Samsung Galaxy S26

Our verdict: Samsung - On sale now. The Galaxy S26 reads as a measured update rather than a reinvention: a 6.3-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display at 120Hz, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 chip, and a 50MP triple camera system, with 25W charging on the listed figures. Nothing in those figures screams excess, and nothing screams compromise either, which is exactly why the decision comes down to price and to whether the newer chip matters to you over the discounted S25 range. At $849.99 (256GB unlocked, White) at Best Buy, checked 2026-11-03, it suits a buyer who wants the current-generation Samsung core and is content with modest charging speed; a bargain hunter should compare it directly against the S25 before paying the premium.