Samsung Galaxy S26 review: Small size, smaller ambition

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The Samsung Galaxy S26 arrives as the new benchmark for compact flagships, boasting the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and a refined LTPO display. While the hardware remains top-tier, does it offer enough innovation to justify an upgrade over last year’s model? Let’s dive into the results of our comprehensive battery and camera tests to find out. Check out our video review to learn ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about the phone’s top features, build and screen quality, battery life, performance, and camera image quality.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Review
00:00 – Samsung Galaxy S26 review
00:27 – What’s new?
00:40 – Compact design & IP68 durability
01:03 – PITAKA cases: MagSafe & style
01:55 – 6.3″ AMOLED 120Hz
02:22 – Screen brightness test
02:42 – Stereo speaker loudness & quality
02:56 – Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner speed
03:01 – Storage options
03:10 – One UI 8 & Android 16 features
03:35 – Chipsets: Exynos 2600 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
03:59 – Geekbench 6 & AnTuTu 11 & 3D Mark scores
04:13 – Thermal throttling test
04:21 – Battery life test (4300mAh)
04:43 – 25W charging speed & magnetic wireless
05:07 – Familiar triple camera specs
05:18 – Selfie camera: photo samples
05:27 – 50MP main camera: daylight samples
05:44 – 3x telephoto zoom image quality
06:02 – Ultrawide camera: daylight photos
06:09 – Main camera: low-light performance
06:26 – Night mode telephoto samples
06:35 – Ultrawide lens: low-light test
06:41 – 4K video quality & stabilization test
07:20 – Verdict: Is the Galaxy S26 worth it?
07:46 – Two alternatives: S26 Plus & S26 Ultra   Read More GSMArena Official 

 

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