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Samsung Galaxy S26

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  • 50 MP camera
  • 12 GB RAM
  • 256 GB / 512 GB storage
£879.00

ColourCobalt Violet

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Samsung Galaxy S26 in Cobalt Violet
Samsung Galaxy S26 256GB
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Description

50MPCamera
12GBRAM
256GB / 512GBStorage

Samsung Galaxy S26 has a 6.3-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display at 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CA/CN; Exynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW with 12GB of RAM. The rear cameras are 50MP wide, 10MP telephoto and 12MP ultrawide, and the front camera is 12MP. The battery is 4300 mAh.

Choose your storage (128GB, 256GB and 512GB) and colour on this page. Buy it on its own, pay in full for 40% off with a free accessory pack, or add a SIM or eSIM plan from O2, Three, Sky Mobile or Vodafone. It is new, sealed and unlocked, with a 12-month NexCell warranty.

Specifications

Display6.3" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 1080x2340, 120Hz
ChipsetExynos 2600 (international)
RAM12GB
Storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Rear camera50MP wide, 10MP 3x telephoto, 12MP ultrawide
Front camera12MP
Battery4300 mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless
Operating systemAndroid 16, One UI 8.5
Weight167 g
Dimensions149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM
ReleasedMarch 2026
Water resistanceIP68
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Display

TypeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Size6.3 inches, 96.5 cm 2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Platform

OSAndroid 16, upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9
ChipsetQualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CA/CN; Exynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW
CPUOcta-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
GPUAdreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CN; Xclipse 960 - ROW

Memory

Storage and RAM128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM; UFS 4.X
Memory cardNone

Main camera

Cameras50 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
FeaturesBest Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Camera12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
FeaturesHDR
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR10+

Sound

SpeakersYes, with stereo speakers
Headphone jackNone

Connectivity

Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG

Sensors and features

SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
OtherSamsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)

Battery

CapacityLi-Ion 4300 mAh
Charging25W wired, PD3.0, 55% in 30 min; 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready); 4.5W reverse wireless

Body

Dimensions149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm (5.89 x 2.82 x 0.28 in)
Weight167 g (5.89 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INTNano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USANano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min); Armor Aluminum 2

Network

TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
SpeedHSPA, LTE (CA), 5G

Launch

Announced2026, February 25
StatusAvailable. Released 2026, March 06

Colours

Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold

Shipping & delivery

Delivery in 11-15 business days, free over £100.00 to the UK, otherwise £39.99. Delivered within the United Kingdom.

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FAQs

What kind of screen does the Samsung Galaxy S26 have?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a 6.3-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display at 1080 x 2340 pixels with a 120Hz refresh rate. Peak brightness reaches 2600 nits. The glass is Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

How powerful is the Samsung Galaxy S26?

It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CA/CN; Exynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW, with 12GB of RAM. It ships running Android 16.

Which storage sizes and colours does the Samsung Galaxy S26 come in?

You can choose 128GB, 256GB and 512GB of storage. There is no memory card slot, so pick the size you will need. Colours listed are Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold. The colours and sizes on offer in our shop are shown on the product page.

What cameras does the Samsung Galaxy S26 have?

The rear cameras are 50MP wide, 10MP telephoto and 12MP ultrawide. The front camera is 12MP. It records video in 8K at up to 30fps.

How big is the Samsung Galaxy S26 battery, and how does it charge?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a 4300 mAh battery. Charging: 25W wired, PD3.0, 55% in 30 min; 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready); 4.5W reverse wireless. Real-world battery life depends on how you use the phone. A charger is not always supplied in the box, so check the product page.

Is the Samsung Galaxy S26 waterproof?

Yes. It has an IP68 rating, which means it can be submerged in up to 1.5m of fresh water for 30 minutes. That covers splashes, rain and accidental dips. It is not made for swimming or deliberate diving, and water resistance can reduce over time, so keep it away from salt water and hot liquids.

Does the Samsung Galaxy S26 support 5G and eSIM?

It supports 5G and eSIM alongside a physical SIM. Connections include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2. It does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack. Our phones are unlocked, so they work with O2, Three, Sky Mobile and Vodafone.

Does the Samsung Galaxy S26 come unlocked, and is it covered by a warranty?

Yes. It is new, sealed and sold unlocked, so it works with any compatible UK network or SIM. It carries a 12-month NexCell warranty, which we handle directly. The Warranty page explains what is covered and how to claim.

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