Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S25
Get the S25 and keep the change. It has the same cameras, the same charging and near enough the same battery life. The S26 makes sense only if you want 256 GB without paying extra, or plan to keep the phone into the 2030s.
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Which one is for you?
Galaxy S26
Want the newest small Samsung and lots of space for photos? The S26.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S26 worth it?Galaxy S25
Want a small flagship and money left for a case and earbuds? The S25.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 worth it?Key differences
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What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Galaxy S26
Owners like the camera, how easy it is to set up and how quick it feels. The few unhappy ones found it too small, glitchy or no better than their old phone.
- Good camera
- Easy to set up and use
- Fast and smooth
- No better than their old phone
- Software glitches or too many pre-installed apps
Galaxy S25
Owners like the camera, the small size and how easy it is to set up. Complaints are about battery life and it feeling little better than older or cheaper phones.
- Good camera
- Compact and light
- Easy to set up and use
- Little better than an older or cheaper phone
- Battery runs down too fast
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Expert Reviews, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the Galaxy S26: 264 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Galaxy S25: 616 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read November 2026.