Name: Samsung Galaxy S26 256GB White
Brand: Samsung
SKU: SAMG262562
Availability: PreOrder

Overview

Discover the Samsung S26 with iD Mobile, brought to you by Currys. Part of Samsung's latest release cycle, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is lighter and slimmer than ever, with a whole host of gamechanging AI features to try. Take it home SIM-free or with one of our pay monthly contracts.

The Galaxy S26 has been designed with real life in mind. Thanks to the wide range of colourways on offer – there's six to choose from, including Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow and Pink Gold – you're guaranteed to find an option that feels like you. Those colourways frame a 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. It's sharp, vibrant and smooth, and the 120Hz refresh rate keeps everything crisp and responsive whether you're streaming, gaming or scrolling.

Samsung's best-yet tech innovation is wrapped up in a sleek, 167g package; tough Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both the front and back means your phone is protected from impact on all sides, without losing any display clarity. Saving you from splashes, an IP68 water and dust resistance is there to make sure the Great British weather doesn't impact your handset's health. It also introduces Samsung's world-first Privacy Display, a built in screen technology designed to prevent others from viewing your content from side angles. Whether you're checking a banking app or reading private messages on public transport, only you enjoy a full, clear view of the screen.

Now, let's talk cameras. A seamless triple-camera setup - including a 50MP wide lens, 12MP ultra wide lens and 10MP telephoto lens - makes sure even the most candid of shots are captured in vivid detail. Snapping pictures at night is easier than ever thanks to Samsung's fantastic Nightography feature. Perfectly balancing shadows and highlights, the S26 makes blurry starlight photos a thing of the past. Video gets a significant boost too - upgraded functions like Super Steady video and Horizontal Lock function help keep your footage clear, cinematic and stable on the move, perfect for anything from a bumpy hiking trail to a packed concert crowd.

Behind the scenes, the S26's processor works hard to deliver super-responsive results, whether you're snapping, scrolling or streaming. Built specifically for Galaxy, the Exynos 2600 processor is fast, efficient and truly optimised to make the most of the huge range of smart AI tools on offer. Features like Now Brief keep track of your day, delivering bite-sized reminders about booking details and birthdays you might have otherwise forgotten. Now Nudge is equally handy, picking up cues as you move from app to app, and offering useful shortcuts to save you some time. Use these tools for a week, and you'll wonder how you ever lived without them.

Keeping all of this innovation powered is a solid 4,300mAh battery that's built for the long haul. With up to 30 hours of video playback on a single charge, this handset will see you through even the busiest days of commute streaming and late-night scrolling without scrambling for a plug. When you do need to top up, fast wired charging gets you to around 55% in just 30 minutes, so you're back up and running in no time.

Key Features

Premium, tough design: Built to last with IP68, Armour Aluminium and Corning Gorilla Glass protection.

Stunning 6.3-inch AMOLED display: Whether you're gaming or scrolling, visuals appear smooth, vivid and crisp.

Versatile triple camera system: From morning light to long nights, the 50MP main camera and AI-enhanced photo processing capture every shot perfectly.

Smart AI integration: Intuitive Galaxy AI tools and inbuilt features make every task that little bit easier.

Refined Design

Performance

Nightography Video¹

Photo Assist²

design

Refined. Sleek. Slim

Refined Design

The new ambient island camera design unifies the lenses into a single, polished feature for a refined, next-level look.

A view of the Galaxy Watch Ultra face with health feature highlights around it.

Sleek and durable

Reinforced in Armour Aluminium and Corning^® Gorilla^® Glass Victus^® 2, and engineered for water resistance, this Galaxy was designed for lasting strength.^3,4,5

Slim and refined

The slim design offers refined comfort and premium effortlessness.

See the difference

Get your hands on the 6.3^" Galaxy S26 display or expand your view even more with the 6.7^" Galaxy S26+.⁶

PERFORMANCE

A different level of immersion

From epic quests to real-time multiplayer, the customised processor delivers blazing speed and powers a customised image enhancer that helps content look clear and vivid.⁷

Play longer. Stay cooler

Stay cool when the action heats up. The redesigned Vapour Chamber and tailored thermal interface material (TIM) support the high-performing customised processor during demanding sessions. By spreading heat more efficiently, they provide up to 29% enhanced heat dissipation for cooler operation.^8,9

Power up quickly

Your day, uninterrupted. Fast wired charging gets you back to full power in no time - up to 55% charge in around 30 minutes - and keeps you in your flow.^10,11

Up to

55%

Charge in around¹¹

30mins

CAMERA

Picture. Perfected

Powered by ProVisual Engine, the advanced 50 MP camera elevates every shot, enhancing your subjects with smarter detail, richer colour and clarity that keeps up with your imagination.^1,12,13

Clear and bright, even at night

Breathtaking cameras with wider apertures on Galaxy S26 help you capture the best Nightography Videos. AP-driven image processing brightens scenes, sharpens details and reduces noise even in dark environments.¹

An image of northern lights over snow covered mountains

Super Steady Video, even on the go

Super Steady's Horizontal Lock feature combines expanded optical angles with gyro and acceleration sensors to recognise the direction of gravity and keep your shots level, even if you rotate a full 360^°.¹⁴

Close. Closer. Whoa¹³

A woman standing on a beach walkway, with a standard 1x zoom.

A woman standing on a beach walkway, zoomed into the 3x option.

Make every selfie your best shot

Galaxy S26's front cameras now feature AI (ISP) for more natural selfies with highlights and shadows - true to your natural skin tone and other details such as hair and eyebrows, just as your eyes see them.^1,12

The phone that
thinks ahead

Studio-level edits. Built in

Photo Assist provides quick and easy photo editing with just a few words and AI. Add objects such as accessories on photos of your pet by naturally describing the edits you wish to make, and Galaxy AI will realise your vision in minutes.²

From photos to stickers in a tap

With Creatove Studio you can mix sketches or photos with text that match your imagination. With a simple text description or a rough sketch outline, Galaxy AI produces the creations. Then, add the stickers to your keyboard or share it with your friends.¹⁵

Real-time suggestions when you need them

The new Now Nudge can pick up on context on your screen and prompt you with helpful shortcuts. It intelligently minimises the steps to your next action and even provides Autofill suggestions.¹⁶

Find it fast and easy

Reservation and appointment details are now just a quick search away. On the home screen, use Finder to look for information, then one search brings things together for you to remember where things are.¹⁷

On-device protection

Our Personal Data Engine gathers and processes your personal data safely. Then it encrypts that data and saves it onto your device with KEEP and Knox Vault, making it harder for anyone else to gain access.^18,19

Knox Matrix Trust Chain technology provides security across Galaxy connected devices so you can monitor the security of other devices right from your Galaxy smartphone.

Take control over your Galaxy AI. You decide where it gets processed, either on-device or in the cloud.

Your Galaxy. Your way

One UI 8.5 personalises your Galaxy based on how you use it day-to-day. Designed to be simple and intuitive, contextual reminders from Galaxy AI features make daily tasks easier in just a tap.^16,20,21

Stay connected in one Galaxy

Effortlessly pair Galaxy S26 with your other Galaxy products. It's a seamless ecosystem designed to keep everything connected and keep you moving.²²

Peace of mind today, lasting value tomorrow

Keep your Samsung Galaxy device protected with Samsung Care+ - the ultimate, unlimited protection from drops, spills and breakdowns.²³

See what's improved

Compared with Galaxy S23

*Based on device specification. When compared to Galaxy S23+. **When compared to Galaxy S23+. Based on Samsung internal lab test conditions with pre-release version of given model connected to earphone via Bluetooth under default settings over LTE. Estimated against battery capacity and measured current over battery power consumption during video playback (video file resolution 720p, saved on device) on the main screen. Actual video playback time may vary by network connection, settings, video file format, screen brightness, battery condition and many other factors.

128GB | 256GB

256GB | 512GB

Camera

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Wide-angle

50MP

Ultra Wide

12MP

Telephoto

10MP

Front

12MP

Camera

ProVisual Engine

Wide-angle

50MP

Ultra Wide

12MP

Telephoto

10MP

Front

12MP

Camera

Next gen ProVisual Engine

Wide-angle

50MP - Upgraded

Ultra Wide

12MP - Upgraded

Telephoto

10MP - Upgraded

Front

12MP - Upgraded

Battery²⁴

3,900mAh

Battery²⁴

4,000mAh

Battery²⁴

4,300mAh

Performance

Processor

Snapdragon^® 8 Gen 2
for Galaxy²⁵

RAM

8GB

Performance

Processor

Exynos 2400
for Galaxy

RAM

8GB

Performance

Processor

Exynos 2600
for Galaxy

RAM

12GB

Display

Size

6.1^" - FHD+

Peak Brightness

1,750 nits

Refresh Rate

48 ~ 120Hz

Display

Size

6.2^" - FHD+

Peak Brightness

2,600 nits

Refresh Rate

1 ~ 120Hz

Display

Size

6.3^" - FHD+

Peak Brightness

2,600 nits

Refresh Rate

1 ~ 120Hz

Durability

Glass

Corning^® Gorilla^® Glass Victus^® 2⁴

Frame

Armour Aluminium 1

Water Resistance

IP68⁵

Durability

Glass

Corning^® Gorilla^® Glass Victus^® 2⁴

Frame

Armour Aluminium 2

Water Resistance

IP68⁵

Durability

Glass

Corning^® Gorilla^® Glass Victus^® 2⁴

Frame

Armour Aluminium 2³

Water Resistance

IP68⁵

AI features²⁶

AI Agents

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AI Agents

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AI Agents

Bixby²⁷

Gemini - With Gemini Live²⁸

Productivity

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AI Select³¹

Writing Assist³²

Circle to Search with Google³³

Note Assist³¹

Transcript Assist³¹

Browsing Assist³⁴

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Productivity

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AI Select³¹

Writing Assist³²

Circle to Search with Google³³

Note Assist³¹

Transcript Assist ³¹

Browsing Assist³⁴

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Productivity

Now Bar²⁹

Now Brief³⁰

Now Nudge¹⁶

AI Select³¹

Writing Assist³²

Circle to Search with Google - Upgraded³³

Note Assist³¹

Transcript Assist³¹

Browsing Assist³⁴

Search with Finder¹⁷

Communication

Live translate³⁵

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Interpreter³⁵

Communication

Live Translate ³⁵

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Interpreter ³⁵

Communication

Live Translate³⁵

Call Assist³⁶

Call Screening

Interpreter³⁵

Creativity

Photo Assist²

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Creativity

Photo Assist²

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Creativity

Photo Assist - Enhanced²

Creative Studio¹⁵

Auto Eraser - Upgraded³⁷

Auto Trim³⁸

Best Face

Live Effect³⁹

Results may vary depending on light condition and/or shooting conditions including multiple subjects, being out of focus or moving subjects.

Photo Assist may require a network connection and Samsung Account login. Service availability may vary by country, language or device model. Photo Assist may result in a resized photo. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.

Armour Aluminum frame does not include volume and side keys, SIM tray or camera lens barrel.

Corning^® Gorilla^® Glass Victus^® 2 is applied to the front and back of the device.

Based on lab test conditions for submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. No ingress of dust; complete protection against contact (dust-tight). Water and dust resistance of device is not permanent and may diminish over time because of normal wear and tear.

Measured diagonally, Galaxy S26's screen size is 6.3^" in the full rectangle and 6.1^" accounting for the rounded corners, Galaxy S26+'s screen size is 6.7^" in the full rectangle and 6.5^" accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.

Availability of AP chipset type may vary by country, region, or carrier.

Specifications for Galaxy S26 only.

Vapour Chamber performance improvements shown compared to Galaxy S25. Actual performance will depend on user environment, conditions and pre-installed software and applications.

10.

Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, the number of times charged, and many other factors. Estimated against the average usage profile compiled by UX Connect Research. Independently assessed by UX Connect Research between 2026.1.8-2026.1.30 in US and UK with pre-release versions of SM-S942, SM-S947 and SM-S948 under default setting using LTE and 5G Sub6 networks. NOT tested under 5G mmWave network.

11.

Requires the 25W Super Fast Charger. 25W Power Adapter sold separately.

12.

Compared to previous models.

13.

Optical quality zoom is enabled by the Adaptive Pixel sensor. 3x distance is optical zoom. 2x distance is optical quality zoom.

14.

Super Steady results may vary depending on editing method and/or shooting conditions.

15.

Creative Studio feature requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Service availability may vary by country, language or device model. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed. Sticker sets only compatible with Samsung keyboard and can only be shared via Quick Share feature with other Galaxy devices that have One UI 5.0 or later installed and Quick Share app version 13.8.50.x or later.

16.

Now Nudge feature requires a Samsung Account login. Available functions and features may vary by country, region and language. Text message prompts available with certain third party messaging apps including Samsung Messages, Google Messages, Google Chat, WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, KakaoTalk, LINE, Signal, Instagram (DM), Tango, NTT Docomo Messages, KDDI Messages. Share photos in Now Nudge works by analyzing available image content. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.

17.

Available functions and features from Search with Finder may vary by country, region and language. For advanced search, data can only be searched in the same language as current system setting. Supported apps currently include Calendar, Reminders, Notes, Call Recording, Voice Recording, My Files, Gallery and Settings. Notifications must be switched on to be used as the recalled data. Recalled data available from supported app notifications, Messages, Gmail and Samsung Wallet and data collected from Gmail is only applicable if the user consents to Personal Data Intelligent's Gmail read permission. Recalled data for reservation details only available from reservation confirmation messages.

18.

The Personal Data Engine functions under the condition that the Personal Data Intelligence menu is on. Analyzed data will be deleted once the Personal Data Intelligence menu is turned off. Personal Data Engine recognizes select languages and certain accents/dialects, including but not limited to Arabic, (Simplified) Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, and Vietnamese. Personal Data Engine currently analyzes Samsung native applications and supported app notifications.

19.

KEEP is available on Galaxy smartphones and tablets with One UI 8 or later.

20.

Now Brief feature requires Samsung Account login. Service availability may vary by country, language, device model, apps. Some features may require a network connection. The description of photos provided by moments may not align with the user's intent. Notifications for dog walking require SmartTag2 and Pet Care in SmartThings to be activated. SmartTag2 sold separately. Notifications must be switched on to be used as the recalled data. Recalled data available from supported app notifications, Messages, Gmail and Samsung Wallet and data collected from Gmail is only applicable if the user consents to Personal Data Intelligent's Gmail read permission. Recalled data for reservation details only available from reservation confirmation messages.

21.

Available functions and features may vary by country, region and language. Action capsules provided may differ depending on the model.

22.

Galaxy devices each sold separately.

23.

Terms and conditions apply. Samsung Care+ coverage, service type and promotion details may vary by country/region and deductible (service fee) may apply. To be eligible for Samsung Care+ promotion benefit, registration may be required. For detailed Samsung Care+ information, please visit https://www.samsung.com/samsung-care-plus/.

24.

Typical value tested under third-party laboratory conditions. Rated minimum capacity of the Galaxy S26 is 4,175mAh. Rated (minimum) capacity of the Galaxy S24 and S23 is 3,785mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.

25.

Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Snapdragon is a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.

26.

Availability of Galaxy AI features may vary depending on the region/country, OS/One UI version, device model and phone carrier.

27.

Bixby provides real-time answers on devices running on One UI 8.5 or later. Service availability may vary by country, service provider, device model and OS version. Bixby supports 9 languages: Korean, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified) and Japanese.

28.

Compatible with select languages only. Google Account login and network connection required. If Gemini UI or Google apps are in view. Google and Gemini / Youtube / Maps etc are trademarks of Google LLC. Check responses. Setup required. Compatibility and availability vary. 18+.

29.

Availability of functions supported within the apps may vary by country. Some functional widgets may require a network connection and/or Samsung Account login.

30.

Samsung account login and network connection required. Depending on use case:

- Calendar - Compatible with Samsung Calendar and other compatible Android calendar apps/databases.
- Time to leave - Navigation app must be selected by user. Results will vary.
- Coupons - Notifications for coupons only available for coupons added to Samsung Wallet with expiration date.
- Health - Energy Score data tracked with synchronised Galaxy Watch and Ring on Samsung Health app.

31.

Samsung account login and network connection required.

32.

Samsung account login is required. Requires a network connection. Must meet length requirements to activate feature. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.

33.

Requires network connection. Availability of search functions and its supported apps may vary by country, language and device. Results may vary depending on visual matches.

34.

Available to use on Samsung Internet. Requires network connection and Samsung account login. Summarise feature may be limited or unavailable on certain paid websites. Character limit applies. Language pack download may be required. Accuracy of results not guaranteed.

35.

Samsung account login is required. Certain languages may require language pack download. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Available in 20 languages from launch.

36.

Samsung account login is required. Certain languages may require language pack download. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.

37.

Samsung account login required. Six types of sound can be detected; voices, music, wind, nature, crowd and noise. Results may vary depending on audio source & condition of the video.

38.

Maximum length per clip is 90 minutes. Maximum length of combined clips to be edited is 180 minutes. Maximum number of clips to be edited per video project is 60 clips. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.

39.

Live Effect feature for Photo Assist supports JPG, HEIC (HEIF), BMP, PNG and WebP files. May not be available on certain photos. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.

FAQs.

What is eSIM?

An embedded SIM (eSIM) is a digital version of a physical SIM card. Simply download your eSIM using the QR Code we send you via email, and get connected to iD Mobile hassle-free!

Does Samsung Galaxy S26 support eSIM?

Yes Samsung Galaxy S26 is compatible with both physical SIM and eSIM.

What are the benefits of eSIM?

Here are the benefits of choosing eSIM:

There is no physical SIM to remove, so it's safer if your phone is lost or stolen.
You can have two active numbers and seamlessly switch between them.
Less physical SIMs means less plastic in circulation - a win for the environment.

What’s the difference between the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the S25?

The Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S26 have lots of similarities, but there are some key areas where the S26 pushes ahead. The battery is slightly larger, increasing to 4,300mAh from 4,000mAh, pushing video playback from around 29 hours to 30 hours. The processor is also different; the S25 runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, while the S26 features an Exynos 2600 chip, which has been specifically engineered to support upgraded AI features.

Does the Samsung Galaxy S26 support wireless charging?

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S26 supports wireless charging thanks to its built-in wireless charging coil. It also supports fast, easy wired charging, getting you to around 55% in just 30 minutes.

Is the Samsung Galaxy S26 waterproof?

No, the Samsung Galaxy S26 isn’t fully waterproof, but its IP68 rating means it’s well protected against everyday water exposure. It can handle rain and submersion in water up to 1.5 metres for up to 30 minutes.

Does the Samsung Galaxy S26 support eSIM?

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S26 supports eSIM. The handset is Dual SIM, so it works with both an e-SIM and a physical SIM card.

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AI Agents

AI Agents

AI Agents

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Productivity

Communication

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Communication

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FAQs.

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Does Samsung Galaxy S26 support eSIM?

What are the benefits of eSIM?

What’s the difference between the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the S25?

Does the Samsung Galaxy S26 support wireless charging?

Is the Samsung Galaxy S26 waterproof?

Does the Samsung Galaxy S26 support eSIM?

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