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SamsungTechnical Specification MatrixAI Enhanced AnalysisAnalysis Date: 24 September 2026Evaluated at £689.00

Samsung Galaxy S26

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a compact, high-performance smartphone driven by a ten-core Exynos 2600 processor, 12 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of internal storage. Featuring a 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 2600 nits, it balances heavy computational throughput with a high-pixel-density visual pipeline. The device houses a 4300 mAh battery within a 7.2 mm chassis, offering IP68 dust and water resistance alongside a triple-camera array equipped with optical image stabilization and up to 8K video capture capabilities.

10.0/ 10
Andote Tech Score
Evaluated at £689.00
Price-Tier Avg: 9.6/10
Rated on 24 September 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)

vs Price Tier Competitors
RAM Capacity12GB
Hardware Spec Score
8.5/10(Excellent)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
8.4/10(Excellent)
Internal Storage512GB
Hardware Spec Score
9.0/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
8.9/10(Excellent)
Battery Capacity4300 mAh
Hardware Spec Score
5.9/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.8/10(Average)
Refresh Rate120Hz
Hardware Spec Score
8.3/10(Excellent)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
8.2/10(Excellent)
Main Camera Resolution50MP
Hardware Spec Score
8.0/10(Excellent)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.9/10(Very Good)
Weight167g
Hardware Spec Score
9.2/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
9.0/10(Exceptional)
How We Calculate This Score

Our objective rating combines Hardware Spec Quality (measuring real-world component power benchmarked across the entire category on a 1–10 scale) with a Price-to-Value Index (evaluating technical capability relative to selling price). User reviews and merchant sponsorships do not influence this score.

Score Deciding Factors8 Key drivers
✓Tier-1 Brand (Samsung)
Premium manufacturer reliability & build qualityTier-1 Standing
•High-End Price Bracket£689
High-end product priced in the upper bracketPremium Tier
✓High-End RAM Capacity12GB
Top-tier capability in this category8.5/10
✓High-End Internal Storage512GB
Top-tier capability in this category9.0/10
!Low Battery Capacity4300 mAh
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.9/10
✓High-End Refresh Rate120Hz
Top-tier capability in this category8.3/10
✓High-End Main Camera Resolution50MP
Top-tier capability in this category8.0/10
✓Lightweight Weight167g
Top-tier capability in this category9.2/10
Key Technical Strengths
  • ✓Generous internal storage capacity of 512 GB for extensive local data retention.
  • ✓High peak display brightness of 2600 nits for strong outdoor HDR legibility.
  • ✓Advanced wireless connectivity suite featuring Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 standards.
  • ✓Robust core performance enabled by a ten-core processor and 12 GB of RAM.
Technical Limitations & Trade-offs
  • ✕Battery capacity of 4300 mAh is relatively modest compared to larger cohort devices.
  • ✕Maximum wired charging input is capped at 25 W, trailing behind faster-charging industry peers.
  • ✕Lack of expandable memory card support restricts future local storage upgrades.

Official Product Documents & PDF Manuals

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Complete Technical Specifications

Manufacturer-verified hardware specifications with contextual AI metric explanations.

What this metric means:

The multi-sensor rear array featuring a 50-megapixel primary camera with optical image stabilization and dedicated ultra-wide and telephoto lenses delivers versatile focal lengths. High-resolution 8K video recording and high frame-rate slow-motion capabilities offer extensive creative utility for content capture.

PanoramaYes
Auto focusYes
Flash typeLED
Digital zoom30x
Portrait modeYes
Image stabilizerYes
Rear camera typeTriple camera
Slow motion modeYes
Slow motion rate240fps in FHD, 120fps in FHD, 120fps in UHD
Front camera typeSingle camera
Rear camera flashYes
Maximum frame rate240 fps
AI scene recognitionYes
Image stabilizer typeOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Video recording modes4320p, 2160p, 1080p, 720p
Rear camera pixel size1 µm
Front camera pixel size1.12 µm
Rear camera sensor size1/1.56"
Front camera sensor size1/3.2"
Rear camera aperture number1.8
Resolution at capture speed7680x4320@30fps, 3840x2160@60fps, 3840x2160@30fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 1280x720@30fps
Front camera aperture number2.2
Third rear camera pixel size1 µm
Video capture resolution (max)4320 x 7680 pixels
Second rear camera pixel size1.4 µm
Third rear camera sensor size1/3.94"
Rear camera resolution ()50 MP
Second rear camera sensor size1/2.55"
Front camera resolution ()12 MP
Third rear camera aperture number2.4
Second rear camera aperture number2.2
Rear camera field of view (FOV) angle85°
Front camera field of view (FOV) angle85°
Third rear camera resolution ()10 MP
Second rear camera resolution ()12 MP
Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angle36°
Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angle120°
What this metric means:

The 120 Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel combines high refresh fluidity with 2600 nits of peak HDR brightness, ensuring motion clarity during fast movement and clear outdoor visibility under direct sunlight. The 411 ppi pixel density maintains sharp text rendering and fine image details on the 6.3-inch canvas.

Screen shapeFlat
Pixel density411 ppi
Display diagonal16 cm (6.3")
Display brightness1500 cd/m²
Display glass typeGorilla Glass
Display resolution2340 x 1080 pixels
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz
Gorilla Glass versionGorilla Glass Victus 2
Rounded display cornersYes
Display number of colours16 million colours
Brand specific technologiesAlways-on display
Maximum display brightness (HDR)2600 cd/m²
Display technology marketing nameDynamic AMOLED 2X
What this metric means:

The pairing of a ten-core processor reaching 3.8 GHz with 12 GB of RAM ensures rapid application launching, seamless transitions between resource-intensive software, and efficient management of multi-threaded mobile workloads. The 512 GB storage tier provides generous local space, bypassing the need for cloud offloading or external memory cards.

Fast chargingYes
Face recognitionYes
Wireless chargingYes
Fingerprint readerYes