Samsung Galaxy S26 12GB/256GB Cobalt Violet
Samsung Galaxy S26 12GB/256GB Cobalt Violet
Samsung Galaxy S26 mobile phone
6.3" OLED
Display size and type
2340 × 1080px | 120Hz
Resolution and refresh rate
256GB | 12GB
Storage and RAM
4300mAh
Battery capacity
Dual SIM + eSIM | 5G
SIM card configuration and mobile network
Key features of the Samsung Galaxy S26, 12GB/256GB, Cobalt Violet mobile phone
- Main 50Mpx camera (f/1.8), 12Mpx wide-angle + 10Mpx telephoto lens and 12Mpx front camera
- Support for fast 25W charging and 15W wireless charging
- IP64 rating protects the phone from dust and splashing water
- Modern Samsung Exynos 2600 processor
- Water-resistant design according to IP68
- Android 16, model series launched in 2026
Elegant and sophisticated design with exceptional durability
The new design unifies the camera lenses into a single, sleek ambient element, giving the Samsung Galaxy S26 a refined, next-generation look. The reinforced Armour Aluminum frame and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover provide long-lasting resistance to water and other environmental hazards. The slim design of the Galaxy S26 offers perfect comfort and versatile usability.¹
Choose your view
Enjoy work and play to the fullest on the 6.3-inch display (Galaxy S26), or expand your view even further with the generous 6.7" screen (Galaxy S26+).²
A processor specially adapted for Galaxy
From epic single-player experiences to real-time multiplayer, the specially adapted processor gives the Samsung Galaxy S26 lightning-fast speed and powers image enhancements for a clear and crisp view of all your favourite games.³
A smartphone with perfect cooling
A redesigned vapour chamber and a custom-made thermally conductive material (TIM) support the high-performance, specially adapted processor even during the most demanding moments. And more efficient heat dissipation ensures up to 29% better results for cooler and more stable long-term operation of the Samsung Galaxy S26 smartphone.⁴
Samsung Galaxy S26 supports fast charging
The mobile phone has enough power even for demanding days. The fast wired charging of the Samsung Galaxy S26 lets you get back in the action quickly by recharging the battery to 55% in approximately 30 minutes.⁵
High-performance camera system
Using ProVisual Engine technology, the advanced 50Mpx camera enhances every shot, emphasising subjects with sharp details and richer colours to immortalise the world in all its beauty.⁶
- 50Mpx main camera (2× optical quality zoom, f/1.8 aperture, wide-angle)
- 12Mpx ultra-wide-angle (f/2.2 aperture)
- 10Mpx telephoto lens (3× optical zoom, f/2.4 aperture)
- 12Mpx front camera (f/2.2 aperture)
Your Samsung smartphone captures clean and clear images even after sunset
The Nightography feature lets you pierce the veil of darkness and capture all your special evening and night-time moments in maximum sharpness. An advanced application processor delivers noise reduction based on individual noise patterns specific to each sensor type, providing cinematic shots even in low ambient light.⁷
Perfectly stable video on the move
Super Steady with horizontal lock combines an extended optical viewing angle with gyroscopic and acceleration sensors to recognise the direction of gravity and keep your shots level. Even if you turn your Samsung Galaxy S26 a full 360° while recording.⁸
The Galaxy S26 mobile phone offers zoom that lets you see further⁹
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a high-quality selfie camera
The front camera on the Galaxy S26 uses artificial intelligence (ISP) algorithms for more natural-looking selfies with recognisable light and dark tones. They capture your natural skin tone and other facial details like hair and eyebrows.¹⁰
Professional editing right on your device
Artificial intelligence algorithms let you add extra objects (like accessories) to your shot simply by describing the desired edits in words. Galaxy AI on your Samsung phone will bring your vision to life in minutes.¹¹
Galaxy AI turns photos into stickers with a single tap
Enrich your sketches or photos with text that fully reflects your imagination. Galaxy AI will then create everything, and you'll be able to add the resulting stickers to your keyboard or share them with your friends.¹²
The Samsung Galaxy S26 provides handy suggestions in real time
The new Now Nudge feature recognises the context on the screen of your Galaxy S26 and offers useful shortcuts, cleverly minimising the steps needed for further actions and even providing auto-complete suggestions for the phrase you're searching for.¹³
Quickly find everything you need with the Galaxy S26
You'll now have all the details about your reservations or meetings instantly available thanks to quick search. Just use the Finder on the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy S26 and you won't miss any important event.¹⁴
Connected security with Galaxy
Your personal data is safe with the Personal Data Engine. It collects, processes, encrypts, and then stores all data directly on your device in the KEEP and Knox Vault storage spaces, preventing access by other people. Have complete control over the Galaxy AI functions, as only you decide where your data is processed – whether directly on the device or in the cloud. Knox Matrix Trust Chain technology ensures the security of all devices connected to your Galaxy. This means you can monitor the security level of other devices directly from your Samsung Galaxy S26 mobile phone.¹⁵
Galaxy just for you
The modern One UI 8.5 interface adapts depending on your daily usage of the Samsung Galaxy S26. Contextual reminders for Galaxy AI features have been adjusted for maximum intuitiveness and will help simplify everyday tasks.¹⁶
Stay connected, wherever you are
Pairing your Galaxy S26 with Galaxy Buds4 headphones gives you access to easy sound settings – whether you're listening to your favourite music or on phone calls. Galaxy brings a perfectly connected ecosystem designed for users who are constantly on the move.¹⁷
Package contents of the Samsung Galaxy S26 mobile phone¹⁸
¹The Armor Aluminum frame does not include volume buttons, side buttons, the SIM card slot, or the camera lens.
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is used on the front and back of both devices.
Based on laboratory tests of immersion in fresh water to a depth of 1.5 metres for up to 30 minutes. No dust ingress; complete protection against contact (dust-tight). The device's resistance to water and dust is not permanent and may decrease over time due to normal wear and tear.
²The screen size of the Galaxy S26 is 6.3" in the full rectangle and 6.1" including the rounded corners; the screen size of the Galaxy S26+ is 6.7" in the full rectangle and 6.5" including the rounded corners, measured screen sizely; the actual viewable area is smaller due to the rounded corners and the camera cutout.
³AP chipset type availability may vary by country, region or operator.
⁴Specification for the Galaxy S26 model only.
Vapour chamber performance improvements shown are compared to the Galaxy S25. Actual performance will depend on the user environment, conditions, and pre-installed software and applications.
⁵Actual battery life varies depending on network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, number of charges, and many other factors. Estimated based on an average usage profile compiled by UX Connect Research. Independently assessed by UX Connect Research between 8/1/2026 and 30/1/2026 in the United States and the United Kingdom with pre-release versions of SM-S942, SM-S947 and SM-S948 under default setting using LTE and 5G Sub6 networks. NOT tested under 5G mmWave network.
⁶Results may vary depending on light and/or shooting conditions – including multiple subjects, being out of focus, or moving subjects.
Optical quality zoom is provided by the Adaptive Pixel sensor. The 3× figure is the optical zoom distance. The 2× distance is optical quality zoom.
Compared to previous models.
⁷Results may vary depending on light and/or shooting conditions – including multiple subjects, being out of focus, or moving subjects.
⁸Super Steady results may vary depending on editing method and/or filming conditions.
⁹Optical quality zoom is provided by the Adaptive Pixel sensor. The 3× figure is the optical zoom distance. The 2× distance is optical quality zoom.
¹⁰Results may vary depending on light and/or shooting conditions – including multiple subjects, being out of focus, or moving subjects.
Compared to previous models.
¹¹Photo Assist may require a network connection and signing in to a Samsung Account. Service availability may vary by country, language, or device model. Using Photo Assist may result in the photo being resized. A visible watermark is inserted into the output image upon saving to indicate that the image was generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.
¹²The Studio toolkit for creators requires a network connection and signing in to a Samsung Account. Service availability may vary by country, language, or device model. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed. Sticker packs are only compatible with the Samsung keyboard and can only be shared via Quick Share with other Galaxy devices with One UI 5.0 or later and Quick Share app version 13.8.50.x or later installed.
¹³The Now Nudge feature requires signing in to a Samsung Account. Available features and functionality may vary by country, region, and language. Text messaging is available in some third-party messaging apps – including Samsung Messages, Google Messages, Google Chat, WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, KakaoTalk, LINE, Signal, Instagram (DM), Tango, NTT Docomo Messages, and KDDI Messages. Photo sharing in the Now Nudge app works by analysing available image content. The accuracy of the results is not guaranteed.
¹⁴Available Search with Finder features and functionality may vary by country, region and language. For advanced search, data can only be searched in the same language as the system language. Supported apps currently include Calendar, Reminders, Notes, Call Recording, Voice Recording, My Files, Gallery, and Settings. Notifications must be enabled for it to be used as invoked data. Invoked data is available from supported app notifications, messages, Gmail, and Samsung Wallet, and data collected from the Gmail app is only usable if the user agrees to allow Personal Data Intelligent permission to read Gmail content. Invoked data for booking details is only available from booking confirmation messages.
¹⁵The Personal Data Engine works provided that the Personal Data Intelligence menu is turned on. The analysed data will be deleted when the Personal Data Intelligence menu is turned off. The Personal Data Engine recognises selected languages and certain accents/dialects, including but not limited to Arabic, (Simplified) Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, and Vietnamese. The Personal Data Engine currently analyses native Samsung apps and supported app notifications.
KEEP is available on Galaxy smartphones and tablets with One UI 8 or later.
¹⁶The Now Brief feature requires signing in to a Samsung Account. Service availability may vary by country, language, device model, and app. Some features may require a network connection. Photo descriptions provided by Moments may not match the user's intent. Dog walking notifications require activation of SmartTag2 and Pet Care in SmartThings. SmartTag2 is sold separately. Notifications must be enabled to use invoked data. Invoked data is available from supported app notifications, messages, Gmail, and Samsung Wallet, and data collected from Gmail is only usable if the user agrees to allow Personal Data Intelligent permission to read Gmail. Invoked data for booking details is only available from booking confirmation messages.
Available features and functionality may vary by country, region and language. Actions provided may vary by model.
¹⁷All Galaxy devices are sold separately.
¹⁸The Galaxy S26 packaging does not include a charging adapter.
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| Code: | SAMO0283b3DE |
| Warranty: | 24 months |
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| Manufacturer information |
Samsung Electronics Czech and Slovak, s.r.o., V parku 2323/14, Chodov, 148 00 Praha 4, 800 726 786, [email protected] Creating a better world – the immodest vision which has driven Samsung since its inception in 1938. The courage to invest in the development of new technologies is typical for the company, as evidenced by a series of visionary solutions. Currently, Samsung is the largest group of companies in South Korea and the third largest worldwide conglomerate by revenue. Samsung consumers associate the brand with high-quality consumer electronics. It is known for its Galaxy series, one of the best and most sought after mobile phones in its class. One must also mention Samsung TVs, where the company has long been at the cutting edge in technology and quality. The competence of the company is much broader. It is active in machinery and heavy industry, chemicals, construction, retail, and financial services. 
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