Samsung Galaxy S26+ / Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

Samsung Galaxy S26+: SM-S947B/DS (Exynos 2600) · 12 GB RAM, 256 or 512 GB. The SM-S947U sold in the US uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. The Galaxy S26 and S26 Ultra are separate models.

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G: Galaxy A36 5G, international SM-A366B; 6/128, 8/128, 8/256 and 12/256 GB options vary by market. The US SM-A366U, Latin American SM-A366E and the Galaxy A56/A26 are separate models.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Release year20262025
AvailabilityPre-orders started on 25 February 2026 Samsung—
ProcessorExynos 2600 (SM-S947B); Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in some markets

Samsung says the chip varies by device and market; the SM-S947U sold in the US uses Snapdragon.

Samsung		Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; larger vapor chamber

The vapor chamber spreads processor heat over a larger area, delaying performance drops during long gaming or video sessions.

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Display6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (6.5 inches with rounded corners); 1–120 Hz

The refresh rate drops to 1 Hz depending on content; Vision Booster adjusts tones in bright light to keep the screen readable.

Samsung		6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED; up to 120 Hz; Vision Booster; 1200 nits (High Brightness Mode)

Vision Booster adjusts colour and contrast in strong light to improve readability. Because of the rounded corners, the visible area measures 6.5 inches.

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Peak brightness2,600 nits Samsung—
Glass and frameCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back; Armor Aluminum frame Samsung—
Memory and storage12 GB RAM; 256 or 512 GB

Options may vary by country, carrier and market.

Samsung		6/128, 8/128, 8/256 or 12/256 GB (market-dependent)

No microSD slot is listed for this model; storage cannot be expanded later.

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Rear cameras50MP wide (ƒ/1.8, 2x optical-quality zoom); 12MP ultra-wide (ƒ/2.2); 10MP telephoto (ƒ/2.4, 3x optical)

2x is achieved by cropping the centre of the main sensor; digital zoom goes up to 30x.

Samsung		50 MP main (ƒ/1.8, AF, OIS); 8 MP ultra-wide (ƒ/2.2); 5 MP macro (ƒ/2.4)

OIS counters hand shake for sharper low-light photos. There is no telephoto camera; zoom is digital.

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Front camera12MP, ƒ/2.2 Samsung12 MP (ƒ/2.2); 10-bit HDR video recording Samsung
Battery4,900 mAh typical (4,755 mAh rated); up to 31 hours of video playback Samsung—
Wired chargingAbout 69% in 30 minutes with a 45W adapter Samsung—
Wireless chargingSuper Fast Wireless Charging; Wireless PowerShare

Wireless PowerShare charges accessories such as a watch or earbuds from the back of the phone.

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Network5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi 7 speed and latency gains require a compatible router.

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DurabilityIP68; up to 1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes

Samsung notes that water and dust resistance may decrease over time.

Samsung		IP67; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back

IP67 describes a lab test of up to 30 minutes in 1 metre of fresh water; Samsung does not advise beach or pool use.

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SoftwareShips with One UI 8.5 based on Android 16 SamsungAndroid 15, One UI 7; six Android/One UI upgrades and six years of security updates Samsung
Size and weight158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm; 190 g Samsung162.9 × 78.2 × 7.4 mm; 195 g Samsung
ColoursCobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue; Pink Gold and Silver Shadow exclusive to Samsung.com SamsungAwesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lime Samsung
Battery and charging—5000 mAh (typical), 4905 mAh (rated); 45 W wired charging (Super Fast Charging 2.0)

The typical value is the average capacity in IEC 61960 tests; the rated value is the guaranteed minimum.

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Security—Samsung Knox, Knox Vault

Knox Vault keeps sensitive data such as passwords and PINs in a protected hardware area separate from the main processor.

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Audio—Stereo speakers Samsung