Samsung Galaxy S26 SM-S942B/DS – 6.3″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz, 50MP Camera & Galaxy AI

Description

The Samsung Galaxy S26 SM-S942B/DS is a premium dual-SIM smartphone combining a compact flagship design with advanced performance, photography and Galaxy AI capabilities. It features a 6.3-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 2340 × 1080 resolution and up to a 120Hz refresh rate, delivering smooth scrolling, detailed visuals and responsive interaction for entertainment, gaming, browsing and everyday use. Samsung lists the device at just 7.2mm thick and 167g, giving it a slim and lightweight form factor.

At its core, the Galaxy S26 uses a customized deca-core processor with CPU speeds of up to 3.8GHz, designed to provide responsive performance across everyday applications, multitasking and demanding workloads. The referenced Samsung Africa configuration comes with 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage, with approximately 225.5GB available to the user before accounting for other software and system requirements. Samsung also integrates Galaxy AI features designed to assist with tasks such as photo editing and everyday interactions.

For photography, the Galaxy S26 features a versatile 50MP + 10MP + 12MP rear camera system with autofocus and optical image stabilisation. It supports 3x optical zoom, 2x optical-quality zoom and digital zoom up to 30x. The 12MP autofocus front camera is designed for selfies and video calls, while video recording supports 8K UHD at 30fps. Samsung also highlights enhanced low-light video processing through its Nightography Video capabilities.

Connectivity is comprehensive, with 5G Sub-6, 4G LTE, 3G and 2G support, together with Wi-Fi 7-class connectivity, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC and USB Type-C. The phone supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS for positioning and navigation. It also supports Samsung DeX, allowing compatible users to connect the smartphone to an external display and use a desktop-style interface for supported tasks.

The Galaxy S26 is powered by a 4,300mAh battery, with Samsung listing up to 30 hours of video playback under its specified testing conditions. Stereo speakers, a fingerprint sensor and Samsung’s security and ecosystem features further enhance the everyday experience. Samsung lists the SM-S942B/DS as a Dual-SIM model, with configurations supporting Nano-SIM and eSIM depending on the SIM setup and market.

Key Features

• Model: Samsung Galaxy S26 SM-S942B/DS
• Display: 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X
• Resolution: 2340 × 1080 FHD+
• Refresh Rate: Up to 120Hz
• Processor: Deca-Core customized processor
• CPU Speed: Up to 3.8GHz
• RAM: 12GB
• Storage: 256GB for the referenced Samsung Africa configuration
• Rear Cameras: 50MP + 10MP + 12MP
• Main Camera: Autofocus + OIS
• Zoom: 3x optical, 2x optical-quality, up to 30x digital
• Front Camera: 12MP autofocus
• Video: Up to 8K UHD at 30fps
• Network: 5G Sub-6 / 4G LTE / 3G / 2G
• Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz, Wi-Fi 7 features
• Bluetooth: 5.4
• NFC: Yes
• USB: USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1
• Navigation: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
• Audio: Stereo speakers
• Security: Fingerprint sensor and Samsung security features
• Battery: 4,300mAh
• Video Playback: Up to 30 hours under Samsung’s specified conditions
• Samsung DeX: Supported
• Dimensions: 149.6 × 71.7 × 7.2mm
• Weight: 167g
• SIM: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM/eSIM configurations vary by market
• Software: Android
• Security Updates: Samsung lists support through February 2033 for the referenced model.