[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have always been a Samsung Girlie, I love everything about the Ultras but this year I went with the smaller base model the S26 and I have to say I love it so much! And the new AI Features are amazing, being able to add things into my photo from the photo library is so cool! I am also really loving the Horizon lock feature in the camera settings. What an amazing new tool to use! Thank you Samsung for doing it again!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use it for gaming and its really amazing and caliny and texting evrything phone use works perfectly
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm so excited to test out all the new Galaxy AI features. I didn’t expect there to be so many. They will definitely make my life a lot easier. Galaxy AI will be useful for calls and school work and I might have to start gaming on this phone! So far the phone runs so well, was definitely worth the upgrade from the S23! The camera looks amazing as always, will definitely using the Galaxy AI for photos and videos.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the new phone with good speed for connection. The camera is stunning , charging is swiftly smooth. I loving it.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Unboxing and setting up the new phone was just as easy and quick as it has been in the past. New S26 is a little faster and has better battery life than the S25. In short, great hardware and great User Interface.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use my phone for pictures, music, video and web surfing. Galaxy AI has been great when I need quick facts, translation and editing my pictures for social media. It really does the job. I also ordered the Galaxy Buds 4pro. Tested it out and the sound quality was awesome. It blocks out background sound very well which I really like especially when I am commuting to and from work everyday.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been holding onto my Galaxy S22 for years, and while I loved the size, the battery anxiety was real. Switching to the S26 feels like a breath of fresh air.
The most immediate difference is the efficiency. Where my S22 would be begging for a charger by 4:00 PM, the S26 still has plenty of juice left when I'm headed to bed. It also stays remarkably cool; I haven't noticed any of the "pocket warming" issues I had with the older model during video calls or gaming.
Key Improvements I Noticed:
Display: The jump in peak brightness is huge. I can actually see my navigation maps in direct sunlight now.
Speed: Everything feels instantaneous. The 8GB/12GB RAM (depending on your model) makes multitasking feel fluid compared to the slight stutters I was starting to see on my old phone.
Cameras: The low-light performance is on another level. The "Nightography" has actually caught up to the hype—photos are sharp without looking artificial.
Verdict: If you’re still rocking an S22 and wondering if it’s time to move on, do it. This feels like the "finished version" of what the S22 was trying to be. It’s faster, lasts longer, and the Galaxy AI features actually feel useful for daily photo editing.