Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus: more of the same, with a bigger battery

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus bring incremental updates—a bigger battery on the S26, faster charging on the Plus, and refreshed chipsets—while deeper design and camera changes are minimal and magnetic Qi2 charging is still absent. Prices have risen, and the two phones largely match last year’s models in feel and performance, delivering solid all‑day battery life and AI enhancements, but offering little incentive to upgrade if you already own an S23/S24/S25.