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Overall Rating
8.6
Pros
- +Larger 6.3-inch display and 4300mAh battery than S25, Base storage doubled to 256GB, Excellent selfie camera with autofocus, Better battery life and faster charging than S25, 7 years of OS and security updates promised
Cons
- −Zero camera hardware upgrades for a fourth year running, Base IP68 rating while rivals offer IP69, Charging speed still capped at 25W, No 10-bit display or Dolby Vision support
Expert Review
GSMArena rated the Galaxy S26 4.3/5, highlighting the larger display, bigger battery, and doubled base storage as the main upgrades over the S25, while camera hardware carries over unchanged for a fourth consecutive year.
VERDICT
A dependable compact flagship for buyers who want Samsung's latest chipset and improved battery life, though camera hardware has not changed in years.
