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Product comparison · 2 phones

Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black vs Samsung Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9

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  • 97specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 68identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9 has 1,400 cd/m² more maximum display brightness (HDR) than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black (2600 cd/m² vs 1200 cd/m²). The Samsung Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9 has 18 ppi more pixel density than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black (411 ppi vs 393 ppi). The Samsung Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9 has 2 more processor cores than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black (10 vs 8). Display diagonal: 16.8 cm (6.6") on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black, 16 cm (6.3") on the Samsung Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9. Processor family: Snapdragon on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black, Samsung Exynos on the Samsung Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9.

  • Display diagonal
    • 16.8 cm (6.6")
    • 16 cm (6.3")
  • Maximum display brightness (HDR)
    • 1200 cd/m²
    • 2600 cd/m²
  • Pixel density
    • 393 ppi
    • 411 ppi
  • Processor family
    • Snapdragon
    • Samsung Exynos
  • Processor model
    • 8 Gen 2
    • 2600
  • Processor cores
    • 8
    • 10
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.36 GHz
    • 3.8 GHz
  • RAM capacity
    • 8 GB
    • 12 GB

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Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackView product
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Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers16.8 cm (6.6")16 cm (6.3")
Display brightnessKnown for one1500 cd/m²
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Differs1200 cd/m²2600 cd/m²
Brand specific technologiesKnown for oneAlways-on display
Pixel densityDiffers393 ppi411 ppi
Rounded display cornersKnown for oneYes
Panel typeKnown for oneOLED
Maximum display brightness (Outdoor)Known for one1750 cd/m²
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneHigh Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
Processor4 differ
Processor familyDiffersSnapdragonSamsung Exynos
Processor modelDiffers8 Gen 22600
Processor architectureKnown for oneARM C1-Ultra+C1-Pro
Processor coresDiffers810
Processor frequencyKnown for one3.26 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.36 GHz3.8 GHz
Storage1 differ
RAM capacityDiffers8 GB12 GB
Camera7 differ
Rear camera sensor sizeKnown for one1/1.56"
Second rear camera sensor sizeKnown for one1/2.55"
Third rear camera sensor sizeKnown for one1/3.94"
Second rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs12 MP10 MP
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs10 MP12 MP
Fourth rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one50 MP
Second rear camera aperture numberDiffers2.22.4
Third rear camera aperture numberDiffers2.42.2
Front camera sensor sizeKnown for one1/3.2"
Front camera field of view (FOV) angleDiffers80°85°
Resolution at capture speedDiffers7680x4320@30fps7680x4320@30fps, 3840x2160@60fps, 3840x2160@30fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 1280x720@30fps
Video recording modesKnown for one4320p, 2160p, 1080p, 720p
Slow motion rateDiffers960fps @FHD, 240fps @FHD240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
AI scene recognitionKnown for oneYes
Time lapse modeKnown for oneYes
Night modeKnown for oneYes
Self-timerKnown for oneYes
Network6 differ
SIM card capabilityKnown for oneDual SIM
SIM card typeKnown for oneNanoSIM + eSIM
3G standardsDiffersUMTS, WCDMAWCDMA
5G standardDiffersSub6 FDD, Sub6 TDDSub6 SDL, Sub6 TDD
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.4
Frequency bandKnown for oneTri-band
3G bands supportedKnown for one2100,900,1900,850,1700 MHz
4G bands supportedKnown for one2100,700,800,1900,850,1800,1500,2300,2600,900,1700,2500 MHz
5G bands supportedKnown for one2100,700,1900,800,850,1800,2600,900,1700,2300,2500,3700,3500,1500 MHz
ModulationDiffers1024-QAM4096-QAM
Wi-FiKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUSB Type-C
USB portKnown for oneYes
Messagingidentical
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)Known for oneYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue
Colour nameKnown for oneSky Blue
Protection featuresKnown for oneWater resistant, Dust resistant
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminium
Performanceidentical
Hearing aid compatibilityKnown for oneYes
Multimediaidentical
SpeakersKnown for onestereo
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneAndroid 16.0
User interface (UI)Known for oneOne UI 8.5
App distribution platformKnown for oneGoogle Play
Google applicationsKnown for oneYouTube, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Chrome, Google Meet, Gmail, Google Search, Google Photos, Google Play
Virtual assistantKnown for oneSamsung Bixby
Battery2 differ
Battery capacityDiffers4700 mAh4300 mAh
Removable batteryKnown for oneNo
Battery endurance in cyclesKnown for one1200
Continuous video playback time (max)Differs27 h30 h
Talk time (4G) (max)Known for one44 h
Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max)Known for one23 h
Browsing time (4G) (max)Known for one22 h
Continuous audio playback timeKnown for one84 h
Poweridentical
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for one25 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for one10 W
Enduranceidentical
Energy efficiency classKnown for oneA
Energy efficiency scaleKnown for oneA to G
Battery endurance per cycleKnown for one3060 min
Repeated free fall reliability classKnown for oneA
Repairability classKnown for oneC
Repairability indexKnown for one8.2
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers195 g167 g
WidthDiffers76.2 mm71.7 mm
DepthDiffers7.6 mm7.2 mm
HeightDiffers157.8 mm149.6 mm
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for oneNo
Cables includedDiffersUSBUSB Type-C
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes

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