Samsung Galaxy S26 hands-on: A lot more of the same for a little more money

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February 25, 2026, 6:00 PM

• •S26 and S26+ launch on March 11th.
• •Unified design style across the S26 series.
• •Improved camera with ProScaler technology and MDNIe chip.
• •New video features include 360-degree horizontal lock and Auto Framing.
• •AI-assisted photo editing tools and updates to existing features.

Samsung has launched its Galaxy S26 and S26+, featuring design and hardware improvements like increased battery capacity and enhanced performance. The S26 series maintains a unified design style with some new color options and also boasts an improved camera system with ProScaler technology and MDNIe chip for better image quality. Software upgrades include new video features such as 360-degree horizontal lock and Auto Framing, along with AI-assisted photo editing tools and updates like Audio Eraser. While the S26 and S26+ offer iterative improvements, the new video features seem useful and intuitive.

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