Hands-On With New Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus Phones

Galaxy S26 series hands-on: More of the same, but not in a good way

Very few changes, I think that sums up the Galaxy S26 series. Has Samsung dropped the ball? Is there anything really worth talking about here? Yes, let’s get into it. more…

Hands-On With New Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus Phones

I went hands-on with Samsung's newest base and plus model phones. The Galaxy S26 has a larger screen and a bigger battery, while the S26 Plus is a lot like the S25 Plus.

An early hands-on with the Galaxy S26 proved to me Samsung has settled for second place

As both a tech writer and gadget fan in general, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus are deeply frustrating devices. The two new smartphones are surely destined to be some of 2026’s top sellers, but after trying both ahead of their official reveal I’m not convinced they deserve to be. Samsung has brought the bare minimum of new hardware, the subtlest of redesigns, and a price hike that will surely have customers wondering if they can sque…