Description
Samsung Galaxy S26: what you need to know
The Galaxy S26 is the 6.3-inch model in Samsung’s S26 range, running on the Exynos 2600 processor with Galaxy AI features. It is light and thin at 167g and 7.2mm.
Who it suits
People who want a compact Samsung flagship with a 3x optical zoom camera. This version has 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
Key facts
- 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, up to 2,600 nits peak brightness
- Exynos 2600 processor with 12GB RAM
- 50MP wide, 12MP ultra wide and 10MP 3x telephoto rear cameras
- 12MP front camera
- 4,300mAh battery, up to 30 hours of video playback
- Armor Aluminum frame with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on front and back
- IP68 dust and water resistance
Buying it in the UK
UK retailers list the Galaxy S26 512GB at £1,049 (checked 23 October 2026). Our price is £752.95.
Our price includes UK import duty and VAT, so there is nothing more to pay when it arrives. Your estimated delivery dates are shown near the top of this page.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is the compact flagship of Samsung’s 2026 Galaxy S range, announced on 25 February 2026. The SM-S942B model has a 6.3-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz display, a deca-core processor, 12GB RAM, a 50MP + 12MP ultra-wide + 10MP 3x telephoto rear camera system with 8K video, and a 4,300mAh battery with 25W wired and wireless charging. It runs One UI 8.5 on Android 16, with Samsung UK listing security updates until February 2033.
International version: this item is brand-new genuine stock imported from outside the UK. TechInOut covers faulty, damaged or not-as-described items for 30 days from delivery, and your statutory rights still apply.
Specifications
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| Model | SM-S942B/DS |
| Announced | 25 February 2026 |
| Display | 6.3-inch (159.3mm full rectangle) Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340 x 1080 (FHD+), up to 120Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits |
| Processor | Deca-core: 3.8GHz, 3.26GHz, 2.76GHz (Exynos 2600 in UK/Europe) |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 512GB |
| Rear cameras | 50MP wide f/1.8 (OIS) + 10MP telephoto f/2.4 (3x optical) + 12MP ultra-wide f/2.2 |
| Zoom | 3x optical, 2x optical-quality, up to 30x digital |
| Front camera | 12MP f/2.2, autofocus |
| Video recording | Up to 8K (7680 x 4320) at 30fps |
| Battery | 4,300mAh (typical) |
| Charging | Up to 25W wired; wireless charging up to 15W; Wireless PowerShare |
| Operating system | Android 16 with One UI 8.5 |
| Security updates | Until 28 February 2033 (Samsung UK) |
| SIM | Dual SIM: nano-SIM + nano-SIM / nano-SIM + eSIM / dual eSIM |
| 5G bands | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75 (SDL), n77, n78 |
| 4G bands | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B66 + TDD |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2.4/5/6GHz |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic/in-display fingerprint, accelerometer, barometer, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall, light, proximity |
| Water/dust resistance | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 167g |
What’s in the box
- Samsung Galaxy S26 handset
- USB-C to USB-C cable (3A)
- SIM ejection tool
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