Whether it’s because of increased chip costs, inflation, or a combination of both, Samsung is putting users in a tough spot. The Galaxy S26 series is filled with technically excellent devices, but the only one worth buying might be the one that costs $1,299.
t’s now been over half a decade since Samsung folded its Galaxy Note lineup into the mainline Galaxy S-series, but fans of the original “phablet” aren’t ones to let go so easily. If you’re still holding onto your Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — a device first released in August of 2020, believe it or not — Samsung is willing to give you a pretty sweet deal to part ways with it.
While there’s no new hardware on the Galaxy S26 series in terms of their cameras, there are some new software tricks. One of those is “Super Steady Video” with “Horizon Lock” on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which is basically like having a gimbal just a software toggle away.
Samsung’s new Galaxy S26 series is now available, but one perk that we’ve enjoyed in years past is missing, as Samsung.com isn’t offering its usual doubled storage upgrade. There is a way to get it back, though.
The overall design of the Galaxy S26 Ultra is mostly familiar, but some subtle tweaks such as rounding the corners really make for a nice hardware upgrade.
The Galaxy S26 series is official, and as always, there are certain places to order the new phones before they become publicly available. This quick guide will direct you to the best deal, even though two of the three phones are slightly more expensive.
Smartphones have felt somewhat stagnant over the past several years, with truly “new” features being fairly rare. There’s plenty of innovation in software, but on the hardware front, you’re largely just looking at refinement and improvement of what’s been around for ages. While Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series might be one of the biggest offenders ever of leaning on refinement, the Galaxy S26 Ultra delivers one of the first truly new smartphone features in years with its new “Privacy Display,” and I think it’s awesome.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is official, and despite its shockingly stable price point, the flagship phone is hiding some significant camera upgrades. That includes enhanced “nightography” and lossless 8K video capture.
Samsung is completely changing directions this year, and among moves like adding Perplexity as an AI assistant instead of relying on Gemini, Samsung is releasing something called “Now Nudge” on the Galaxy S26 series. Now Nudge is essentially just Magic Cue on the Pixel, but it only works with the Samsung Keyboard.
After weathering a barrage of leaks, RAM shortages, and an abandoned overhaul, Samsung is finally ready to unveil the Galaxy S26 series. As we expected, this is a boring upgrade even by Samsung’s own standards, and combined with higher prices on two of the S26 models, some fans might be left waiting for something a little more exciting down the road.
Check your Samsung account – some users have reported that Samsung sent them store credit to use at its online market. This comes literally hours before the Galaxy S26 series is launched, which means a little extra savings if you’re lucky.
As Samsung prepares to announce the new Galaxy S26 series, recent sales data shows that the Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperformed the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Samsung will want to ride that trend with the Galaxy S26 series.
The biggest feature being announced on the Galaxy S26 Ultra this year is Samsung’s new Privacy Display, and it looks pretty great in early leaks. And, apparently, other Android flagships will adopt the same tech as soon as later this year.
The Galaxy S26 is effectively no longer a secret, with one creator’s early retail Galaxy S26 Ultra on full display. The posted leaks showcase some curiosities for the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, like an S Pen that might infuriate people for more reasons than a lack of Bluetooth.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 launch is just days away but, somehow, one YouTuber managed to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra early and has shown off the Privacy Display, design, and basically everything else.
In the lead-up to Samsung’s Unpacked event next week, a major leak of promo materials confirms a few key details such as faster charging, while also showing the Privacy Display in better detail than we’ve seen.
Surfacing reports suggest that Samsung held out as long as it could in previous years, but current RAM and chip increases are creating a situation in which Samsung can’t hold out any longer and must increase the launch price of the Galaxy S26. It’s raise prices or nothing.
The Galaxy S26 still hasn’t been officially announced, but that hasn’t stopped case manufacturers from launching accessories for it. The good news is that, unlike the Galaxy S26 phones themselves, it doesn’t look like accessories are getting a price increase.
After Samsung killed all of the other upgrades that were set to make the Galaxy S26 series even a little bit exciting, the one leftover element is the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s “Privacy Display.” As teasers continue, screenshots show off how you’ll be able to use the feature, including its automatic triggers and granular options.
One of the few actual upgrades coming to the Galaxy S26 series is the “Privacy Display” expected to launch on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and in continued teasers, Samsung seems to know exactly how you’ll be using it.
The Galaxy S26 leaks just don’t stop, with the latest batch of images giving us our best look at the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra in their core color options.
With Samsung gearing up for the firm’s yearly smartphone launch, and with the benefit of hindsight, we sort of need the Galaxy S26 to at least make some notable improvements over its predecessors or risk losing potential buyers.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is the only model I’d buy, and that’s not right
Whether it’s because of increased chip costs, inflation, or a combination of both, Samsung is putting users in a tough spot. The Galaxy S26 series is filled with technically excellent devices, but the only one worth buying might be the one that costs $1,299.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s best Galaxy S26 Ultra offer is begging Galaxy Note holdouts to upgrade
t’s now been over half a decade since Samsung folded its Galaxy Note lineup into the mainline Galaxy S-series, but fans of the original “phablet” aren’t ones to let go so easily. If you’re still holding onto your Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — a device first released in August of 2020, believe it or not — Samsung is willing to give you a pretty sweet deal to part ways with it.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S26 Ultra ‘horizon lock’ keeps video stable no matter what – you have to see it [Video]
While there’s no new hardware on the Galaxy S26 series in terms of their cameras, there are some new software tricks. One of those is “Super Steady Video” with “Horizon Lock” on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which is basically like having a gimbal just a software toggle away.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S26 series gets free doubled storage after all, only at Amazon (+ $200 gift card)
Samsung’s new Galaxy S26 series is now available, but one perk that we’ve enjoyed in years past is missing, as Samsung.com isn’t offering its usual doubled storage upgrade. There is a way to get it back, though.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner and more rounded than ever, and I love it [Gallery]
The overall design of the Galaxy S26 Ultra is mostly familiar, but some subtle tweaks such as rounding the corners really make for a nice hardware upgrade.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S26 trade-in values are best for Galaxy upgraders, not iPhone switchers – up to $900 off
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series has arrived and, as per usual, the pre-order period is the best time to buy these phones.
Expand Expanding CloseWhere to pre-order the Galaxy S26 series to get the best savings, minimize price increase
The Galaxy S26 series is official, and as always, there are certain places to order the new phones before they become publicly available. This quick guide will direct you to the best deal, even though two of the three phones are slightly more expensive.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display is the best truly-new smartphone feature in years [Gallery]
Smartphones have felt somewhat stagnant over the past several years, with truly “new” features being fairly rare. There’s plenty of innovation in software, but on the hardware front, you’re largely just looking at refinement and improvement of what’s been around for ages. While Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series might be one of the biggest offenders ever of leaning on refinement, the Galaxy S26 Ultra delivers one of the first truly new smartphone features in years with its new “Privacy Display,” and I think it’s awesome.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra packs these quiet, but powerful camera upgrades
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is official, and despite its shockingly stable price point, the flagship phone is hiding some significant camera upgrades. That includes enhanced “nightography” and lossless 8K video capture.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S26 ‘Now Nudge’ is basically Google Pixel’s Magic Cue, but you’re forced to use Samsung Keyboard
Samsung is completely changing directions this year, and among moves like adding Perplexity as an AI assistant instead of relying on Gemini, Samsung is releasing something called “Now Nudge” on the Galaxy S26 series. Now Nudge is essentially just Magic Cue on the Pixel, but it only works with the Samsung Keyboard.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung launches Galaxy S26 series, and higher prices are basically all that’s new
After weathering a barrage of leaks, RAM shortages, and an abandoned overhaul, Samsung is finally ready to unveil the Galaxy S26 series. As we expected, this is a boring upgrade even by Samsung’s own standards, and combined with higher prices on two of the S26 models, some fans might be left waiting for something a little more exciting down the road.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung reportedly sending store credit to users right before Galaxy S26 launch
Check your Samsung account – some users have reported that Samsung sent them store credit to use at its online market. This comes literally hours before the Galaxy S26 series is launched, which means a little extra savings if you’re lucky.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S25 Ultra outsold its predecessor, leaves Galaxy S26 Ultra with big shoes to fill
As Samsung prepares to announce the new Galaxy S26 series, recent sales data shows that the Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperformed the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Samsung will want to ride that trend with the Galaxy S26 series.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display reportedly coming to other Android flagships this year
The biggest feature being announced on the Galaxy S26 Ultra this year is Samsung’s new Privacy Display, and it looks pretty great in early leaks. And, apparently, other Android flagships will adopt the same tech as soon as later this year.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S26 Ultra leak confirms S Pen can be stored backwards, still no Bluetooth
The Galaxy S26 is effectively no longer a secret, with one creator’s early retail Galaxy S26 Ultra on full display. The posted leaks showcase some curiosities for the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, like an S Pen that might infuriate people for more reasons than a lack of Bluetooth.
Expand Expanding CloseSomeone bought a Galaxy S26 Ultra early, showing Privacy Display in action, more [Gallery]
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 launch is just days away but, somehow, one YouTuber managed to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra early and has shown off the Privacy Display, design, and basically everything else.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S26 Ultra battery life, charging seem unchanged in leaked promo [Gallery]
In the lead-up to Samsung’s Unpacked event next week, a major leak of promo materials confirms a few key details such as faster charging, while also showing the Privacy Display in better detail than we’ve seen.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung teases Galaxy S26 camera as ‘brightest’ and ‘easiest’ ever, thanks to AI
Samsung is continuing its Galaxy S26 teasers with a new post highlighting “an end-to-end” camera experience that’s brighter and easier than ever.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung reportedly can’t even buy its own Exynos chips for less, adding to Galaxy S26 price hike
Surfacing reports suggest that Samsung held out as long as it could in previous years, but current RAM and chip increases are creating a situation in which Samsung can’t hold out any longer and must increase the launch price of the Galaxy S26. It’s raise prices or nothing.
Expand Expanding CloseDbrand’s magnetic Galaxy S26 cases go live a little early, including new ‘Tank’ model
The Galaxy S26 still hasn’t been officially announced, but that hasn’t stopped case manufacturers from launching accessories for it. The good news is that, unlike the Galaxy S26 phones themselves, it doesn’t look like accessories are getting a price increase.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S26 Ultra ‘Privacy Display’ settings leak with automatic triggers, more [Gallery]
After Samsung killed all of the other upgrades that were set to make the Galaxy S26 series even a little bit exciting, the one leftover element is the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s “Privacy Display.” As teasers continue, screenshots show off how you’ll be able to use the feature, including its automatic triggers and granular options.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung knows exactly how you’ll use Galaxy S26 Ultra’s ‘Privacy Display’ in teaser [Video]
One of the few actual upgrades coming to the Galaxy S26 series is the “Privacy Display” expected to launch on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and in continued teasers, Samsung seems to know exactly how you’ll be using it.
Expand Expanding CloseFull Galaxy S26 series leaks in official-looking images showing off new colors [Gallery]
The Galaxy S26 leaks just don’t stop, with the latest batch of images giving us our best look at the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra in their core color options.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Galaxy S26 can’t skate by on minor improvements alone [Video]
With Samsung gearing up for the firm’s yearly smartphone launch, and with the benefit of hindsight, we sort of need the Galaxy S26 to at least make some notable improvements over its predecessors or risk losing potential buyers.
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