What can you expect from the new Samsung Galaxy S26 range?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 range brings incremental but meaningful improvements, focusing heavily on AI performance, upgraded batteries, and refined camera systems. All three models the S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra feature Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays with 120Hz refresh rates, protected by Corning Gorilla Armor 2 for enhanced durability.
Performance gets a boost thanks to updated chipsets: Exynos 2600 in Europe for the S26 and S26+, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy powering the S26 Ultra. RAM starts at 12GB across all models, with up to 16GB available on the Ultra. Storage now begins at 256GB as standard across the entire range.
The camera systems receive subtle but effective upgrades. The S26 and S26+ retain a 50MP main, 10MP telephoto (3x), and 12MP ultra‑wide setup, but with improved aperture and processing for better low‑light results. The S26 Ultra continues to lead the lineup with a 200MP main sensor, complemented by a 50MP periscope telephoto (5x optical) and 50MP ultra‑wide with autofocus.
Running Android 16 with One UI 8.5, the S26 range features expanded AI tools, improved device‑wide optimisation, and next‑generation camera computational enhancements. Battery sizes see small increases, with the S26 rising to 4,300mAh, while charging performance jumps on the Ultra to 60W wired.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 range offers Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays running at 120Hz, with the S26 featuring a 6.3 inch FHD+ screen, the S26 Plus offering a 6.7 inch QHD+ screen and the S26 Ultra providing a 6.9 inch QHD+ screen. In Europe, the S26 and S26 Plus use the Exynos 2600 chipset, while the S26 Ultra uses the overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. All models include at least 12GB of RAM, and the Ultra can include up to 16GB of RAM with storage options beginning at 256GB and extending to 1TB on the Ultra model. The S26 and S26 Plus share a camera system consisting of a 50MP main camera, a 10MP telephoto lens with three times optical zoom and a 12MP ultra wide lens, while the S26 Ultra features a 200MP main camera, a 50MP periscope camera with five times optical zoom, a 50MP ultra wide camera with autofocus and an additional 10MP telephoto lens with three times optical zoom. Battery capacity increases across the range, with the S26 containing 4,300mAh, the S26 Plus containing 4,900mAh and the S26 Ultra containing 5,000mAh, while charging speeds reach 25W on the S26, 45W on the S26 Plus and 60W on the S26 Ultra, all supported by wireless charging options up to 25W on the Ultra.
S26
256GB — £879
512GB — £879
S26+
256GB — £1099
512GB — £1099
S26 Ultra
256GB — £1279
512GB — £1279
1TB — £1529
*Pricing correct March 2026
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Understanding the Samsung Galaxy S26 range
The Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup includes:
Galaxy S26
Powerful all‑rounder with improved camera and battery
Galaxy S26+
Larger display and top‑tier performance
Galaxy S26 Ultra
AI‑enhanced quad‑camera system, S‑Pen support and up to 1TB storage
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