Galaxy S26+

Galaxy S26+ keeps a bright QHD+ display and seven-year updates, but looks like a hard sell beside the base S26 and Ultra.

Best For

Large-screen Galaxy fans

Value

Not rated

Biggest Strength

Seven years of OS updates

Biggest Weakness

Minor upgrade over S25+

Community Vote

N/A

would recommend

Key Takeaways

6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED at up to 2600 nits remains a strong for media and outdoor readability.

AU models use Exynos 2600 with 12GB RAM; still call daily performance flagship-fast.

Camera hardware is largely carried from prior Plus models; day shots are fine, can struggle with low light shots.

Most it a tough sell versus the cheaper base S26 or step-up Ultra.

4900 mAh and 45W charging deliver solid all-day use, not top-tier multi-day runtime.

Quick Facts

Brand

Samsung

Release Date

Mar 6, 2026

Price Range

$1,849 to $2,149 AUD

Pros & Cons

Pros

Seven years of OS updates

Swift flagship performance

Excellent QHD+ AMOLED display

Solid all-day battery life

Premium IP68 armour build

Horizon Lock video tools

Cons

Minor upgrade over S25+

Awkward middle-child value

Stale camera hardware

No built-in Qi2 magnets

Charging lags many rivals

Price hike for little new

What Owners Say

The Good

AU buyers report solid retailer deals and trade-in stacks bringing S26+ under RRP

Pre-order threads note mid-March AU shipping windows for S26+ colours including Silver Shadow

The Bad

Forum users worry AU S26/S26+ land on Exynos while Ultra keeps Snapdragon

Many call the Plus hard to justify versus Ultra cameras or a cheaper base S26

Owners and shoppers want larger batteries and clearer step-up reasons at this price

Detailed Summary

Display size	6.7 inch
Panel	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X QHD+
Resolution	3120 x 1440
Refresh rate	120 Hz
Brightness	2600 nits
SoC	Exynos 2600
CPU	Deca-core (up to 3.8GHz)
RAM	12 GB
Storage	256GB or 512GB
Rear system	50MP main + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP 3x telephoto
Main	50 MP
Front	12 MP
Battery capacity	4900 mAh
Video playback	Up to 31 hours
Wired fast charge	45 W
Wireless	Up to 20W Qi wireless; reverse wireless
Dimensions	158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm
Weight	190 g
Water resistance	IP68
Build	Armor Aluminum; Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back
OS	Android 16 with One UI 8.5
Wireless	5G Sub6, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, UWB
Port	USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
Samsung AU list	$1,849 (256GB) to $2,149 (512GB) AUD