Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+: Unlocked Price Comparison (September 2026)
Which is cheaper: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 starts at $899.99 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ starts at $1,099.99 — the Samsung Galaxy S26 is $200 cheaper at today's lowest live prices.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is cheapest at Samsung (US) ($899.99); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is cheapest at Samsung (US) ($1,099.99).
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on Display at 6.7". Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on Battery at 4,900 mAh. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ currently has more live offers tracked (2).
Prices verified as of 1 Sept 2026.
Prices read from 1 shop's own listings and last checked 1 Sept 2026. We track prices only — we do not test devices or take payment for placement.
| Model | Lowest price | Cheapest at | Live offers | Stores | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S26 | $899.99 | Samsung (US) | 1 | 1 | 1 Sept 2026 |
| Samsung Galaxy S26+ | $1,099.99 | Samsung (US) | 2 | 1 | 20 Aug 2026 |
Side-by-side specifications
| Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3" | 6.7" |
| Battery | 4,300 mAh | 4,900 mAh |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SM8850-1-AD for Galaxy (Kaanapali) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SM8850-1-AD for Galaxy (Kaanapali) |
| Weight | 167 g | 190 g |
Unlocked prices collected directly from US retailers and official stores. Every price shows when it was last checked.