HOMEThe upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26
The Samsung Galaxy S26, expected in early 2026, brings incremental yet notable upgrades. It reportedly features a 4,200–4,500 mAh battery with 45W fast charging, and may use advanced silicon carbon cells in Plus/Ultra models. Design updates include a sleek aluminum frame build with Gorilla Armor glass and refreshed aesthetics after three years . AI advances build on the ProVisual Engine, offering smarter scene detection, battery optimization, and enhanced camera processing. Photography sees upgrades: a revised 50 MP main sensor (standard) and a high end 200 MP sensor on Ultra, plus improved secondary optics.
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Feature Comparison: Galaxy S25 vs S26
Feature | Galaxy S25 | Galaxy S26 (rumored) |
Battery | ~4,000 mAh, ~25 W charging | 4,200–4,500 mAh, 45 W wired; silicon carbon cell option on higher models |
Design | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus, 6.2″–6.9″ sizes | Refreshed design, Gorilla Armor glass, aluminum/titanium frame, IP68, lighter styling |
AI | Galaxy AI + ProVisual (scene detect, noise reduction) | Enhanced AI: smarter power management, ProVisual improvements, advanced camera processing |
Camera | Main: 50 MP GN3; plus ultrawide, telephoto | Std: new 50 MP Isocell sensor; Ultra: 200 MP main + upgraded secondaries |
Highlights of the core upgrades
Longer battery life and charging speed, a refreshingly refined design, deeper AI integration, and camera advancements—especially the introduction of a 200 MP sensor on the S26 Ultra.
Expected Pricing (U.S. Dollars)
Model | Storage | Expected Price |
Galaxy S26 | 128 GB / 256 GB | ~$799 (128 GB), ~$859 (256 GB)* |
Galaxy S26+ | 256 GB / 512 GB | ~$999 (256 GB), ~$1,119 (512 GB)* |
Galaxy S26 Ultra | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | ~$1,299 (256 GB), ~$1,419 (512 GB), ~$1,659 (1 TB)* |
*Prices are rumored and suggested to match or be slightly higher than the Galaxy S25 series.
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