Samsung Galaxy M47 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Samsung Galaxy M47 5G (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $275 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 56/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 840,353).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M47 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Samsung Galaxy M47 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $275 vs $799
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3000
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 18 points higher (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G leads (61/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy M47 5G — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (61/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M47 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $275 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M47 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M47 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M47 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M47 5G and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Samsung Galaxy M47 5G by 70.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $524. Samsung Galaxy M47 5G was $524 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G (89/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G (77/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (61/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy M47 5G has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.