Samsung Galaxy F56 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

The Samsung Galaxy F56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1480, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 55/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy F56 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,031,048); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy F56 doesn't.

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy F56 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy F56
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 48
Portability 80
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
What makes Samsung Galaxy F56 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
  • Lighter: 180g vs 190g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1031048
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1140
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3346

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy F56 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 15 points higher (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F56 (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy F56 is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).

Samsung Galaxy F56: The Samsung Galaxy F56 is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy F56 Samsung Galaxy S26+
Processor Exynos 1480 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 1031048 3161830
Geekbench Single 1140 2900
Geekbench Multi 3346 9200
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED+ 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2340 3120x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 45W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 12 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.0×77.3×7.2 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 180 g 190 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy F56
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy F56
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED+
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy F56
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy F56 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy F56 Exynos 1480
55/100
1031048 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100 +67.4%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Samsung Galaxy F56 by 67.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy F56
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F56 (91/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy F56 is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy F56 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy F56 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy F56 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy F56 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy F56 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy F56 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy F56 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy F56 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.