How the new Galaxy S26 phones compare

Published: 2 days ago (February 25, 2026 at 05:26 PM EST)

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Source: The Verge

Source: The Verge

Overview

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 phones introduce a slate of new AI‑powered features, including several new photography tools.

Models

Galaxy S26 – the smallest model in the lineup
Galaxy S26 Plus
Galaxy S26 Ultra

Hardware

All three devices are powered by Qualcomm’s Galaxy‑centric Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, delivering improved performance across the board.

New AI Features

Screen unknown calls – automatically filters and blocks unwanted callers.
Text‑based photo editing – edit images by typing commands describing the changes you want.
Google Gemini integration – enables the assistant to perform tasks in supported third‑party apps such as Uber and DoorDash on your behalf.

Pricing

The base Galaxy S26 starts at $899.99.

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