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I don’t love the idea of someone paying $900 for a Galaxy S26. It’s a lot of money for a compact flagship, even with the improvements Samsung has made this year. Still, it’s important to recognize that few people will be paying full price. Trade-in discounts and carrier finance deals will make the Galaxy S26 an attractive option. All told, you’ll be pleased with the Galaxy S26 experience, especially if you’re a Samsung fan. If you’re looking for a compact flagship that gives you excellent raw performance and a gorgeous display, the S26 should make its way into your pocket. Samsung Galaxy S26

Another area Samsung improved on in the Galaxy S26 is the battery. It now features a 4,300mAh cell, up from 4,000 in last year’s model. I appreciate Samsung making the battery bigger while keeping the phone’s frame at 7.2mm. I would’ve loved to see a silicon-carbon battery in the Galaxy S26 lineup this year, but that wasn’t meant to be. Unfortunately, the base S26 doesn’t enjoy the charging speed upgrades that the S26 Ultra received. It’s still stuck at 25W wired charging, with 15W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging for those of you who insist on impressing your friends at b

The Galaxy S26 is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset with 12GB of RAM. It delivers top-tier performance, which is part of why the price has gone up this year. Still, if you’re in the market for the best, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is the top of the heap for a reason, even if you don’t necessarily need all that power. If you’re looking for a compact smartphone in this price range, then the Pixel 10 is undoubtedly on your short list, but it’s not exactly an apples-to-apples comparison. Google had different priorities for its entry-level flagship device, and the way you use your phon