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Galaxy S26, S25, S24 Real-World Comparison: Is the S26 really a 'flop'?Amidst rumors that the Galaxy S26 is a 'phone to skip,' we meticulously compared and analyzed seven key elements across the S24, S25, and S26 models: performance, AI features, battery, camera, design, and price. By clearly understanding the perceived performance in real-world usage and the pros and cons of each model, we provide a clear answer on which Galaxy model is the most reasonable choice for you.
1. ⚡️ Performance & Heating Test: Exynos 2600's Real-World Performance?
· The Galaxy S26 is equipped with Exynos 2600, the S25 with Snapdragon 8 Elite, and the S24 with Exynos 2400.
· The S24 has 8GB of RAM, while the S25 and S26 have 12GB, making the S25 and S26 more advantageous for multitasking.
· In Geekbench and 3DMark scores, the S26 scored the highest, but there wasn't a significant difference from the S25, though the gap with the S24 was substantial.
· For general app execution speeds like YouTube and Naver, all three models ran smoothly without noticeable differences.
· When playing high-spec games at max settings, the S24 experienced frame drops and felt choppy, while the S26 had minor frame drops that were not perceptible. The S25 showed the most stable frame retention.
· Heating during game play and charging felt similar across all three models, and 3DMark test figures also showed no significant differences.
· The S24 has 8GB of RAM, while the S25 and S26 have 12GB, making the S25 and S26 more advantageous for multitasking.
· In Geekbench and 3DMark scores, the S26 scored the highest, but there wasn't a significant difference from the S25, though the gap with the S24 was substantial.
· For general app execution speeds like YouTube and Naver, all three models ran smoothly without noticeable differences.
· When playing high-spec games at max settings, the S24 experienced frame drops and felt choppy, while the S26 had minor frame drops that were not perceptible. The S25 showed the most stable frame retention.
· Heating during game play and charging felt similar across all three models, and 3DMark test figures also showed no significant differences.
00:11 - 01:34
1. ⚡️ Performance & Heating Test: Exynos 2600's Real-World Performance?
· The Galaxy S26 is equipped with Exynos 2600, the S25 with Snapdragon 8 Elite, and the S24 with Exynos 2400.
· The S24 has 8GB of RAM, while the S25 and S26 have 12GB, making the S25 and S26 more advantageous for multitasking.
· In Geekbench and 3DMark scores, the S26 scored the highest, but there wasn't a significant difference from the S25, though the gap with the S24 was substantial.
· For general app execution speeds like YouTube and Naver, all three models ran smoothly without noticeable differences.
· When playing high-spec games at max settings, the S24 experienced frame drops and felt choppy, while the S26 had minor frame drops that were not perceptible. The S25 showed the most stable frame retention.
· Heating during game play and charging felt similar across all three models, and 3DMark test figures also showed no significant differences.
· The S24 has 8GB of RAM, while the S25 and S26 have 12GB, making the S25 and S26 more advantageous for multitasking.
· In Geekbench and 3DMark scores, the S26 scored the highest, but there wasn't a significant difference from the S25, though the gap with the S24 was substantial.
· For general app execution speeds like YouTube and Naver, all three models ran smoothly without noticeable differences.
· When playing high-spec games at max settings, the S24 experienced frame drops and felt choppy, while the S26 had minor frame drops that were not perceptible. The S25 showed the most stable frame retention.
· Heating during game play and charging felt similar across all three models, and 3DMark test figures also showed no significant differences.
01:35 - 03:04
2. 🤖 Galaxy AI Feature Comparison: S26's New AI Experience
· AI features were fully introduced starting with the S24, and expanded with the S25 and S26.
· In Geekbench AI scores, the S25 was highest in precise computation and low-power efficiency, while the S26 led in real-time processing.
· Key AI features like Circle to Search and Photo Assist are supported by all three models.
· The 'Now Bar' feature was added starting with the S25, and the 'Now On' feature is available from the S26.
· For image editing, the S26 allows users to directly input requests to generate desired images, which is convenient, and photos taken from different angles can be combined at once.
· In the audio eraser feature test, the S26's voice was heard most clearly.
· In Geekbench AI scores, the S25 was highest in precise computation and low-power efficiency, while the S26 led in real-time processing.
· Key AI features like Circle to Search and Photo Assist are supported by all three models.
· The 'Now Bar' feature was added starting with the S25, and the 'Now On' feature is available from the S26.
· For image editing, the S26 allows users to directly input requests to generate desired images, which is convenient, and photos taken from different angles can be combined at once.
· In the audio eraser feature test, the S26's voice was heard most clearly.
03:05 - 03:33
3. 🔋 Battery Life: The S26 Standard Model's Only Improvement
· The S26 standard model has a 300mAh larger battery capacity compared to the S24 and S25.
· Charging speeds are the same across all three models.
· Comparing battery drain after 1 hour of 3DMark operation, the S24 showed the most significant decrease, while the S25 and S26 showed similar results with no major difference.
· Calculating the estimated discharge time, the S26 lasts the longest, but the difference from the S25 was negligible, about 7 minutes.
· Charging speeds are the same across all three models.
· Comparing battery drain after 1 hour of 3DMark operation, the S24 showed the most significant decrease, while the S25 and S26 showed similar results with no major difference.
· Calculating the estimated discharge time, the S26 lasts the longest, but the difference from the S25 was negligible, about 7 minutes.
03:34 - 04:13
4. 📸 Camera Performance: Enhanced AI Post-Processing and S26's New Video Feature
· The camera specs themselves are identical across all three models, but AI-based post-processing performance has slightly improved.
· Actual photo results showed the S25 to be the brightest with vivid colors and good detail, while the S24 was the blurriest.
· The S26 introduces a new video feature called 'Horizontal Lock Super Steady,' which maintains horizontal stability and effectively reduces shake even when rotating the phone during recording.
· Actual photo results showed the S25 to be the brightest with vivid colors and good detail, while the S24 was the blurriest.
· The S26 introduces a new video feature called 'Horizontal Lock Super Steady,' which maintains horizontal stability and effectively reduces shake even when rotating the phone during recording.
04:14 - 05:01
5. 🎨 Design and Portability: S26's Changes and Disappointments
· Design differences are limited to colors and the camera module.
· The S26 was released in white and black, but the lack of diverse colors is a drawback as many colors overlap with the S24 and S25.
· The camera module differs with the S25's thick camera ring and the S26's camera island design, but this is not a major factor influencing purchase decisions.
· In terms of portability, the S25 was the smallest and lightest.
· The S26's size and weight have increased again, and the camera bump is more pronounced. This is a regrettable aspect for a standard model whose advantage lies in its compact size.
· The S26 was released in white and black, but the lack of diverse colors is a drawback as many colors overlap with the S24 and S25.
· The camera module differs with the S25's thick camera ring and the S26's camera island design, but this is not a major factor influencing purchase decisions.
· In terms of portability, the S25 was the smallest and lightest.
· The S26's size and weight have increased again, and the camera bump is more pronounced. This is a regrettable aspect for a standard model whose advantage lies in its compact size.
05:02 - 05:12
6. 📺 Display Comparison: Minor Changes That Are Hard to Notice
· The S26's display size is slightly larger, but not to a noticeable extent.
· Specifications such as resolution, refresh rate, and maximum brightness are identical across all three models, so they do not significantly influence choice.
· Specifications such as resolution, refresh rate, and maximum brightness are identical across all three models, so they do not significantly influence choice.
05:13 - 05:52
7. 💰 Price and Final Recommendation: Which Galaxy Model is Right for You?
· The S25 had an official price, whereas the S26 saw an increase of approximately 100,000 won.
· The current lowest price for the new S26 is similar to that of the S25.
· Used prices are around 400,000 won for the S24 and 600,000 won for the S25.
· For S24 users, upgrading to the S25 or S26 offers a sufficiently noticeable change.
· For S25 users, there is no significant reason to switch to the S26.
· For users who frequently use AI features, shoot a lot of videos, and want to experience the latest features immediately, the S26 can also be a good choice.
· The current lowest price for the new S26 is similar to that of the S25.
· Used prices are around 400,000 won for the S24 and 600,000 won for the S25.
· For S24 users, upgrading to the S25 or S26 offers a sufficiently noticeable change.
· For S25 users, there is no significant reason to switch to the S26.
· For users who frequently use AI features, shoot a lot of videos, and want to experience the latest features immediately, the S26 can also be a good choice.