Is the Samsung Galaxy S26 good for gaming?

Name: Samsung Galaxy S26
Brand: Samsung
SKU: Samsung Galaxy S26

100

Gaming score

Excellent for gaming

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Specifications

Summary

The Samsung Galaxy S26 was announced in 2026 by Samsung and scores 100/100 on Mobileverso for mobile gaming — excellent for gaming. Runs Free Fire at competitive level. The display is 6.3", Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 411 ppi and 2,600 nits. It packs Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CNExynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW processor (3 nm process), Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CNXclipse 960 - ROW GPU and 12 GB of RAM and storage of 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB. Battery life comes from a 4,300 mAh battery, 25W charging and 15W wireless charging. The main camera is 50 MP, handy for streamers who post gameplay with a selfie. Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG. It has a gyroscope — good for motion aiming in shooters and steering in racing games. The phone weighs 167 g and measures 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm. It ships with Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5. For Free Fire, the Samsung Galaxy S26 runs competitive — runs in a competitive setup (2,441,481 AnTuTu points, 120Hz screen) — suitable for esports. In other popular games: Genshin Impact runs competitive; Call of Duty Mobile runs competitive; PUBG Mobile runs competitive. Top tier — runs Genshin Impact, PUBG and CoD Mobile on high without breaking a sweat.

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Analysis by axis

0–20 rating per category. The higher, the better for gaming.

Display

17/20

6.3" screen — a comfortable size for gaming.
411 ppi — Full HD+ density suitable for any game.
120Hz — enables 120fps in PUBG/CoD Mobile on compatible chipsets.
Peak brightness of 2600 nits — visible even in strong sunlight.
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X panel delivers deep blacks — an advantage in games with dark scenes.
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 5 protection reduces the risk of scratching the screen under heavy use.

Performance

19/20

Chipset Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CNExynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW (Snapdragon family), built on 3nm — flagship category.
12 GB of RAM — heavy multitasking and Genshin Impact on high with no issues.
AnTuTu 2,441,481 — absolute flagship performance.
GPU: Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CNXclipse 960 - ROW.

Battery & charging

8/20

4300 mAh — okay capacity, but only 3–4h in heavy games.
25W wired — basic charging, requires patience.
15W wireless charging available.

Connectivity

14/20

Compatible with 5G networks — lower latency for online games on mobile data.
Wi-Fi 5 — adequate, but may lag on congested networks.
Bluetooth 5.4 — low-latency pairing for gaming headsets.
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG port — video output, gamepads and external SSD at high speed.
No 3.5mm jack — wired headphones need a USB-C adapter.

Sensors

17/20

Gyroscope present — enables motion control (aiming in FPS, steering in racing).
Accelerometer present — needed for screen rotation and casual games.
Fingerprint reader (Fingerprint (under display) — quick login for games with a linked account.
No face recognition.

Build & ergonomics

15/20

Weight of 167 g — very light, long sessions without tiring your hand.
glass front (gorilla glass victus 2) build — dissipates heat better than plastic.
No IP rating for water/dust resistance.
Released in 2026 — modern thermal architecture, long update lifespan.
Thickness 7.2 mm — slim profile, easy to hold in a long session.

Compatibility by game

Individual analysis of the main mobile games — the level shows which settings the device can run.

Free Fire

Runs competitive

Free Fire runs in a competitive setup (2,441,481 AnTuTu points, 120Hz screen) — suitable for esports.

12 GB of RAM — well above the 2 GB minimum for Free Fire.
AnTuTu 2,441,481 ≥ 500,000 (threshold for competitive).
The 120Hz screen meets the competitive minimum of 90Hz.

Subway Surfers

Runs competitive

Subway Surfers runs in a competitive setup (2,441,481 AnTuTu points, 120Hz screen) — suitable for esports.

12 GB of RAM — well above the 0.768 GB minimum for Subway Surfers.
AnTuTu 2,441,481 ≥ 300,000 (threshold for competitive).

Brawl Stars

Runs competitive

Brawl Stars runs in a competitive setup (2,441,481 AnTuTu points, 120Hz screen) — suitable for esports.

12 GB of RAM — well above the 2 GB minimum for Brawl Stars.
AnTuTu 2,441,481 ≥ 500,000 (threshold for competitive).
The 120Hz screen meets the competitive minimum of 60Hz.

Roblox

Runs competitive

Roblox runs in a competitive setup (2,441,481 AnTuTu points, 120Hz screen) — suitable for esports.

12 GB of RAM — well above the 1 GB minimum for Roblox.
AnTuTu 2,441,481 ≥ 850,000 (threshold for competitive).

EA Sports FC Mobile

Runs competitive

EA Sports FC Mobile runs in a competitive setup (2,441,481 AnTuTu points, 120Hz screen) — suitable for esports.

12 GB of RAM — well above the 1 GB minimum for EA Sports FC Mobile.
AnTuTu 2,441,481 ≥ 900,000 (threshold for competitive).
The 120Hz screen meets the competitive minimum of 60Hz.

Call of Duty Mobile

Runs competitive

Call of Duty Mobile runs in a competitive setup (2,441,481 AnTuTu points, 120Hz screen) — suitable for esports.

12 GB of RAM — well above the 2 GB minimum for Call of Duty Mobile.
AnTuTu 2,441,481 ≥ 1,000,000 (threshold for competitive).
The 120Hz screen meets the competitive minimum of 90Hz.

PUBG Mobile

Runs competitive

PUBG Mobile runs in a competitive setup (2,441,481 AnTuTu points, 120Hz screen) — suitable for esports.

12 GB of RAM — well above the 2 GB minimum for PUBG Mobile.
AnTuTu 2,441,481 ≥ 1,400,000 (threshold for competitive).
The 120Hz screen meets the competitive minimum of 90Hz.

Genshin Impact

Runs competitive

Genshin Impact runs in a competitive setup (2,441,481 AnTuTu points, 120Hz screen) — suitable for esports.

12 GB of RAM — well above the 4 GB minimum for Genshin Impact.
AnTuTu 2,441,481 ≥ 1,700,000 (threshold for competitive).
The 120Hz screen meets the competitive minimum of 60Hz.

Fortnite

Runs competitive

Fortnite runs in a competitive setup (2,441,481 AnTuTu points, 120Hz screen) — suitable for esports.

12 GB of RAM — well above the 4 GB minimum for Fortnite.
AnTuTu 2,441,481 ≥ 1,500,000 (threshold for competitive).
The 120Hz screen meets the competitive minimum of 60Hz.

Minecraft

Runs competitive

Minecraft runs in a competitive setup (2,441,481 AnTuTu points, 120Hz screen) — suitable for esports.

12 GB of RAM — well above the 2 GB minimum for Minecraft.
AnTuTu 2,441,481 ≥ 700,000 (threshold for competitive).

Pokémon GO

Runs competitive

Pokémon GO runs in a competitive setup (2,441,481 AnTuTu points, 120Hz screen) — suitable for esports.

12 GB of RAM — well above the 2 GB minimum for Pokémon GO.
AnTuTu 2,441,481 ≥ 830,000 (threshold for competitive).

Honkai: Star Rail

Runs competitive

Honkai: Star Rail runs in a competitive setup (2,441,481 AnTuTu points, 120Hz screen) — suitable for esports.

12 GB of RAM — well above the 4 GB minimum for Honkai: Star Rail.
AnTuTu 2,441,481 ≥ 1,300,000 (threshold for competitive).

Honor of Kings

Runs competitive

Honor of Kings runs in a competitive setup (2,441,481 AnTuTu points, 120Hz screen) — suitable for esports.

12 GB of RAM — well above the 1 GB minimum for Honor of Kings.
AnTuTu 2,441,481 ≥ 720,000 (threshold for competitive).
The 120Hz screen meets the competitive minimum of 120Hz.

Habbo

Runs competitive

Habbo runs in a competitive setup (2,441,481 AnTuTu points, 120Hz screen) — suitable for esports.

12 GB of RAM — well above the 1 GB minimum for Habbo.
AnTuTu 2,441,481 ≥ 300,000 (threshold for competitive).

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

Runs competitive

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang runs in a competitive setup (2,441,481 AnTuTu points, 120Hz screen) — suitable for esports.

12 GB of RAM — well above the 2 GB minimum for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
AnTuTu 2,441,481 ≥ 800,000 (threshold for competitive).
The 120Hz screen meets the competitive minimum of 90Hz.

League of Legends: Wild Rift

Runs competitive

League of Legends: Wild Rift runs in a competitive setup (2,441,481 AnTuTu points, 120Hz screen) — suitable for esports.

12 GB of RAM — well above the 3 GB minimum for League of Legends: Wild Rift.
AnTuTu 2,441,481 ≥ 1,100,000 (threshold for competitive).
The 120Hz screen meets the competitive minimum of 120Hz.

Love and Deepspace

Runs competitive

Love and Deepspace runs in a competitive setup (2,441,481 AnTuTu points, 120Hz screen) — suitable for esports.

12 GB of RAM — well above the 6 GB minimum for Love and Deepspace.
AnTuTu 2,441,481 ≥ 1,500,000 (threshold for competitive).

Standoff 2

Runs competitive

Standoff 2 runs in a competitive setup (2,441,481 AnTuTu points, 120Hz screen) — suitable for esports.

12 GB of RAM — well above the 2 GB minimum for Standoff 2.
AnTuTu 2,441,481 ≥ 900,000 (threshold for competitive).
The 120Hz screen meets the competitive minimum of 120Hz.

ARK: Ultimate Mobile

Runs competitive

ARK: Ultimate Mobile runs in a competitive setup (2,441,481 AnTuTu points, 120Hz screen) — suitable for esports.

12 GB of RAM — well above the 4 GB minimum for ARK: Ultimate Mobile.
AnTuTu 2,441,481 ≥ 1,900,000 (threshold for competitive).

Among Us

Runs competitive

Among Us runs in a competitive setup (2,441,481 AnTuTu points, 120Hz screen) — suitable for esports.

12 GB of RAM — well above the 2.1 GB minimum for Among Us.
AnTuTu 2,441,481 ≥ 400,000 (threshold for competitive).

Stardew Valley

Runs competitive

Stardew Valley runs in a competitive setup (2,441,481 AnTuTu points, 120Hz screen) — suitable for esports.

12 GB of RAM — well above the 2 GB minimum for Stardew Valley.
AnTuTu 2,441,481 ≥ 350,000 (threshold for competitive).

Wuthering Waves

Runs competitive

Wuthering Waves runs in a competitive setup (2,441,481 AnTuTu points, 120Hz screen) — suitable for esports.

12 GB of RAM — well above the 4 GB minimum for Wuthering Waves.
AnTuTu 2,441,481 ≥ 1,500,000 (threshold for competitive).

Zenless Zone Zero

Runs competitive

Zenless Zone Zero runs in a competitive setup (2,441,481 AnTuTu points, 120Hz screen) — suitable for esports.

12 GB of RAM — meets the 8 GB minimum for Zenless Zone Zero.
AnTuTu 2,441,481 ≥ 1,900,000 (threshold for competitive).

eFootball

Runs competitive

eFootball runs in a competitive setup (2,441,481 AnTuTu points, 120Hz screen) — suitable for esports.

12 GB of RAM — well above the 4 GB minimum for eFootball.
AnTuTu 2,441,481 ≥ 1,000,000 (threshold for competitive).
The 120Hz screen meets the competitive minimum of 60Hz.

Game	Verdict	Weight	Calculation
Free Fire	100	× 1.5	= 150.0
Subway Surfers	100	× 0.5	= 50.0
Brawl Stars	100	× 0.8	= 80.0
Roblox	100	× 1.2	= 120.0
EA Sports FC Mobile	100	× 1.0	= 100.0
Call of Duty Mobile	100	× 1.6	= 160.0
PUBG Mobile	100	× 1.6	= 160.0
Genshin Impact	100	× 1.8	= 180.0

Total		24.1	2410.0
Final score (2410.0 ÷ 24.1)			100/100

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Analysis by axis

Display

Performance

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Connectivity

Sensors

Build & ergonomics

Compatibility by game

Free Fire

Subway Surfers

Brawl Stars

Roblox

EA Sports FC Mobile

Call of Duty Mobile

PUBG Mobile

Genshin Impact

Fortnite

Minecraft

Pokémon GO

Honkai: Star Rail

Honor of Kings

Habbo

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

League of Legends: Wild Rift

Love and Deepspace

Standoff 2

ARK: Ultimate Mobile

Among Us

Stardew Valley

Wuthering Waves

Zenless Zone Zero

eFootball