Highlights
- The Galaxy S26+ surfaced on Geekbench with the Exynos 2600 chipset, Xclipse 960 GPU, Android 16, and 12GB RAM.
- It is also certified on China’s 3C platform, which reveals the device supports 45W fast charging with a 4,900mAh battery, while the Ultra variant may feature 60W charging.
- Samsung is tipped to unveil the Galaxy S26 series (S26, S26+, S26 Ultra) at Galaxy Unpacked on February 25 with global availability expected from March 11.
Samsung is expected to unveil its next-generation Galaxy S26 series in February. As of now, we know that the lineup is likely to include the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Ahead of the official launch in India and global markets, the alleged Samsung Galaxy S26+ has surfaced on Geekbench and China’s Compulsory Certification (3C) platform, revealing key details related to performance, software, and charging capabilities. Here’s what we know so far based on all recent appearances and leaks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Appears on Geekbench
A Samsung smartphone carrying the model number SM-S947N has been listed on Geekbench, as first highlighted by tipster Abhishek Yadav @yabhishekhd on X (formerly Twitter). Based on the model number and hardware details, the device is believed to be the South Korean variant of the Samsung Galaxy S26+.
The Geekbench listing shows an octa-core processor built on ARMv8 architecture with a base clock speed of 2.76GHz. The CPU configuration reportedly includes one prime core clocked at 3.80GHz, three performance cores running at 3.26GHz, and three efficiency cores operating at 2.76GHz.
As per speculation, this chipset is Samsung’s upcoming Exynos 2600, which is said to be manufactured using a 2nm GAA process.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus (SM-S947N) — South Korea variant 🇰🇷
Confirmed to feature Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2600, built on the 2nm GAA process.
CPU (10 cores) configuration:
– 1× C1 Ultra (3MB L2) @ 3.80GHz
– 3× C1 Pro @ 3.26GHz
– 6× C1 Pro @ 2.76GHz
🎮 GPU: Xclipse 960
🍭… pic.twitter.com/MQL3nIhLfU— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) January 22, 2026
For graphics, the SoC is tipped to be paired with an Xclipse 960 GPU. The listing also suggests the phone comes with around 10.64GB of RAM, which is expected to be marketed as 12GB. The device is shown running Android 16 and could ship with One UI 8.5 on top. The motherboard identifier listed is “s5e9965.”
In terms of performance, the Galaxy S26+ recorded an OpenCL score of 24,964 points on Geekbench 6.5.0 for Android AArch64. For reference, the Galaxy S25+ reportedly scores around 18,000 points in the same test indicating a notable generational improvement.
Galaxy S26+ Charging Speed Revealed via 3C Certification
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has also appeared on China’s 3C certification website with the model number SM-S9470. According to the listing, the phone will support 45W wired fast charging (4.5A or 15.0V DC), which is in line with the Galaxy S25+.
Samsung has not bundled chargers with its smartphones since the launch of the Galaxy S21 in January 2021, following a similar move by Apple a year earlier. The 45W charging support suggests the Galaxy S26+ will charge faster than the standard Galaxy S26, which is rumoured to support 25W charging. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S26 Ultra reportedly cleared 3C certification in December 2025 with support for a 60W charger.
The Galaxy S26+ is rumoured to pack a 4,900mAh battery and could be powered by either the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 or the Exynos 2600 chipset, depending on the market. The device has also previously appeared on the BIS database with the model number SM-S947B/DS.
Certifications Confirm Multiple Regional Variants
Previously, the Galaxy S26+ was spotted on the NBTC certification platform, confirming the model number SM-S947B/DS. The device has also appeared on TUV and BIS databases.
The TUV listing reportedly revealed multiple regional variants including SM-S947B (India and international markets), SM-S947B/DS (dual-SIM), SM-S947N (South Korea), SM-S947U (US carrier-locked), SC-52G (Japan NTT DOCOMO), SCG38 (Japan au/KDDI), SM-S947Z (South-East Asia and Oceania), SM-S9470 (China), SM-S947U1 (US factory unlocked), and SM-S947W (Canada).
Samsung Galaxy S26+ – Expected Specifications
Leaks suggest the Galaxy S26+ will feature a 6.7-inch QHD display with up to a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. It is expected to launch with 12GB of RAM as standard and be offered in 256GB and 512GB storage variants.
On the camera front, the phone is tipped to feature a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 10-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. A 12-megapixel front-facing camera is also expected for selfies and video calls.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Launch Timeline (Leaked)
Separately, well-known Tipster Ice Universe @UniverseIce has claimed on X (formerly Twitter) that Samsung will host its next Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25. This is when the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra are expected to be officially unveiled.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Timeline (South Korea)
Unpacked Event: February 25
Pre-order period: February 26 to March 4
Pre-sale period: March 5 to March 10
Market launch date: March 11
— Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) January 21, 2026
According to the leak, pre-orders for the Galaxy S26 series may begin on February 26 and run until March 4. This could be followed by a pre-sale period from March 5 to March 10 with full retail availability starting on March 11.
The leaked schedule is said to be based on the South Korean market and launch timelines for India and other global regions may vary slightly. Even so, the information offers a fairly clear indication of what to expect from Samsung’s upcoming flagship launch.
FAQs
Q1. What key performance details were revealed about the Galaxy S26+ on Geekbench?
Answer. The listing showed the Exynos 2600 chipset built on a 2nm GAA process, paired with an Xclipse 960 GPU, 12GB RAM, and running Android 16 with One UI 8.5.
Q2. What charging capabilities does the Galaxy S26+ support?
Answer. According to China’s 3C certification, the Galaxy S26+ supports 45W wired fast charging with a 4,900mAh battery, while the Ultra variant may support 60W charging.
Q3. When is the Galaxy S26 series expected to launch?
Answer. Leaks suggest Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra at Galaxy Unpacked on February 25, with retail availability starting March 11.
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