Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus Spotted on 3C Certification: Full Specs, Charging Details, Expected Price

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus  is slowly stepping out of the shadows, and this time, the leak feels solid. The upcoming flagship has now been spotted on China’s 3C certification website, confirming one crucial detail that buyers have been waiting for, charging speed.

For anyone tracking Samsung’s flagship strategy closely, this certification is more than routine paperwork. It strongly hints that the Galaxy S26 Plus launch is right around the corner, possibly alongside the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra next month.

Let’s break down what’s confirmed, what’s rumored, and why the Samsung Galaxy S26+ could be both exciting and slightly disappointing.

Samsung Galaxy S26+ display and design details

Samsung is well familiar with displays and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus does not break that tradition.

The phone will have a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with:

• QHD+ resolution (3120 x 1440 pixels)
• 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
• HDR support
• Peak brightness up to 3000 nits

In terms of design, the Galaxy S26 Plus sticks to a premium but familiar look:

• Glass back with Gorilla Glass Victus 2
• Aluminum frame
• IP68 water and dust resistance
• Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor

It’s not revolutionary, but it doesn’t need to be.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus Performance and Software Experience

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is likely to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) in the majority of the markets, and only some areas may offer an Exynos variant.

Key performance specs include the following:

• Octa-core processor with Oryon V3 cores
• 12GB LPDDR5X RAM
• 256GB or 512GB UFS 4.0 storage
• Android 16 out of the box
• Up to 7 years of OS updates

This is flagship grade power, no debate. The Galaxy S26 Plus also has higher chances of being a safer buy than many Android competitors simply because of Samsung's long software support.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus Battery and Charging 

Here’s where excitement cools down.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus has now passed China’s 3C certification, confirming 45W wired fast charging. That’s the same speed as the Galaxy S25+.

Yes, it packs a powerful 4,900mAh battery with:

• 45W wired charging
• 15W wireless charging (Qi2)
• Reverse wireless charging

But in 2026, when competitors are flirting with 80W and 100W charging, Samsung sticking to 45W feels stubborn.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus camera setup 

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is expected to feature a triple rear camera system, and thankfully, Samsung hasn’t messed with a formula that works.

Expected camera setup:

• 50MP primary sensor with OIS
• 12MP ultra-wide camera
• 12MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom
• 12MP front camera

Video recording remains a strong point:

• 8K video at 30fps
• 4K video up to 120fps
• 1080p slow motion at 240fps

This makes the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus one of the most versatile video phones in its class, even before official launch.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus Connectivity and daily Features

Connectivity is fully future-proofed:

• 5G (Sub-6 and mmWave)
• Wi-Fi 7
• Bluetooth 5.4
• USB-C 3.2
• NFC and Ultra Wideband (UWB)

There’s no headphone jack, no surprise there, but stereo speakers and ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanning remain onboard.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus Expected Price and Availability

Pricing is expected to stay premium.

• Global price: Around $1000
• India expected price: ₹99,990

That puts the Samsung Galaxy S26+ squarely in flagship territory, competing with the iPhone Pro models, Pixel flagships and Chinese performance beasts.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus final verdict: safe upgrade or missed opportunity?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is shaping up to be a safe flagship, not a revolutionary one. It offers a gorgeous display, elite performance, excellent cameras and industry-leading software support.

But Samsung’s refusal to push charging speeds or radically rethink the Plus lineup may leave power users unimpressed.

Still, for buyers who want reliability, polish and long-term value, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus will likely sell in massive numbers. Sometimes, boring wins.

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