Both are light: 163 and 167 g. But the Edge is about record thinness and a big screen, while the S26 is about compactness and balance.
Short answer
Galaxy S25 Edge - 5.8 mm, 6.7" QHD+, a 200 MP camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite. Galaxy S26 - a compact 6.3", a 3× telephoto, a 4300 mAh battery and the newer Exynos 2600.
Key differences
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| Display | 6.7", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1440×3120, 120 Hz | 6.3", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080×2340, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 12/256 GB, 12/512 GB | 12/256 GB, 12/512 GB |
| Rear cameras | 200 MP + 12 MP | 50 MP + 10 MP + 12 MP |
| Front | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 25 W / 15 W wireless | 25 W / 15 W wireless |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Thickness / weight | 5.8 mm / 163 g | 7.2 mm / 167 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Cameras
Edge - 200 + 12 MP, no telephoto. S26 - 50 + 12 + 10 MP with a 3× telephoto. For portraits the S26 is more versatile.
Battery
4300 vs 3900 mAh - the S26 lasts longer.
Chips
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and Samsung Exynos 2600.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Thinness and a big screen - Galaxy S25 Edge.
- Telephoto and battery life - Galaxy S26.
FAQ
How thin is the S25 Edge?
5.8 mm.
Does the S25 Edge have a telephoto?
No.
What battery does the Galaxy S26 have?
4300 mAh.