Samsung Galaxy S26 review finds strong compact flagship with few major changes
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Updated · The Guardian · Apr 30
Samsung Galaxy S26 review finds strong compact flagship with few major changes
8 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Apr 30
Priced from £879 with 256GB storage, the 167g phone has a 6.3in display, Exynos 2600 chip outside North America and software support until February 2033.
The review says performance is fast, battery life reaches about 40 hours with average use, and One UI 8.5 on Android 16 offers useful AI tools including spam-blocking call assist.
But the camera system is largely unchanged from recent models and trails similarly priced rivals, while missing Qi2 magnets and only modest yearly upgrades weaken its value despite its rare compact size.
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