Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy M31s (8GB RAM +128GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M31s (8GB RAM +128GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S26 has better resolution of 3200 x 1800 than Samsung Galaxy M31s (8GB RAM +128GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S26 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M31s (8GB RAM +128GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy M31s (8GB RAM +128GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 64 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 79990 | Rs. 23999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 17, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 is Rs. 79990. The launch Date of the second phone is July 30, 2020 . The cost of Samsung Galaxy M31s (8GB RAM +128GB) is Rs. 23999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy M31s (8GB RAM +128GB)'s 6.5 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S26 has Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M31s (8GB RAM +128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S26 has display density of 546 PPI & Samsung Galaxy M31s (8GB RAM +128GB) has only 407 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S26 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.07% than Samsung Galaxy M31s (8GB RAM +128GB)'s ~ 91%. Samsung Galaxy S26 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M31s (8GB RAM +128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M31s (8GB RAM +128GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S26 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M31s (8GB RAM +128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M31s (8GB RAM +128GB)'s 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S26's 50 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M31s (8GB RAM +128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S26's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 10.0 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy M31s (8GB RAM +128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy M31s |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 17, 2026 (Expected) | July 30, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.5 x 149.4 x 6.9 mm | 74.4 x 159.3 x 9.3 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1800 x 3200 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 546 PPI | ~ 407 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93.07% | ~ 91% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+, 4000 nits (peak) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 2.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Virtual Light Sensing, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP69 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 12 MP (Telephoto) 12 MP (Ultra Wide) | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Macro) Macro 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX682 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v10.0, upgradable to v11 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6.0 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9611 | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4300 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Talk Time | 51 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 125 hours | |