Samsung Galaxy S26 review: Better in the ways that stay with you

The Galaxy S26 changes little and somehow still works—same cameras since the S22, a barely-there redesign, yet a phone that grows on you. The Exynos 2600 finally silences years of scepticism, Galaxy AI gets sharper without fully answering which assistant is actually yours, and the display remains close to faultless. Charging stays stuck at 25W. Priced at Rs 8,000 more than the S25, the S26 earns its keep—just not loudly.

Samsung Galaxy S26 review: Better in the ways that stay with you
The Galaxy S26 changes little and somehow still works—same cameras since the S22, a barely-there redesign, yet a phone that grows on you. The Exynos 2600 finally silences years of scepticism, Galaxy AI gets sharper without fully answering which assistant is actually yours, and the display remains close to faultless. Charging stays stuck at 25W. Priced at Rs 8,000 more than the S25, the S26 earns its keep—just not loudly.