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Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Is a Tidy Refresh of the S25, Reviewers Say

Minor gains with a split chip strategy steer many buyers to the cheaper S25.

Overview

  • The latest S26 Plus review finds a premium feel yet a very familiar design and display, with the model priced at Rs 1,19,999 in India.
  • The phone uses Samsung’s 2nm Exynos 2600 with 12GB of RAM and handled heavy apps and games smoothly, though heat built up during long play and extended camera use.
  • GSMArena’s lab tests show the Exynos 2600 outpacing last year’s Snapdragon 8 Elite in key benchmarks by about 13–15%, yet real‑world gains over the S25 remain modest.
  • Cameras stick with a 50MP main, 10MP telephoto and 12MP ultra‑wide, while the selfie camera gets a wider view; reviewers noted vivid colors that can skew warm.
  • Battery life stretches a bit longer and 45W charging remains on the Plus, while features like the Ultra’s privacy display stay exclusive, reinforcing the view that the S25 offers better value for many buyers.