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Samsung

Galaxy S26+

Apple

Watch Series 12 42mm

Rated 4.6435 out of 5

Rated 5 out of 5

with eligible trade-in
Retail price starting at: $1099.99

Req's elig. unlimited & trade-in. Price after 36 mo. credits. Speed restr's & other terms apply. All monthly pricing req's 0% APR, 36-mo. installment agmt. $0 down for well-qual. customers. Tax on full price due at sale. Restrictions apply.

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Key differences

Screen

6.24 x 2.98 x 0.29

Aluminum, Titanium: 42 x 37 x 9.7 Ceramic: 43 x 37 x 9.85

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Display

6.7

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Battery

Speaker: Up to 93 Headset: Up to 94

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Processor

Chipset Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy

Chipset S11 chip with 64-bit dual-core processor

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Color

Black

Sky Blue

Cobalt Violet

White

Black Aluminum Black Sport Band M-L

Black Aluminum Black Sport Band S-M

Dark Bronze Aluminum Dark Bronze Milanese Loop

Dark Bronze Aluminum Olive Sport Band M-L

Dark Bronze Aluminum Olive Sport Band S-M

Light Gold Aluminum Sand Sport Band M-L

Light Gold Aluminum Sand Sport Band S-M

Natural Titanium Natural Milanese Loop

Natural Titanium Navy Blue Sport Band M-L

Natural Titanium Navy Blue Sport Band S-M

Radiant Gold Titanium Burgundy Sport Band M-L

Radiant Gold Titanium Burgundy Sport Band S-M

Radiant Gold Titanium Radiant Gold Milanese Loop

Space Gray Aluminum Navy Blue Sport Band M-L

Space Gray Aluminum Navy Blue Sport Band S-M

Dimensions

Size (inches)

6.24 x 2.98 x 0.29

Size (inches)

Aluminum, Titanium: 42 x 37 x 9.7

Ceramic: 43 x 37 x 9.85

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Display

Display size (inches)

6.7

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Camera & video

Rear-facing camera

50 MP Wide ƒ/1.8

12 MP Ultrawide ƒ/2.2

10 MP Tele ƒ/2.4

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Battery

Battery capacity

4,900mAh (non-removable)

Battery life

All-day battery life, up to 24 hours of normal use

Up to 38 hours in Low Power Mode

Up to 10 hours outdoor workout

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Fast-charge capable

Up to 80% charge in about 30 minutes

15 minutes for up to 12 hours of normal use

5 minutes for up to 10 hours of sleep tracking

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Processor

Memory

Operating system

Android®

Subject to change based on future operating system updates.

Voice dialing and voice commands

Yes

Siri

The next generation of Apple Intelligence is centered around you, integrated into your apps, and built with privacy.

Apple Intelligence powers Siri AI — an entirely new version of Siri that’s more personal, conversational, and powerful, along with helpful features across apps.

watchOS

Subject to change based on future operating system updates

Wireless technology

AT&T 5G+ supported network bands

n77 C-Band, n77 3.45GHz, n260

5G (U.S. and other countries)

Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n14, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n257, n260

5G (U.S. and other countries)*

Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71

4G LTE

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71

4G LTE

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71

UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA

850/900/1700/2100/1900/2100MHz

GSM/GPRS/EDGE

850/900/1800/1900MHz

World phone

Quad-band

HD Voice capable

Yes

Wi-Fi Calling capable

Yes

AT&T Video call capable

Yes

Wi-Fi connectivity

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)

Wi-Fi connectivity

Wi‑Fi 4 (802.11n)

Wi-Fi capability

2.4GHz & 5GHz & 6GHz

Near Field Communication (NFC)

Open, Secure

Bluetooth® technology

v6.0 + EDR, A2DP, HS, LE, aptX®

Bluetooth technology

v5.3

Mobile hotspot

Up to 10 devices

Noise suppression

Goodix

SIM type

eSIM-First

SIM type

Electronic SIM

FirstNet Ready®

Yes

NumberSync Capable

Required to use smartwatch over cellular; rate plan required

Sensors

Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Barometer, Fingerprint, Geomagnetic, Gyroscope, Proximity, Geomagnetic, Hall

Sensors

Health Sensing System: third-generation electrical heart sensor, always-on optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, and temperature sensor

Compass

Always-on altimeter

High-g accelerometer

High dynamic range gyroscope

Ambient light sensor

Depth gauge to 6 meters

Water temperature sensor

Temperature sensor

Yes

Messaging & email

Text messaging

Insert pictures, video clips and sound clips easily (messaging charges apply)

RCS Messaging

With Google Messages, Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging offers larger file transfers and group messages with other RCS-capable devices. See when messages are delivered, read and when others are typing a response.

Mobile email

POP3, IMAP4, SMTP, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®

Microsoft Direct Push

Yes

iMessage

Yes

Music

Accessibility

Sustainability

Device Eco-rating

The AT&T Eco-Rating 2.0 system gives you environmental and social details about this device. The system uses a total of 20 performance criteria across 5 different attributes, for a total rating of 1 to 5 stars: 19-20 (5-star), 16-18 (4-star), 13-15 (3-star), 10-12 (2-star), 8-9 (1-star)

Substances of concern

4/4

Environmentally preferable materials

3/3

Energy efficiency and charging

1/1

End of life and recycling

2/2

Environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing

10/10

Total Eco-score

20/20 (5-star) Please visit att.com/ecospace for additional information.

Apps

Workout

Improved Workout app with new metrics, new views, and advanced ways to train.

Advanced safety features

Emergency SOS

International emergency calling

Fall Detection

Crash Detection

Last Emergency Call Availability Waypoint

Flashlight

Backtrack

Noise monitoring

ECG

Generates an ECG similar to a single-lead electrocardiogram.

Heart Rate

The most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearable, Series 12 now measures HRV as often as every five minutes for insights on stress and recovery, and takes background heart rate readings every five seconds.

Device offers

Add a Galaxy Tab and/or a Galaxy Watch for $1.99/mo. each

With an eligible trade-in.
1. Add a Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G and/or a Galaxy Watch9 to your cart.
2. Choose eligible installment and data plans.
3. Receive bill credits over the next 36 months.

Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G for $1.99/mo. after 36 monthly credits. Subject to change. All devices req. 0% APR 36-mo. installment plan and new lines for watch and tablet. Well-qualified customers. Other elig. plans available; based on account type. Other terms apply.

Get the new Samsung Galaxy S26+ for $0

With eligible trade-in. Any condition.
1. Select Trade in and save. 
2. Pick or upgrade to an eligible unlimited plan. 
3. Mail back your old device in the return box. 

AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.

Req. eligible trade-in of Galaxy S22+, Z Flip4, Z Fold3 or higher & eligible plan. 256GB $0 after 36 monthly credits. Req. purchase on installment plan and trade-in of eligible phone. Other eligible plans avail.; based on account type. Other terms may apply.

Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Apple Watch Series 12 42mm

Galaxy S26+

Watch Series 12 42mm

Key differences

Size (inches)

Size (inches)

Display size (inches)

Rear-facing camera

Battery capacity

Battery life

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