Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (2026) runs on the Exynos 2500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 2,289,696).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25+
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 2289696
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2285
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 7874
- Lighter: 190g vs 193g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 FE better?
- Longer battery life (55/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 6 points higher (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE are nearly equal (72/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 2500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3219688 | 2289696 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 2285 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9700 | 7874 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25+ and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Samsung Galaxy S26 FE by 40.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE are nearly equal (72/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25+ over the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.