Galaxy S26 vs Ace

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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· 2026

Galaxy S26

$899

84.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

84.0

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera91/100

Battery70/100

· 2022

Ace

Price on request

83.9/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

83.9

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera84/100

Battery82/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy S26:

✓19g lighter chassis (167g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$9100 lower launch MSRP ($899 vs $9999)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Ace:

✓Larger 4,500 mAh battery capacity (+200 mAh more capacity)
✓50.3MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.7" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy S26	Ace
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X	AM-OLED
Screen Size	6.3"	6.7"
Resolution & Density	2340x1080 (409 ppi)	1080x2412 (394 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,600 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 16	Android 12
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	12 GB
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB	128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS	50.3 MP
Telephoto Zoom	10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	12 MP, f/2.2	16.2 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm	163.3 x 75.5 x 8.2 mm
Weight	167 g	186 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,300 mAh	4,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	25W wired fast charging	150W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	15W wireless charging	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	6.0	Bluetooth 5.3
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB C reversible
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$899	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Galaxy S26 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Galaxy S26 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy Galaxy S26:

Higher overall BeastScore: 84.0 vs top rival 83.9 · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)

When to buy Ace:

Larger battery capacity: 4,500 mAh (+200 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 150W vs max 25W

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy S26 vs Ace

Which phone is better: Galaxy S26 or Ace?

Galaxy S26 leads with an overall BeastScore of 84.0/100 compared to Ace (83.9/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 84.0 vs top rival 83.9 and Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system).