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We're well aware that artificial intelligence (AI) is all the rage in new products and updates, and Samsung just made it the center of attention at its annual Unpacked event. After announcing the new lineup of Samsung Galaxy S26 phones, one thing was evident: AI is still Samsung's biggest bet. The new Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra all feature what Samsung calls the most proactive and adaptive Galaxy AI experiences yet.
See also: Samsung Unpacked 2026 live updates
"We believe Al should be something people can depend on every day, designed to work consistently for everyone and without the need for expertise," said TM Roh, CEO, president, and head of Device eXperience Division at Samsung Electronics, during the event.
While AI is central to the S26 series, there are major differences across the devices. Here's how each Samsung Galaxy S26 model compares and some ways you can decide which one is right for your needs.
Specifications
Galaxy S26 Galaxy S26 Plus Galaxy S26 Ultra Starting price $899 $1,099 $1,299 Display 6.3" FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7" QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.9" QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Refresh rate 120Hz 120Hz 120Hz Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, Exynos 2600 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, Exynos 2600 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy RAM 12GB 12GB 12GB or 16GB Storage 128GB, 256GB 256GB, 512GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB Main camera 50MP wide F1.8, 12MP ultrawide F2.2, 10MP telephoto F2.4 - 8K at 30fps, 4K at 60fps 50MP wide F1.8, 12MP ultrawide F2.2, 10MP telephoto F2.4 - 8K at 30fps, 4K at 60fps 200MP wide F1.4, 50MP ultrawide F1.9, 50MP telephoto F2.9 - 8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps APV support Front camera 12MP f2.2 - 4K at 60fps 12MP f2.2 - 4K at 60fps 12MP f2.2 - 4K at 60fps OS Android 16 - One UI 8.5 Android 16 - One UI 8.5 Android 16 - One UI 8.5 Battery 4,300mAh, 55% in 30 minutes 4,900mAh, 69% in 30 minutes 5,000mAh, 75% in 30 minutes Durability IP68 IP68 IP68 Colors Cobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue -- Online exclusives: Pink Gold, Silver Shadow Cobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue -- Online exclusives: Pink Gold, Silver Shadow Cobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue -- Online exclusives: Pink Gold, Silver Shadow
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