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Key specs
Released
March 2026
Launch price (US)
$1,300
Form factor
Standard
OS
Android
Display
6.9″
Main camera
200 MP
Telephoto lens
Yes
Battery
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
60 W
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Base storage
256 GB
Weight
214 g
Water resistance
IP68
Software updates
7 years
What the reviewers said
Digital Trends
9/10Jun 7, 2026
A highly complete Android flagship that excels at nearly everything, though its battery and AI features lag and it is pricey.
Smooth day-to-day performance with no stutter
Privacy Display works well in practice
Best stylus experience on any phone
Strong low-light camera results
Rounded aluminum frame feels comfortable in hand
5,000 mAh battery offers no upgrade
No magnetic wireless charging
Cameras need tuning; shutter lag and exposure wobble
Best Android phone yet, with a useful Privacy Display, improved low-light cameras and lighter design, though the camera bump and dimmer screen are drawbacks.
Privacy Display works well and is customizable per app
Improved low-light camera performance
Horizon Lock keeps video very steady
Lighter and thinner than the S25 Ultra
Strong battery life and faster wired charging
Large camera bump makes the phone wobble on tables
Samsung's best Galaxy S phone yet: an iterative but polished update with strong cameras, Privacy display and no price hike, though AI options feel excessive.
Verdicts, pros and cons are short summaries in our words of each publisher's review; scores are as the publisher gave them. Specs are taken from the reviews' spec boxes — where they differ, we show the value most of them give; price is the US launch price of the base model. Read the originals for the full picture.