The Galaxy S26+ just went official with a larger QHD+ display, bigger battery, and faster charging than the base S26 — all without jumping to Ultra pricing. Here's everything we know so far.
The Galaxy S26+ has always been the quiet middle child of Samsung's flagship lineup. Like the Plus version in the iPhone series, it is also too big to be the compact choice, not flashy enough to be the showstopper. Hence, S26+ could also be something of a hit or miss. It lacks the features of the Ultra, and it's not as pocket-friendly as the base S26. But what it does offer is a noticeably bigger battery, a larger display, faster charging, all in a body that's still slim and manageable. For a lot of people, this could be exactly the right trade-off. Anyway, let’s dive in this article to discuss everything about the latest Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus, including its expected price in Nepal.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus Overview
Design and Display
The S26+ measures 158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3mm and weighs 190 grams. It's slightly thinner than its predecessor. The extra screen real estate you get over the base S26 is also definitely noticeable in daily use. Design-wise, the S26+ shares the same unified language as the rest of the S26 family this year — softer corners, flatter edges, and the new Ambient Island camera module on the back. That translucent rectangular island that unifies the lenses is much cleaner. The frame is Armor Aluminum on the front, and the back is Gorilla Glass Victus 2, with IP68. Colors are the same across the series: Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, and White, with Silver Shadow and Pink Gold as Samsung.com exclusives.
The display is a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with QHD+ resolution (3120 × 1440), and this is actually a notable step up over the base S26, which stays at FHD+. At this screen size, QHD+ makes a visible difference, particularly for media-related stuff and any fine-detail work. The panel hits up to 2,600 nits peak brightness, runs an adaptive 1–120Hz refresh rate, and carries Samsung's upgraded mDNIe processor for 4× better color precision over the S25+. ProScaler AI upscaling is here too, sharpening video and image content in real time.
Chipset and Performance
Chipset situation mirrors the base S26, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US and China, Exynos 2600 everywhere else. The S26+ running Exynos 2600 in most global markets, including Nepal, is definitely unfortunate. Samsung's own figures for the Plus specifically show a 38% faster NPU, 23% improved GPU, and 7% faster CPU compared to the S25+. And Exynos has barely been able to impress anyone. The redesigned vapor chamber and updated thermal interface material contribute to up to 29% better heat dissipation. Similarly, all configurations come with 12GB LPDDR5X RAM. Storage also starts at 256GB, with a 512GB option available.
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Cameras
The S26+ shares its camera hardware with the base S26. You get the same 50MP f/1.8 main with OIS, 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide, and 10MP f/2.4 3x telephoto — and the same software-driven improvements apply across both. The ProVisual Engine processing, Nightography Video overhaul, Horizontal Lock in Super Steady mode, and the AI ISP refinements on the 12MP f/2.2 selfie camera are all present and identical to what you'd find on the S26. Nightography Video has been meaningfully improved with per-sensor noise reduction, producing low-light footage that's brighter and cleaner than the S25+ was capable of. Similarly, video maxes out at 8K@30fps and 4K@60fps with 10-bit HDR.
Battery and Charging
Other than display, this is another place where the S26+ earns its keep over the base S26. The battery steps up to 4,900mAh, compared to 4,300mAh on the standard S26, and Samsung claims up to 31 hours of video playback.
Charging also takes a step forward. The S26+ supports up to 45W wired charging, hitting around 69% in approximately 30 minutes. Which is a noticeable upgrade over the base S26's 25W, and it closes the gap somewhat with faster-charging competitors. Wireless charging comes in at 20W, and reverse wireless at 4.5W rounds things out.
Software and Galaxy AI
The Galaxy S26 Plus, like the entire S26 series, also comes with One UI 8.5 on Android 16, with the full seven-year OS and security update commitment. Everything on the AI front is identical to what the S26 and Ultra offer — Now Nudge, Now Brief, Photo Assist, Creative Studio, Audio Eraser in third-party apps, Call Screening with Scam Detection, upgraded Bixby with Gemini and Perplexity integration, and Circle to Search with multi-object support. The S26+ doesn't get the Privacy Display but it doesn't lose a single Galaxy AI feature compared to the Ultra.
Connectivity and Audio
It also comes with the full connectivity suite: 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, UWB (Ultra-Wideband), and USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 with OTG. UWB is worth a specific mention; it enables precise spatial awareness for features like device finding and secure proximity-based sharing, and it's not always present on every mid-to-upper-tier phone. The S26+ has it. Audio is stereo speakers with high-bitrate format support, MP3, FLAC, AAC, and more.
The device features an Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, the same as the rest of the S26 series. Similarly, you also get the Knox Vault, like usual that handles on-device processing and sensitive data storage.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Specifications
- Design, build: 158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm, 190g, Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back, IP68
- Display: 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120 × 1440, 1–120Hz adaptive, up to 2,600 nits peak, 4× mDNIe precision, ProScaler, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (US/China) / Exynos 2600 2nm (global), Adreno / Xclipse 960 GPU
- Memory: 12GB LPDDR5X RAM / 256GB UFS 4.0; 12GB RAM / 512GB UFS 4.0 (non-expandable)
- Software & UI: One UI 8.5 on Android 16, 7 years OS + security updates
- Rear Camera: Triple — 50MP f/1.8 main (OIS, PDAF) + 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide (120°) + 10MP f/2.4 3x telephoto (OIS), Horizontal Lock Super Steady, Nightography Video, 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 10-bit HDR
- Front Camera: 12MP f/2.2, dual-pixel PDAF, 4K video, AI ISP
- Security: Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, Face Unlock, Samsung Knox Vault
- Connectivity: 5G (Sub-6), Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, UWB, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, GPS / GLONASS / Beidou / Galileo / QZSS
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Hall, Light, Proximity
- Battery: 4,900mAh with 45W wired (~69% in 30 min), 20W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless, Qi2 Ready
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Price in Nepal and Availability
The Galaxy S26+ was officially unveiled on February 25, 2026, alongside the S26 and S26 Ultra, with general availability from March 11, 2026. Prebooking is expected to start alongside the Galaxy S26 Ultra, in the 3rd week of March. Here's what to expect.
| Galaxy S26+ | Price in India (Official) | Price in Nepal (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| 12GB + 256GB | INR 119,999 | NPR 165,000 |
| 12GB + 512GB | INR 139,999 | NPR 180,000 |
Should You Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26+ in Nepal?
The S26+ is coming soon to Nepal. It will sit in an interesting position. At around NPR 165,000, it's meaningfully cheaper than the Ultra while giving up relatively little in day-to-day use. For most people in Nepal who want a premium Samsung experience without going all the way to Ultra pricing, the S26+ can be the smartest pick in the lineup.
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- Meanwhile, check out our video on the Galaxy S25 / S25+
Article Last updated: February 26, 2026
