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Dominic Preston
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“The S26 and S26 Plus aren’t bad phones, but they’re undeniably familiar, and there’s no reason to upgrade whether you own an S25, an S24, or even an S23.”

Samsung
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series, launched on March 11, 2026, includes the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, featuring advanced AI capabilities and powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 or Exynos 2600 chipsets. The S26 has a 6.3-inch AMOLED display, while the S26+ and Ultra offer larger screens and enhanced camera systems, including a world-first Privacy Display on the Ultra model. All models come with Android 16 and promise up to seven years of software updates.
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“The S26 and S26 Plus aren’t bad phones, but they’re undeniably familiar, and there’s no reason to upgrade whether you own an S25, an S24, or even an S23.”