Compare the key specs first, then explore the full specifications below.
Exynos 2600
12/256GB · International Exynos
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 16, upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9 | Android 15, One UI 7; up to 6 major Android upgrades |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CA/CN; Exynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) - US/CA/CN; 10-core (1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro) - ROW | Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CN; Xclipse 960 - ROW | Xclipse 540 |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 6.3 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | Super AMOLED, HDR10+ |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~411 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio |
Exynos 1580
6/128GB · UK Enterprise 8/128
| 19.5:9 |
| 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | ~411 ppi | ~385 ppi |
| Brightness | 2600 nits (peak) | 1200 nits HBM; 1900 nits peak |
| Screen-to-body ratio | — | ~87.7% |
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion 4300 mAh | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired, PD3.0, 55% in 30 min; 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready); 4.5W reverse wireless | 45W wired |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera System | Triple | Triple: 50MP wide + 12MP ultrawide + 5MP macro |
| Main Camera Details | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video | 50MP f/1.8 24mm wide, 1/1.56-inch, 1.0um, PDAF, OIS; 12MP f/2.2 13mm 123-degree ultrawide, 1/3.06-inch, 1.12um; 5MP f/2.4 macro |
| Camera Features | Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Camera Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie Camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF | 12MP f/2.2 wide, 1/3.2-inch, 1.12um |
| Selfie Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR10+ | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 10-bit HDR |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No microSD |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.X | UFS 3.1 |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm (5.89 x 2.82 x 0.28 in) | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame; Armor Aluminum 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT; Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA; Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN | Nano-SIM + eSIM; dual Nano-SIM variants depending on region |
| Protection | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP67 dust and water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Stereo speakers |
| Headphone Jack | No | No 3.5mm jack |
| Audio | High-bitrate audio support | Stereo speakers |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | 5G SA/NSA, Sub-6 | 5G SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Radio | — | No FM radio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Supported (market dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared | No | No infrared port |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors & Features | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer; Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) | Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, virtual proximity sensing |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, February 25 | 2025, March 02 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, March 06 | Available. Released 2025, March 10 |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray |
| Models | SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DS | SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660 |
| Price | $635.56 / £548.00 / €590.90 / ₹79,999 | Price varies by market and storage configuration |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 167 g | 198 g |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| SAR | — | 0.59 W/kg head; 1.31 W/kg body |
| SAR EU | — | 0.68 W/kg head; 1.17 W/kg body |
