The Galaxy S26 price hike finally convinced me to buy last year's flagship instead
… Skip the current generation and grab last year’s flagship. …
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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
I reviewed the Galaxy S26, but it’s not for everyone anymore… Skip the current generation and grab last year’s flagship. …
… Most buyers looking for a quality, compact flagship would be better served taking a look at last year’s model . …
… US carriers are seeing even stronger interest in the new Galaxy flagships, with a 70% increase in preorders over the S25. Retailers like Best Buy are seeing the same trend, reporting double the preorder numbers compared to previous Galaxy flagships. …
… This 3mn chip is a significant upgrade over the Exynos 2400 from last year, and while it rarely holds a candle to the Qualcomm Snapdragon chips you'll find the mainline S26 family, it's still a strong flagship-level processor. …
… As with all Samsung flagships of the last few years, the Galaxy S26 will enjoy 7 years of software support. …
… Last year’s flagship may be the better deal for now For anyone with a 2024 or 2025 phone, hold onto it. …
… Google didn’t prioritize shedding weight on its flagships late last year, and the difference is noticeable. If you’re buying a compact flagship because it feels compact, the Galaxy S26 gets the nod. …
… Samsung and Google have recently committed to seven years of software support on their flagship devices. …
… It subsequently made its way to the Pixel 9 and later released devices with Android 16 QPR2 , but support for last year's mid-ranger was missing at the time. …
… There are efficiency improvements, so the S26 Ultra lasts longer than previous flagship Galaxies. …