S26 keeps Samsung's compact-flagship form factor with SD 8 Elite Gen 5 and 7 OS updates.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.2" QHD+ 120 Hz LTPO
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM
12 GB
Battery
4,200 mAh
What stands out
7 OS updates rare.
mmWave 5G.
Compact 6.2".
Galaxy AI.
What to watch
Slow 25 W charging.
4,200 mAh modest.
$800 base.
No Si-C cell.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 19 Pro Max
$1199 · score 95/100
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