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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

On the EU energy label the Samsung Galaxy S26+ comes out ahead in 1 of the 1 measured categories where the two differ. Durability score: Samsung Galaxy S26 49/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ 51/100.

Samsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S26+
Energy classAA
Durability score49/10051/100
Devicesmartphonesmartphone
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Battery endurance per charge51 h55 h
Battery lasts at least1,200 charge cycles1,200 charge cycles
Battery capacity4,175 mAh4,755 mAh
Drops survived without defect270270
Drop reliability classAA
Repairability index3.01/53.01/5
Repairability classCC
OS updates for at least5 years5 years
Dust & water protectionIP68IP68
Scratch resistanceMohs 5Mohs 5
User-replaceable batteryNoNo
FoldableNoNo
Charging power10 W10 W
Charging portUSB-CUSB-C
Model numbersSM-S942B/DSSM-S947B/DS

Highlighted cells are better on that measure. Source: EU energy label register (EPREL); values as declared by the suppliers.