Engadget review roundup: Apple’s budget MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, Galaxy S26, and Dell XPS 16 lead the 2026 lineup

Engadget’s latest review roundup highlights Apple’s budget-friendly MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e, Samsung’s Galaxy S26, and Dell’s premium XPS 16 (2026). The MacBook Neo scores high for design and brightness but is held back by only 8GB of RAM and limited storage; the iPhone 17e offers solid entry-level iOS with improved Portrait photography and MagSafe, though its display feels dated; the Galaxy S26 is a strong but conservative upgrade with a larger battery and AI features but few headline changes from its predecessor; and the XPS 16 earns praise for its exquisite design, OLED screen, and robust performance, despite a steep price and some tradeoffs like keyboard feel and lack of an SD card reader. The roundup also touches on other gadgets, including the Nothing Phone 4a Pro and Belkin’s Switch 2 charging case.