Galaxy S26 Plus shows performance boost in Geekbench and 3C listings

Overview

The Galaxy Plus has appeared in Geekbench and China's 3C listing, supporting expectations of a performance boost for the mid‑tier flagship. The Geekbench entry shows the model SM-S947N with an octa‑core processor clocking up to 3.80GHz, possibly the Exynos 2600 built on a 2nm GAA process. A separate 3C certification entry confirms support for 45W fast charging.

Specifications and expected features

The Galaxy S26 series is tipped to launch globally and in India on February 25, with sales kicking off in March. The South Korean variant of the Galaxy S26 Plus reportedly appeared on Geekbench, reinforcing expectations that the Plus model sits between the standard and Ultra variants on charging speed and features.

Key specifications under discussion include a 4,900 mAh battery, a 6.7‑inch QHD+ display with an adaptive 120 Hz refresh rate, 256 GB or 512 GB storage and 12 GB RAM as standard. The chipset is said to be paired with Samsung’s Xclipse 960 GPU. The device is listed as running Android 16 with One UI 8.5 out of the box. A RAM figure shows around 10.64 GB usable RAM, likely marketed as 12 GB.

• 4,900 mAh battery
• 6.7‑inch QHD+ display with adaptive 120 Hz
• 256 GB or 512 GB storage, 12 GB RAM
• Triple rear camera setup: 50 MP main, 12 MP ultra‑wide, 10 MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom
• 12 MP front camera
• Exynos 2600 on a 2 nm GAA process
• GPU: Xclipse 960
• OS: Android 16 with One UI 8.5

Performance wise, early Geekbench results show the Galaxy S26 Plus scoring 24,964 points in the Geekbench 6.5 OpenCL test, a jump over the Galaxy S25 Plus which scored around 18,000 in the same test. Officials involved said the data suggest meaningful GPU gains and potential improvements in AI features and image processing.

Samsung is known for pushing AI features, and with the 2 nm chipset, the Galaxy S26 series is expected to advance these capabilities. We will have a better idea after further benchmark tests and real‑world use.

Samsung is yet to confirm official launch details, but with certifications and benchmarks piling up, the Galaxy S26 series looks set to go official very soon. The lineup is tipped to include three models, with India pricing and launch offers to influence market competitiveness as prices evolve.