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April 30, 2026
Galaxy S26 review: Samsung’s still-compact flagship Android
Small top-tier Android is great to use, being fast, AI-loaded and with reasonable battery life, but falls short of rivals on camera
TL;DR
- Compact and lightweight design, easy to hold and pocket.
- Bright and crisp 6.3-inch screen with skinny bezels.
- Fast performance with Samsung's Exynos 2600 chip.
- One UI 8.5 (Android 16) with AI tools and seven years of software updates.
- Adequate battery life for general use, but shorter than larger phones.
- Camera system is functional but shows age compared to competitors.
- Increased price by £80, starting at £879.
- Double the starting storage compared to previous models.
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