its 25W wired charging is faster than only 0% of the 19 other phones priced ₹66,000–₹1,10,000 we track.
- Its 2,600-nit peak brightness is brighter than only 16% of the 19 other phones priced ₹66,000–₹1,10,000 we track.
- Its 120Hz refresh rate is higher than only 5% of the 21 other phones priced ₹66,000–₹1,10,000 we track.
- Its Samsung Exynos 2600 (Geekbench 6 multi-core ~11,012) is faster than 79% of the 19 other phones priced ₹66,000–₹1,10,000 we track.
- Its 1/1.56-inch main sensor is larger than only 14% of the 21 other phones priced ₹66,000–₹1,10,000 we track.
- Its 167 g weight is lighter than 95% of the 20 other phones priced ₹66,000–₹1,10,000 we track.
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Questions
- What is the price of the Samsung Galaxy S26 in India?
- 12GB/256GB: ₹87,999 (current, 2026-10-24); 12GB/512GB: ₹1,07,999 (current, 2026-10-24).
- When was the Samsung Galaxy S26 launched in India?
- 25 February 2026; it went on sale on 10 March 2026.
- Which processor does the Samsung Galaxy S26 use?
- Samsung Exynos 2600.
- What is the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy S26?
- 4,300 mAh, with 25W wired charging.
- Does the Samsung Galaxy S26 support 5G?
- Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S26 supports 5G.
- How many years of updates will the Samsung Galaxy S26 get?
- 7 years of OS upgrades and 7 years of security updates, as promised by Samsung.
Sources
- Google Fi spec page (dimensions, 2600 nits) (accessed 17 October 2026)
- securityUpdatesYears (gap-fill search, unrated confidence) (accessed 24 October 2026)
Notes: India gets Exynos 2600 per press coverage (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy elsewhere; Google Fi page lists Snapdragon). Launch 25 Feb 2026 (Unpacked), sale 10 Mar 2026 per press coverage. Price hike of Rs 12,000 effective 20 Sep 2026 per press coverage/Cashify (not Samsung official). Wireless charging 15W vs 25W conflicting, left null. IP rating, main sensor size, OIS, telephoto zoom not found. Index extracts only.
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