Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 17 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy S25 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy S25 leads on camera.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Level

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Samsung Galaxy S25 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus packs a 900 mAh larger battery.
  • Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus charges 20W faster.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S25 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 314,999 Cheaper PKR 314,999
Design & build
Release date Launched January 2025 (global) 28 Feb 2026
Dimensions 146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm 158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm
Weight 162 g Better 190 g
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistance (up to 1.5 m for 30 min) IP68 (dust/water resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.2 inches 6.7 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2340 pixels (~416 ppi) 1440 × 3120 pixels (~510 ppi) Better
Panel type Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 120 Hz, HDR10+
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×4.47 GHz + 6×3.53 GHz) Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz + 6×3.62 GHz)
GPU Adreno 830 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 15 with One UI 7 Android 16, OneUI 8.5
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB 12 GB
Internal storage 512 GB (non-expandable) 256/512 GB, UFS 4.x
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera • 50 MP wide (OIS) + 10 MP telephoto (3× optical) + 12 MP ultra-wide 50 MP (wide) + 10 MP (telephoto with 3× optical) + 12 MP (ultrawide)
Selfie camera 12 MP wide 12 MP
Video recording 8K @24/30 fps, 4K @30/60 fps, 1080p @30/60/240 fps 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 4000 mAh (non-removable) Non-removable Li-Ion 4900 mAh Better
Wired charging 25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2), 4.5W reverse wireless 45 W wired, PD3.0; 25 W wireless; 4.5 W reverse wireless Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (up to two eSIM active) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (up to 2 at once)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth v5.4 v5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer, proximity Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic) Accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity Barometer
USB USB-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25 or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?

Samsung Galaxy S25 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S25 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy S25 is listed at PKR 314,999 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus at PKR 314,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S25 or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?

Samsung Galaxy S25 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S25 or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S25 carries a 4000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus a 4900 mAh cell, with 25W and 45W wired charging respectively.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.