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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 22 reviews

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    My S26 - fast and compact

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this phone instead of my Pixel 9 Pro. The S26 is a compact phone with a nice design, and I got it in blue. The phone is very compact and lightweight. The only downside is the battery, which is average, and the camera performs worse than the Pixel 9 Pro in nighttime and fast-motion photography. However, the camera performs well in daylight photography. Additionally, the battery only lasts until evening, which is a trade-off for its small size and lightweight design. On the other hand, the phone offers excellent video recording capabilities. Also, my S26 has 512 GB of storage, which is enough for all my needs. Plus, it has a very fast processor, and the phone feels almost weightless in my hands. The phone is good, but it's not without its flaws. I bought the 512 GB version for \$899, which I consider a good price for a new Samsung.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New phone, this is a good option

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The phone is very good, its nice and sleek, the camera quality is great, and has a lot of storage and high performance. Battery lofe is great, in my old phone id use it and it die so fast, with the same amount of use im at 70% at the end of the day. It just doesnt come with a charging head.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great upgrade – very happy with the Galaxy S26

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Galaxy S26 has been a great experience so far. The design feels premium and comfortable to use, and the screen looks sharp and vibrant. Performance is smooth and fast, even when using multiple apps, and the settings allow plenty of customization. Overall, it feels like a solid, modern phone that works reliably for everyday use. Very happy with this upgrade!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Galaxy s26

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this phone for my husband and he loves it. Would recommend due to picture quality, battery life and storage.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    S23 to S26

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    upgraded from the S23, noticeably improved screen, love the increased screen height as well

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Worthwhile upgrade from the S10

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far, I've been pretty happy with the phone. I haven't had any serious issues, such as glitches or screen freezes. My only real gripe is having to relearn a few things about the settings. But anything that I couldn't figure out on my own I was able to quickly google. I like the size of the phone. My battery charges quickly, as long as I use the cord it came with. I do wish it would have came with the correct charging block! I haven't messed around with the camera a lot, but I don't think it's going to give me better pictures than my S10 did, which is unfortunate. It's still a good camera, certainly not worse. I still like how it's easier for me to navigate Samsung phones versus iPhones. I did save money on this phone because I pre-ordered it. That helps make it a good deal. Overall, I can definitely recommend this phone, I'd buy it again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Regret buying it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not a bad phone, but considering the switch from my Pixel, the UI, the face recognition and the overall experience is not as smooth! Battery life is also not satisfactory! Camera quality is much lower than what I am used to.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hi there EmilA, thank you for reaching out to share your feedback with us regarding your experience using the Samsung Galaxy S26. We value your sentiments as we continue to improve our product line based on the needs of our customers. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. We would be more than happy to assist you with whatever you may be experiencing with your new Galaxy S26 but we need more details regarding what may be occurring before we can properly do so. Please feel free to reach out to Support if you have any questions or if you would like further assistance. We're always happy to help in any way that we can! Thank you for being a steadfast Samsung customer. - Debra Samsung

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Store, service and Yes for Samsung 26

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I upgraded from S24 to S26. Beautiful product and much better camera on offering. But good part was Store manager William helped me choose and finalize.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Paying for advertising.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Never knew a phone that i am paying top money for has so many ads. These ads always seem to be right in the way of navigating.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Compact Phone !

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The phone does everything you need it to! its very compacted, snappy and can handle any task you throw at it. The phone feels really good in the hands and is very light. The display is bright and gorgeous. The camera can be better but it gets the job done.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung S26

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far so good. I really like the camera and the video capabilities. Still trying to figure out the AI and why I can't get Google maps to show in my Ford truck.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast and great size for my hands

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Needed a smaller phone and chose the fastest that still works on ATT without flaws. Excellent AI improvements and smooth interface.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great phone!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've needed to upgrade my phone for a while & the new S26 was the perfect opportunity. Not a big fan of all the AI integration, but there are ways to disable some of them. Specs are all great & I've greatly enjoyed the new phone so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Phone!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The S26 is simply excellent, powerful, elegant, and delivers outstanding performance that exceeds expectations in every way.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Galaxy26

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    He likes smalller phone. Trade in was plus. Staff was great and transferred data to new phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Phone

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am here for the chance to win a gift card. This phone is just what I ordered. Though I could do with out the AI features.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good phone

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you don't like apple then this is the best phone to get from a brand you can trust.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New phone

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far i love the phone, looking forward to seeing what more I can do with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Upgraded from galaxy 2023

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this phone. So many different features The camera is great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent product

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent product. I live it and it was delivered per schedule

    I would recommend this to a friend
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