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Anytime a new phone comes out, it can be hard to tell if it's actually worth upgrading, especially when it comes to navigating all the new features. With Samsung having launched the Galaxy S26 series, and you begin to see more and more units stocked in carrier stores everywhere, you may be wondering if it's worth the upgrade.
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Even if you have a two-year-old Samsung Galaxy S24, you may be considering how feasible it is to upgrade to the just-released S26. You may think the S26 upgrade is worth it for photography or battery life, but you'd be surprised how similar the two phones are.
I'll break down how the Samsung Galaxy S26 compares to the S24 below to help you narrow down your pros and cons list.
You should buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 if...
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1. You want the best performance and AI features
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