How to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S26 phones and Galaxy Buds 4

"Inside is where most of the changes appear. There's a new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, so expect a performance bump over last year. A new vapor chamber will help keep the device cool as it handles more demanding tasks."

"The battery capacity didn't change (still 5,000 mAh), but it will now refill faster with an upgrade to Samsung's Super Fast Charging 3.0 technology that delivers up to 60-watt speeds. Charging wirelessly is faster now, too, but sadly, none of the phones will come with the magnetic attachment feature that the new Google phones received."

"The camera specs remain largely the same with a 50MP ultrawide, 200MP wide and two telephoto lenses on the back, as well as a 12MP selfie cam on the front. But wider apertures now allow more light to reach the sensor for more detail in lower light situations."

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces subtle design refinements including rounder corners, a raised camera platform, and new color options like Cobalt Violet. All three S26 variants now share the same six color palette. The processor upgrade to Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 delivers improved performance, while a new vapor chamber enhances thermal management. Battery capacity remains 5,000 mAh, but Super Fast Charging 3.0 reaches 60-watt speeds with faster wireless charging. Camera specifications stay consistent with a 50MP ultrawide, 200MP wide, dual telephoto lenses, and 12MP front camera, though wider apertures improve low-light photography. The device maintains its $1,300 starting price for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.

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