Overview
- CHIP’s lab comparison judges the S26 an incremental update over the S25, citing a 0.1‑inch larger screen, a 300 mAh battery that added about eight minutes in a runtime test, slightly sharper photos, and an expected extra year of updates to 2033.
- Amazon in Germany lists the S26 with 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage at €859, roughly €340 or 28% below a €1,199 reference price.
- Samsung’s official pricing positions the lineup at about €1,000 for the S26, €1,249 for the S26+, and €1,449 for the S26 Ultra.
- Some S26 Ultra owners report reduced sharpness and pixelation when the new Privacy Display is active, which darkens pixels to limit side viewing and also lowers frontal brightness, though other users say they do not see these issues.
- Preorders reached about 1.35 million units for the S26 series with the Ultra accounting for roughly 70% of orders, according to Yonhap.