Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
Critics score the Samsung Galaxy S25+ 80 (clear consensus) and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ 76 (one dissenter) out of 100, from 6 and 9 professional reviews. 6 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Samsung Galaxy S25+ higher and 4 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Samsung Galaxy S25+ 5 points ahead.
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6 professional reviewers tested the Samsung Galaxy S25+, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: performance and picture quality.
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9 professional reviewers tested the Samsung Galaxy S26+, and 3 recommend it. Most praised: performance and battery life. Most common complaint: price.
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Where every review landed
Each mark is one professional review, converted to 0–100Which one is for you?
Pick the Samsung Galaxy S25+ if
- you care most about display and software
- you want the one critics rate higher (80 against 76)
The catch: It barely changes from the S24+, and charging is slow.
Pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+ if
- you care most about big-screen Galaxy
The catch: It barely improves on last year and costs more, with slow charging.
In our words, from what the critics praise and complain about. It never changes a score.
What critics praise and fault
How many of each product's reviews mention the topic| Topic | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 5 of 6 praise | 7 of 9 praise |
| Battery life | 3 of 6 praise 1 of 6 fault | 5 of 9 praise 2 of 9 fault |
| Picture quality | 3 of 6 praise | 4 of 9 praise |
| Price | not mentioned | 4 of 9 fault |
Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Galaxy S25+ | Galaxy S26+ | Who scored higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Reviews | 80 | 60 | Galaxy S25+ +20 |
| Android Central | 80 | 70 | Galaxy S25+ +10 |
| Tech Advisor | 80 | 80 | Same |
| TechRadar | 80 | 80 | Same |
| Tom's Guide | 80 | 80 | Same |
| Trusted Reviews | 80 | 80 | Same |
Scores converted to 0–100. Tiles with a dashed border are estimated from the verdict. Tap a score to read that review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
Critics rate the Samsung Galaxy S25+ higher: 80 (clear consensus) against 76 (one dissenter). 6 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Samsung Galaxy S25+ higher and 4 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Samsung Galaxy S25+ 5 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+: clear consensus, scores from 80 to 80. The Samsung Galaxy S26+: one dissenter, scores from 60 to 80.