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Two years later, it’s no longer on Samsung’s official roster, but it […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br /></p><div><div>The <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-f93b1287-3358-406b-b493-107f8f9c6379 -->Galaxy S24 Ultra was one of the more significant pivot points for Samsung’s flagships: it was the first with a titanium frame, a fully flat display, and a revised zoom setup that traded the 10x snapper for a sharper 5x telephoto camera. Two years later, it’s no longer on Samsung’s official roster, but it can still be bought refurbished or second hand for a much more affordable price than the $1,300 for a brand new Galaxy Ultra.</div><div>Now we are nearing the start of 2026, when Samsung is expected to release the <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-66822b1f-5759-4bf9-98d2-c5b98ec6afed -->Galaxy S26 Ultra — a generation that’s said to bring several long-awaited changes to the company’s ultimate flagship. Rumors point to a brighter and more efficient OLED panel with an interesting quirk, Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, improved charging experience, and a main camera upgrade that would improve image quality (especially in low light).This comparison explores what that two-generation leap could look like in practice. Will the <span>S26 Ultra</span>’s improvements truly add up to a big enough difference to elicit an upgrade for S24 Ultra owners?</div><div><!-- ApiOffersWidgetTagInstance api-offers-widget-c6aaefd1-03ef-4b0f-84bf-f935ca6c1a43 --></p><section class="widgetOffers widgetOfferApi"><div class="offer api-offer"><aside class="offer-picture"><picture class="offer-image"><p> <img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/phones/84388-350/Samsung-Galaxy-S24-Ultra.webp?w=1"/></p></picture> </aside><div class="offer-content"><h4 class="offer-widget-title h-six">Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra</h4><div class="offer-specs"><p> <i class="ic ic-bg-display-alt"/><br /> <span class="specs-element-desc">6.8-inch</span> </p><p> <i class="ic ic-bg-camera-alt"/><br /> <span class="specs-element-desc">Quad camera</span> </p><p> <i class="ic ic-bg-battery-alt"/><br /> <span class="specs-element-desc">5000 mAh</span> </p><p> <i class="ic ic-bg-hardware-alt"/><br /> <span class="specs-element-desc">12GB</span> </p></p></div><p> <a class="offer-button button button-primary api-offer-button" data-merchant="Amazon" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D364M6TM?tag=phone2e2d-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1" rel="nofollow sponsored" target="_blank" onclick=" (function(element) { window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; const elements = document.querySelectorAll('a.api-offer-button'); let currentIndex = 0; for (let i = 0; i < elements.length; i++) { if (elements[i] === element) { currentIndex = i + 1; break; } } const totalCount = elements.length; window.dataLayer.push({ 'event': 'apiOffersClicked', 'eventLabel': currentIndex + ' / ' + totalCount + ', Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D364M6TM?tag=phone2e2d-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1' }); })(this); return true;"></p><p> <span onclick="this.style.background = '#1992ff'; return true;"><br /> $603 at Amazon<br /> </span><br /> </a></p></div></p></div></section></div><div><p><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span>Galaxy <span>S26 Ultra</span></span> vs <span>Galaxy S24 Ultra</span> expected differences:</span></p><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Ultra*</th><th>Galaxy S24 Ultra</th></tr><tr><td class="">Larger 200MP sensor or wider f/1.4 lens for the main camera</td><td class="">200MP main on a ~1/1.3″ sensor (still very good)</td></tr><tr><td class="">6.9″ OLED with new M14/CoE stack; stronger anti-reflection</td><td class="">6.8″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; anti-reflective layer</td></tr><tr style="height: 36px;"><td class="">~3,000-nits maximu brightness</td><td class="">~2,600-nits</td></tr><tr><td class="">Display anti-reflection improvements</td><td class="">Anti-reflective Gorilla Armor</td></tr><tr><td class="">Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (for Galaxy) with bigger GPU/NPU gains</td><td class="">Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (for Galaxy)</td></tr><tr style="height: 39px;"><td class="">Potential 60W wired charging</td><td class="">45W wired</td></tr><tr style="height: 39px;"><td class="">Potential Qi2 magnetic wireless charging</td><td class="">15W wireless; “Qi2-ready” without magnets</td></tr><tr><td class="">One UI 8/Android 16 with expanded Galaxy AI and 7-year support</td><td class="">One UI 6.1 (launch), now on One UI 7/Android 15; 7-year support</td></tr><tr><td class="">7.9mm thin and possible return of a camera island</td><td class="">Titanium frame, flat display, separate “floating” lens rings</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><span style="font-style: italic; font-size: small;">*Rumored/expected</span></div><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Table of Contents:</span></p></div><h2><span id="design" class="anchor">Design and Size</span></h2><h5>Thinner and much lighter</h5><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr style="height: 39px;"><th>Galaxy S26 Ultra*</th><th>Galaxy S24 Ultra</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thickness</span><br />7.9 mm</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thickness</span><br />8.6 mm</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dimensions</span><br />Around 162.8 x 77.6 mm</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dimensions<br /></span>162.3 x 79 mm</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Weight</span><br />Around 217 grams, or slightly lighter</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Weight</span><br />232 grams</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><span style="font-size: small; font-style: italic;">*Rumored/expected</span></div><div>The <span>Galaxy S24 Ultra</span> modernized the Ultra look with a titanium frame and a flatter front glass, dialing down the Edge curve without sacrificing that boxy, Note-style silhouette. This year, Samsung made further adjustments by thinning down and reducing the weight with the S25 Ultra.</p><p>The <span>S26 Ultra</span> isn’t expected to introduce any drastic changes. Rumors point to a body that’s slightly thinner than the current generation (about 0.4 mm), but the overall design of the body will probably stay the same. There were rumours saying that the S Pen won’t make an appearance this time around, but that was quickly debunked.</p><p>One area that may change is the camera module on the back. The S24 Ultra’s separate “floating” lens rings look clean but that design might not be sufficient to house the upcoming rumorued changes coming with the <span>S26 Ultra</span>. To accommodate thicker optics, the <span>S26 Ultra</span> may return to a unified camera island.</p><p>Materials and durability should remain flagship-grade (titanium-style frame, IP68), and Samsung’s more subtle color palette is likely to continue.</p></div><p><h2><span id="display" class="anchor">Display Differences</span></h2></p><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Ultra*</th><th>Galaxy S24 Ultra</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Size</span><br />6.9″</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Size</span><br />6.8″</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Brightness</span><br />3000 nits (peak)</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Brightness</span><br />2600 nits (peak)</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><p><span style="font-style: italic; font-size: small;">*Rumored/expected</span></p><div>Samsung’s OLEDs have been excellent for years, and the S24 Ultra’s 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X was already pretty good thanks to high brightness. The <span>S26 Ultra</span> is tipped to keepcome with a 6.9-inch screen (like the current model) but move to a new M14 material/CoE stack, which reduces internal reflections and power draw while pushing peak brightness to around 3,000 nits. We also expect the excellent anti-reflection Gorilla Armor that was introduced with the S25 Ultra to be improved, increasing outdoor readability even more.</p><p>There’s also talk of a “Privacy Display” toggle tied to Samsung’s Flex Magic Pixel tech that would subtly narrows viewing angles for shoulder-surfing protection without dimming the screen. Otherwise, you can expect the familiar QHD+ resolution, 1–120 Hz LTPO refresh rate, and the ultrasonic fingerprint reader to carry over.</p></div><h2><span id="performance" class="anchor">Performance and Software</span></h2><h5>A massive difference in performance</h5><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Ultra*</th><th>Galaxy S24 Ultra</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chip</span><br />Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (for Galaxy)</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chip</span><br />Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (for Galaxy)</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Process</span><br />3nm</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Process</span><br />4nm</td></tr><tr style="height: 39px;"><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">RAM, Storage</span><br />12/256GB<br />12/512GB<br />12/1TB<br />16/1TB</p><p>Faster LPDDR5X RAM<br />UFS 4.0 storage</p></td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">RAM, Storage</span><br />12/256GB<br />12/512GB<br />12/1TB<br />—</p><p>LPDDR5X RAM<br />UFS 4.0 storage</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><span style="font-style: italic; font-size: small;">*Rumored/expected</span></div><div>The S24 Ultra’s <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-45f836d2-ecd5-4369-8b61-d0685ba93a37 -->Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 had great performance for its time, but it was vastly outpaced with the Snapdragon 8 Elite this year. With that in mind, we only expect the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 on the <span>S26 Ultra</span> to create an even larger gap.</p><p>The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is built on a refined 3 nm process with GPU (~30%) and NPU (~40%) performance improvements over the current latest Qualcomm chipset.</p><p>Some reports also claim that Samsung will be adding a new 5G modem, the Qualcomm X85. If so, we expect it to bring faster data transfers, better battery efficiency, and enhancements enabled by AI. The reports list peak download speeds of 12.5 Gbps and upload speeds of 3.7 Gbps.Memory and storage should feel familiar: 12 GB LPDDR5X is expected again (with faster, more efficient modules), and the 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB tiers should return. Keep in mind that Samsung often offers a “free storage upgrade” at launch.</p><p>On software, the <span>S26 Ultra</span> should debut <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-081736ec-664f-474d-b89c-231759cc1f96 -->One UI 8 on <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-dfc42901-c8ba-4fd2-ab4b-668b7b7d1f92 -->Android 16 and come with Samsung’s seven-year OS/security commitment, which is the same promise that keeps the S24 Ultra relevant deep into the 2030s.</p></div><h2><span id="camera" class="anchor">Camera</span></h2><h5>A familiar formula with a potentially game-changing main sensor</h5><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Ultra*</th><th>Galaxy S24 Ultra</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Main</span><br />200 MP, f/1.7 (or f/1.4)<br />24 mm<br />~1/1.1″ sensor size</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Main<br /></span>50 MP, f/1.7<br />24 mm<br />1/1.3″ sensor size</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ultrawide</span><br />50 MP, f/1.9<br />13 mm<br />1/2.5″ sensor size</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ultrawide</span><br />12 MP, f/2.2<br />13 mm<br />1/2.55″ sensor size</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">5x Telephoto</span><br />50 MP, f/3.4<br />5X zoom (111mm)<br />1/2.52″ sensor size</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">5x Telephoto</span><br />50 MP, f/3.4<br />5X zoom (111mm)<br />1/2.52″ sensor size</td></tr><tr style="height: 92px;"><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">3x Telephoto</span><br />10 MP, f/2.4<br />3x zoom (67mm)<br />1/3.52″ sensor size</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">3x Telephoto</span><br />10 MP, f/2.4<br />3x zoom (67mm)<br />1/3.52″ sensor size</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><span style="font-style: italic; font-size: small;">*Rumored/expected</span></div><p>Samsung made a smart move with the S24 Ultra by going for a high-res 5x zoom and relying on processing for longer ranges, while dialing back aggressive sharpening across the board. For the <span>S26 Ultra</span>, rumors state that we might finally see an upgrade to the camera hardware.</p><p>We’re expecting either a larger ~1/1.1-inch 200 MP Sony sensor or Samsung’s HP2 retained with a wider f/1.4 lens. Either route should improve low-light performance of the main camera and its high dinamic range. Plus, we would get the added benefit of a more natural background blur without turning the Portrait mode on.</p><div>The rest of the camera setup should stay the same: a 50 MP ultra-wide, a 5x telephoto, and a 3x telephoto camera. <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-1ca43d76-e589-430e-9ab0-34ad80814098 -->Samsung will likely keep the more natural color tuning it introduced with the S25 Ultra, favoring realistic tones instead of the overly vibrant look of older models.</p><p>The selfie camera is expected to remain 12 MP, with the long-rumored under-display version unlikely to appear this year.</p><p>Video might be where Samsung puts most of its focus this time. With Apple still ahead in cinematic video and stabilization, Samsung is expected to close the gap with smarter HDR, better mic audio, and possibly a few new shooting modes.</p></div><h2><span id="battery" class="anchor">Battery Life and Charging</span></h2><h5>Same capacity, possibly faster charging at last</h5><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Ultra*</th><th>Galaxy S24 Ultra</th></tr><tr><td class="" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Battery size</span><br />5,000 mAh</td><td class="" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Battery size</span><br />5,000 mAh</td></tr><tr style="height: 112px;"><td class=""><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charging speeds</span><br />60W wired</p><p>15W wireless charging</p><p>Possible Qi2 magnetic support</p><p>USB-C 3.2</p></td><td class=""><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charging speeds</span></p><p>45W wired</p><p>15W wireless charging</p><p>Does not support Qi2</p><p>USB-C 3.2</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><span style="font-style: italic; font-size: small;">*Rumored/expected</span></div><div>Samsung has been conservative with battery capacity since forever, and that probably won’t change: the <span>S26 Ultra</span> is expected to keep a 5,000 mAh cell, just like the S24 Ultra. Even so, we could see better efficiency from the new Snapdragon and the OLED stack display, the combination of which could translate into a small but welcome real-world bump to the battery life.Where we may finally see a more serious change is with the charging speeds. Multiple reports point to up to 60 W wired on <span>S26 Ultra</span> (an overdue step up from the S24 Ultra’s 45W). If it happens, expect a noticeably faster 0–50% time. Wireless charging should remain 15W, with the open question being Qi2 magnets: full magnetic alignment depends on how Samsung isolates the S Pen’s digitizer from interference. The S24 Ultra doesn’t support Qi2 at all.</div><h2><span id="specs" class="anchor">Specs Comparison</span></h2><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth"><tbody><tr style="height: 18px;"><th>Galaxy S26 Ultra*</th><th>Galaxy S24 Ultra</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Size, weight</span><br />162.8 x 77.6 x 7.9mm, 217 g</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Size, weight</span><br />162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm, 232 g</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Screen</span><br />6.9″ OLED<br />120Hz</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Screen</span><br />6.9″ OLED<br />120Hz</td></tr><tr style="height: 39px;"><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Processor</span><br />Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (for Galaxy)<br />3nm</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Processor</span><br />Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (for Galaxy)<br />4nm</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Versions:</span><br />12/256GB<br />12/512GB<br />12/1TB<br />16/1TB</p><p>LPDDR5X</p></td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Versions:</span><br />12/256GB<br />12/512GB<br />12/1TB<br />—</p><p>LPDDR5X</p></td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cameras:</span><br />200MP main<br />50MP ultrawide<br />50MP 5X zoom<br />10MP 3X zoom</p><p>12MP front</p></td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cameras:</span><br />200MP main<br />12MP ultrawide<br />50MP 5X zoom<br />10MP 3X zoom</p><p>12MP front</p></td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Battery:</span><br />5,000 mAh</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Battery:</span><br />5,000 mAh</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charging:</span><br />USB-C<br />60W wired<br />15W wireless</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charging:<br /></span>USB-C<br />45W wired<br />15W wireless</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><p><span style="font-style: italic; font-size: small;">*Rumored/expected</span></p><h2><span id="summary" class="anchor">Summary</span></h2><p>If you’re eyeing an upgrade from the S24 Ultra, the <span>S26 Ultra</span> is looking like a good time to do so. Besides the thinner body and more durable, anti-reflective display introduced on this year’s model, you will also be getting a much more capable chip, an improved main camera, and (finally) true flagship charging.</p><p>Still, the S24 Ultra remains a terrific phone, even today. It has that titanium build, bright and smooth display, reliable battery life, and versatile camera system. Plus, it has Samsung’s seven-year support, which means you cab keep enoying it for 4 more years before it stops getting new features and security updates.</p></p></div><div><div class="author-byline-body"> <input type="checkbox" name="author-bio" id="author-bio"/><br /> <label class="author-byline-body-label" for="author-bio"><br /> <span>View Full Bio</span><br /> </label></p><p> Aleksandar is a tech enthusiast with a broad range of interests, from smartphones to space exploration. His curiosity extends to hands-on DIY experiments with his gadgets, and he enjoys switching between different brands to experience the latest innovations. Prior to joining PhoneArena, Aleksandar worked on the Google Art Project, digitizing valuable artworks and gaining diverse perspectives on technology. When he’s not immersed in tech, Aleksandar is an outdoorsman who enjoys mountain hikes, wildlife photography, and nature conservation. 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Samsung usually unveils its new flagship phones around January, and this time we might be in for a surprise. According to the latest rumors, the Korean company plans to axe the vanilla mode (or rename it, depending on the angle) and introduce a Pro device in the […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br /></p><div><div>The next Galaxy S-series launch is closing fast. Samsung usually unveils its new flagship phones around January, and this time we might be in for a surprise. According to the latest rumors, the Korean company plans to axe the vanilla mode (or rename it, depending on the angle) and introduce a Pro device in the lineup.The upcoming <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro might be your chance to own a Pro <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-e1e9bcd4-c322-489a-8cd7-470beaac1247 -->Galaxy phone (the first in the history of the brand), but what upgrades and changes will it bring? Thanks to numerous leaks, we know a lot about the <span>S26</span> Pro.</p><p>Now, if you’re rocking an older Galaxy S device, you might be thinking now’s a good time to upgrade. Today we’re going to check this out, with our comparison staring the <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-8fff254c-1743-4d75-b722-a34051575f1e -->Galaxy S23, which is almost three years old.</p></div><div><div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-3f3972a4-4112-43d6-a5f7-ab6c761e21af -->Galaxy S26 Pro vs <span>Galaxy S23</span> expected differences:</span></div><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Pro*</th><th>Galaxy S23</th></tr><tr><td class="">Similar design, slightly different camera housing</td><td class="">Small and compact, separate cutouts for the rear cameras</td></tr><tr><td class="">Faster Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset</td><td class="">Three generations old Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip</td></tr><tr><td class="">Bigger 6.3-inch display</td><td class="">6.1-inch screen, more compact phone</td></tr><tr><td class="">16GB of RAM, 4GB more than the S25</td><td class="">8GB of RAM on all memory configurations</td></tr><tr><td class="">Improved 50MP ultrawide camera</td><td class="">The old 12MP ultrawide</td></tr><tr><td class="">Bigger 4,300 mAh battery</td><td class="">Slightly smaller 3,900 mAh battery</td></tr><tr><td class="">Qi2 support with magnets on the back</td><td class="">Regular wireless charging, no magnets</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>*rumored</p></div><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Table of Contents:</span></p></div><h2><span id="design" class="anchor">Design and Size</span></h2><h5>Last of the 6.1-inchers</h5><div><!-- ImageTagInstance gallery-a9fbf89b-4f15-4dd8-a2c3-b2e7cd59723b --></p><div id="gallery-a9fbf89b-4f15-4dd8-a2c3-b2e7cd59723b" class="single-image-container full-width-element"><div class="gallery-item"> <picture style="padding-top: 56.25%"><source media="(max-width: 350px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274052-350/gsmarena-002.webp" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 351px) and (max-width: 500px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274052-500/gsmarena-002.webp" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 501px) and (max-width: 800px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274052-800/gsmarena-002.webp" type="image/webp"><img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274052-image/gsmarena-002.webp" alt="Leaked renders of the Galaxy S26 Pro | Image by OnLeaks - Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro vs Galaxy S23: Is it time to upgrade?"/></source></source></source></picture> </div><p>Leaked renders of the Galaxy S26 Pro | Image by OnLeaks</p></p></div></p></div><div>Smartphones have been growing in size in the past couple of years, and the Galaxy S series is a perfect example of that trend. The <span>Galaxy S23</span> is the last S-series phone with a 6.1-inch display, coming in at just 146.3 x 70.9. It features the separate camera cutouts on its back, a trend started by the Galaxy Ultra.</p><p>The upcoming <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro, on the other hand, stretches its display diagonally to 6.3 inches and swaps the camera cutouts for a pill-shaped camera housing, not that dissimilar to the Xperia phones of the past couple of years. We already have some leaked renders of the design, so check them out above.</p><p>The bigger screen brings a bigger size as well, and even though we don’t know the exact weight of the <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro, we bet it will be heavier than the S23.</p></div><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr style="height: 39px;"><th>Galaxy S26 Pro*</th><th>Galaxy S23</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thickness</span><br />6.96 mm</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thickness</span><br />7.6 mm</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dimensions</span><br />149.3 x 71.4</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dimensions<br /></span>146.3 x 70.9</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Weight</span><br />–</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Weight</span><br />168 grams</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>*rumored</p></div><div>In terms of materials, no surprises are expected on the <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro. The phone will most likely feature some variation of the glass sandwich, possibly using aluminum and Gorilla Glass. The S23 uses the same formula, with an armor aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on its front and back.</p><p>The anti-reflective coating of the Galaxy Ultra models of the past two years has caught a lot of attention (even Apple tried one on the latest <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-192bb24e-488e-466e-817b-c8d1a0ed03dc -->iPhone 17 series), so we might see it trickling down to the lower Galaxy models, but don’t get your hopes too high.</p><p>We still don’t have any information on the color palette of the <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro, other than the deep blue hue we saw on the renders. The <span>Galaxy S23</span>, on the other hand, comes in a plethora of colors, including: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, and Lime.</p></div><p><h2><span id="display" class="anchor">Display Differences</span></h2></p><div>The display of the <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro is expected to stretch 6.3 inches diagonally, which is 0.2 inches more than what the S23 has on board. The Super AMOLED tech Samsung has been using in the past couple of generations is getting brighter and brighter. The new phone might push the 3,000 nits peak brightness.</p><p>Speaking of brightness, the S23 is listed with “only” 1750 nits of peak brightness, and in our display test the phone managed around 1000 nits at 100% APL, still quite an impressive result. The resolution is expected to remain unchanged on the new model, and given the S23’s display is smaller, the 1080 x 2340 pixel resolution results in a slightly higher pixel density of 425 PPI (compared to the last model and potentially the <span>S26</span> Pro).</p></div><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Pro*</th><th>Galaxy S23</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Size</span><br />6.3″</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Size</span><br />6.1″</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Brightness</span><br />3000 nits (peak)</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Brightness</span><br />1750 nits (peak)</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><p>*rumored</p><p>The biometrics are expected to remain the same—we expect the <span>S26</span> Pro to sport the same ultrasonic fingerprint scanner as the one found on the previous couple of generations. This tech has been working quite well ever since Samsung introduced it, so there’s no need for a change there.</p><h2><span id="performance" class="anchor">Performance and Software</span></h2><h5>Cream of the crop</h5><div>The <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro is expected to launch with two different chipsets depending on the region. Users will get the Exynos 2600 silicon internationally, but in the US, Canada, and China, the <span>S26</span> Pro will launch equipped with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.</p><p>This silicon is a mouthful, but Qualcomm has decided to keep the Elite moniker from last year and at the same time continue with the “Gen” nomenclature. It’s expected to be a powerhouse of a chip, with early benchmarks showing around 3800 points in Geekbench single-core, while the multi-core performance is even more impressive at 12400 points.</p><p>Now, the <span>Galaxy S23</span> is no slouch either, but it does feature a quite old chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Synthetic benchmarks put it at around 1600 points in the Geekbench single-core test and 5000 points in the multi-core benchmark. It’s more than twice as slow, at least on paper. Stay tuned for tests once we lay our hands on the new <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro.</p></div><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Pro*</th><th>Galaxy S23</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chip</span><br />Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5<br />Exynos 2600</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chip</span><br />Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Process</span><br />3nm</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Process</span><br />4nm</td></tr><tr style="height: 39px;"><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">RAM, Storage</span><br />16/128GB<br />16/256GB<br />16/512GB</p><p>LPDDR5X RAM<br />UFS 4.0 storage</p></td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">RAM, Storage</span><br />8/128GB<br />8/256GB<br />8/512GB</p><p>LPDDR5X RAM<br />UFS 4.0 storage</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>*rumored</p></div><div>The new <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro is also expected with double the amount of RAM – 16GB on all memory configurations, in comparison to the 8GB the <span>Galaxy S23</span> has on board. This will help with AI for sure and make the <span>S26</span> Pro future-proof.</p><p>Speaking about the future, the S23 is slowly closing to the end of its support cycle, the phone launched running <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-0e70e0ba-01c2-44ce-8d42-4ddadf44f23b -->Android 13 out of the box, and with four major updates, it will get Android 17 next year. This might transform into a major factor when considering switching to the new <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro, as it will be supported up until 2033, which sounds like a year taken out of a sci-fi movie.</p></div><h2><span id="camera" class="anchor">Camera</span></h2><h5>First upgrade in years</h5><p>After years and years of using the same camera hardware on its entry-level Galaxy S devices, Samsung is gearing up for a change. The <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro will feature a brand-new ultrawide camera, according to the latest rumors. It will be a big step up from the 12MP used on the past couple of generations, but at the moment we only have the megapixel count – 50MP.</p><p>The other two camera will most likely be carried over from the previous generation (yet again), and we’re talking about a 50MP main camera with an aperture of f/1.8 over a 1/1.56″ sensor. The telephoto is expected to remain on the <span>S26</span> Pro (albeit some rumors suggested Samsung is considering removing it).</p><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Pro*</th><th>Galaxy S23</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Main</span><br />50 MP, f/1.8<br />24 mm<br />1/1.56″</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Main<br /></span>50 MP, f/1.8<br />24 mm<br />1/1.56″</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ultrawide</span><br />50 MP, f/1.7<br />13 mm</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ultrawide</span><br />12 MP, f/2.2<br />13 mm<br />1/2.55″</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Telephoto</span><br />10 MP, f/2.4<br />3X zoom (67mm)<br />1/3.94″</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Telephoto</span><br />10 MP, f/2.4<br />3X zoom (67mm)<br />1/3.94″</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>*rumored</p></div><p>The <span>Galaxy S23</span> scored 137 (out of 158) in our composite camera benchmark, so there’s a huge potential for improvement. We expect the <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro to outscore its quite old sibling, but stay tuned for the camera benchmark and some side-by-side samples once we get the <span>S26</span> Pro in our lab.</p><h2><span id="battery" class="anchor">Battery Life and Charging</span></h2><h5>400 mAh might not be enough</h5><p>There’s a slight battery upgrade coming to the <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro compared to the past couple of generations. It’s nothing radical, just 400 mAh on top of the 3,900 mAh battery that the <span>Galaxy S23</span> has on board, and 300 mAh more than the previous two models. </p><p>That may or may not translate into battery life, but we hope it does, because the S23 managed just over 6 hours in our battery test, and that’s out of the top 100 phones tested in the past 2 years.</p><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Pro*</th><th>Galaxy S23</th></tr><tr><td class="" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Battery size</span><br />4,300 mAh</td><td class="" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Battery size</span><br />3,900 mAh</td></tr><tr style="height: 93px;"><td class=""><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charging speeds</span><br />25W wired</p><p>15W wireless charging (Qi2)</p><p>USB-C 3.0</p></td><td class=""><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charging speeds</span></p><p>25W wired</p><p>15W wireless charging (Qi)</p><p>USB-C 2.0</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>*rumored</p></div><p>Charging is expected to remain unchanged for yet another year, at least based on the information we have at the moment. It’s disappointing when we get 100W phones that charge for half an hour but it is what it is. The <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro will most likely charge from zero to full in an hour or more. For comparison, the <span>Galaxy S23</span> supports 25W of wired charging power and fills its battery from zero to full in 1 hour and 8 minutes.</p><p>The <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro is expected to jump on the Qi2 train, offering magnets on its back to help with wireless charging alignment, and we expect a slew of MagSafe-like accessories to begin showing up once the new phone goes official.</p><h2><span id="specs" class="anchor">Specs Comparison</span></h2><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth"><tbody><tr style="height: 18px;"><th>Galaxy S26 Pro*</th><th>Galaxy S23</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Size, weight</span><br />149.3 x 71.4 x 6.96 mm<br />–</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Size, weight</span><br />146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm<br />168 grams</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Screen</span><br />6.3″ OLED<br />120Hz</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Screen</span><br />6.1″ OLED<br />120Hz</td></tr><tr style="height: 39px;"><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Processor</span><br />Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite<br />Exynos 2600<br />3nm</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Processor</span><br />Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2<br />4nm</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Versions:</span><br />16/128GB<br />16/256GB<br />16/512GB</p><p>LPDDR5</p></td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Versions:</span><br />8/128GB<br />8/256GB<br />8/512GB</p><p>LPDDR5</p></td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cameras:</span><br />50MP main<br />50MP ultra<br />10MP 3X zoom</p><p>12MP front</p></td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cameras:</span><br />50MP main<br />12MP ultra<br />10MP 3X zoom</p><p>12MP front</p></td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Battery:</span><br />4,300 mAh</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Battery:</span><br />3,900 mAh</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charging:</span><br />USB-C<br />25W wired<br />15W wireless<br />Qi2 certified</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charging:</span><br />USB-C<br />25W wired<br />15W wireless</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><p>*rumored</p><h2><span id="summary" class="anchor">Summary</span></h2><div>The <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro is shaping up to be the usual incremental update over the last couple of generations. That said, the S23 is now quite old, and these increments have piled up to offer an overall better device. If you’re coming from the S23, you should think about upgrading and getting the <span>S26</span> Pro, not because of the “pro” moniker but because the software support of the S23 is about to run out.</p><p>There are some neat hardware upgrades as well—a new ultrawide camera for the first time in years, a bigger battery, the fastest chip on the market, and twice the RAM of the S23. The only big question that remains unanswered concerns the price of the <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro. We suspect this “Pro” part in the name will bring a $1000 price tag along, but we hope we’re wrong. </p><p>We will update this comparison with all the tests and a final verdict once we finish the review of the <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro.</p></div></div><p><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f447.png" alt="👇" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />Follow more <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f447.png" alt="👇" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://bdphone.com/" target="_blank">bdphone.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://ultractivation.com/" target="_blank">ultractivation.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://trainingreferral.com" target="_blank">trainingreferral.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://shaplafood.com" target="_blank">shaplafood.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://bangladeshi.help" target="_blank">bangladeshi.help</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://www.forexdhaka.com" target="_blank">www.forexdhaka.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://uncommunication.com" target="_blank">uncommunication.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://ultra-sim.com/" target="_blank">ultra-sim.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://forexdhaka.com/" target="_blank">forexdhaka.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://ultrafxfund.com/" target="_blank">ultrafxfund.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://bdphoneonline.com/" target="_blank">bdphoneonline.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://dailyadvice.us/" target="_blank">dailyadvice.us</a></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://bdphoneonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s26-pro-vs-galaxy-s23-is-it-time-to-upgrade/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">15527</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 review: Compact and capable, but not groundbreaking</title> <link>https://bdphoneonline.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-review-compact-and-capable-but-not-groundbreaking/</link> <comments>https://bdphoneonline.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-review-compact-and-capable-but-not-groundbreaking/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[BD Phone Online]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:07:36 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Phone Reviews]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://bdphoneonline.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-review-compact-and-capable-but-not-groundbreaking/</guid> <description><![CDATA[After a brief one-year hiatus, Samsung has decided to pause its mid-sized slate and instead release a compact Galaxy Tab S11 alongside the gargantuan Ultra this year. That’s a pretty smart move, because as you look high and look low, you’d hardly find a better compact Android tablet right now that can rival Apple’s ubiquitous […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br /></p><div><p>After a brief one-year hiatus, Samsung has decided to pause its mid-sized slate and instead release a compact Galaxy Tab S11 alongside the gargantuan Ultra this year. That’s a pretty smart move, because as you look high and look low, you’d hardly find a better compact <span>Android tablet</span> right now that can rival Apple’s ubiquitous iPads. </p><div>Little has changed in comparison with the last small <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-54ec3e59-9940-46ca-a349-aefea43e41df -->Samsung tablet, the <span>Galaxy Tab S9</span>, and in fact, some features have been lost. For example, we no longer get a Bluetooth S Pen or haptic feedback, but overall, the Galaxy Tab S11 is still great value. </div><div><!-- ApiOffersWidgetTagInstance api-offers-widget-797d2a09-e144-4847-a46c-8a76ffe84295 --></p><section class="widgetOffers widgetOfferApi"><div class="offer api-offer"><aside class="offer-picture"><picture class="offer-image"><p> <img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/phones/85523-350/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11.webp?w=1"/></p></picture> </aside><div class="offer-content"><h4 class="offer-widget-title h-six">Samsung Galaxy Tab S11</h4><div class="offer-specs"><p> <i class="ic ic-bg-display-alt"/><br /> <span class="specs-element-desc">11.0-inch</span> </p><p> <i class="ic ic-bg-camera-alt"/><br /> <span class="specs-element-desc">Single camera</span> </p><p> <i class="ic ic-bg-battery-alt"/><br /> <span class="specs-element-desc">8400 mAh</span> </p><p> <i class="ic ic-bg-hardware-alt"/><br /> <span class="specs-element-desc">12GB</span> </p></p></div><p> <a class="offer-button button button-primary api-offer-button" data-merchant="Walmart" href="https://redirect.viglink.com?key=16b51dd69a40c3638ba160550b497cd8&prodOvrd=PCR&opt=false&u=WUIWRUJeSxlOFkMeFFJaXlkQFR9VX1gaWRIbbVYBSWIHUxh2FgVPFFAGCE50dBwJVVIFAQMFDQdRBQ%3D%3D&x=v1&prdId=11486369644&barcode=AQZTDAldUQELUgQCUwE%3D&cuid=test123" rel="nofollow sponsored" target="_blank" onclick=" (function(element) { window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; const elements = document.querySelectorAll('a.api-offer-button'); let currentIndex = 0; for (let i = 0; i < elements.length; i++) { if (elements[i] === element) { currentIndex = i + 1; break; } } const totalCount = elements.length; window.dataLayer.push({ 'event': 'apiOffersClicked', 'eventLabel': currentIndex + ' / ' + totalCount + ', Walmart - https://redirect.viglink.com?key=16b51dd69a40c3638ba160550b497cd8&prodOvrd=PCR&opt=false&u=WUIWRUJeSxlOFkMeFFJaXlkQFR9VX1gaWRIbbVYBSWIHUxh2FgVPFFAGCE50dBwJVVIFAQMFDQdRBQ%3D%3D&x=v1&prdId=11486369644&barcode=AQZTDAldUQELUgQCUwE%3D&cuid=test123' }); })(this); return true;"></p><p> <span onclick="this.style.background = '#1992ff'; return true;"><br /> $799 at Walmart<br /> </span><br /> </a></p></div></p></div></section></div><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Table of Contents:</span></p><h2><span id="specs" class="anchor">Galaxy Tab S11 Specs</span></h2><h5>A proper flagship tablet</h5><p>Here are the Galaxy Tab S11 hardware specs at a glance:</p><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth"><tbody><tr><th>Samsung Galaxy Tab S11</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Size and Weight</span><br />253.7 x 165.3 x 5.6 mm<br />481 gr</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Display</span><br />11-inch OLED<br />120Hz, 1600 nits<br />Corning Gorilla Glass 5</td></tr><tr style="height: 37px;"><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Processor</span><br />MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, 3nm</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Software</span><br />One UI 8<br />Android 16</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cameras</span><br />13MP wide-angle<br />12MP front</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Battery Size</span><br />8,400 mAh</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charging Speeds</span><br />45W</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Prices<br /></span>12/128GB – $800 <br />12/256GB – $860<br />12/512GB – $980</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><h2><span id="design" class="anchor">Galaxy Tab S11 Design and Display</span></h2><h5>A sharp-dressed tablet</h5><div><!-- ImageTagInstance gallery-4fd6cd64-4412-4062-9b2e-bc1492ca9f05 --></p><div id="gallery-4fd6cd64-4412-4062-9b2e-bc1492ca9f05" class="single-image-container image-c" style="width:1920px;max-width:100%"><div class="gallery-item"> <picture style="padding-top: 66.666666666667%"><source media="(max-width: 350px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274000-350/BK6A1193.webp?w=1" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 351px) and (max-width: 500px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274000-500/BK6A1193.webp?w=1" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 501px) and (max-width: 800px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274000-800/BK6A1193.webp?w=1" type="image/webp"><img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274000-image/BK6A1193.webp?w=1" alt="A fairly compact tablet that&#039;s easy to love (Image Credit - PhoneArena) - Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 review: Compact and capable, but not groundbreaking" class="lazy" data-id="274000" haswatermark="1" loading="lazy"/><img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274000-image/BK6A1193.webp?w=1" alt="A fairly compact tablet that's easy to love (Image Credit - PhoneArena) - Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 review: Compact and capable, but not groundbreaking"/></source></source></source></picture> </div><p>A fairly compact tablet that’s easy to love (Image Credit – PhoneArena)</p></p></div></p></div></div><div>Little has changed between the Galaxy Tab S11 and its predecessor, the <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-50b31615-e1d5-41a5-bdf2-cb192712cf15 -->Galaxy Tab S9. </div><p>Both employ the same flat design language that’s now pretty much universal in the industry. The Galaxy Tab S11 is made of Armor Aluminum and features Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5 at the front. </p><p>Just like all of Samsung’s previous tablets, the Galaxy Tab S11 boasts a very media-friendly 16:10 aspect ratio, which is unlike the more productivity-oriented 3:2 aspect ratio you’d get on an iPad. It’s exceptionally comfortable to hold, carry around, and use. The tablet is water- and dust-resistant as per the IP68 rating, so you may even use it by the pool.</p><div><!-- ImageTagInstance gallery-de4a4ee1-62af-4b2d-9be1-55dee33f8080 --></p><div id="gallery-de4a4ee1-62af-4b2d-9be1-55dee33f8080" class="thumbnail-gallery-container mt-24 two-images" data-type="thumbnail"> <a class="gallery-item" data-external-thumb-image="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274001-800/BK6A1191.webp?w=1" href="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274001-image/BK6A1191.webp?w=1" target="_blank" data-sub-html=""></p><p> <img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274001-800/BK6A1191.webp?w=1" alt="Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 review: Compact and capable, but not groundbreaking" loading="lazy" class="lazy"/></p><p> </a><a class="gallery-item" data-external-thumb-image="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274002-800/BK6A1192.webp?w=1" href="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274002-image/BK6A1192.webp?w=1" target="_blank" data-sub-html=""></p><p> <img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274002-800/BK6A1192.webp?w=1" alt="Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 review: Compact and capable, but not groundbreaking" loading="lazy" class="lazy"/></p><p> </a></div></div><p>Size-wise, the Galaxy Tab S11 is fairly compact for an 11-inch slate with a thickness of just 5.6 mm. The latest iPad Air is just as thin, but it’s wider yet narrower. The Galaxy Tab S11 is also fairly lightweight at less than 500 grams, which is significantly less than what an iPad Air weighs. </p><div><!-- ImageTagInstance gallery-7ff4b58f-008d-4a8b-a3d8-92eae5f08ff3 --></p><div id="gallery-7ff4b58f-008d-4a8b-a3d8-92eae5f08ff3" class="thumbnail-gallery-container mt-24 two-images" data-type="thumbnail"> <a class="gallery-item" data-external-thumb-image="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274044-800/us-galaxy-tab-s11-sm-x730-sm-x730nzaaxar-548667043.webp" href="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274044-image/us-galaxy-tab-s11-sm-x730-sm-x730nzaaxar-548667043.webp" target="_blank" data-sub-html=""></p><p> <img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274044-800/us-galaxy-tab-s11-sm-x730-sm-x730nzaaxar-548667043.webp" alt="Galaxy Tab S11 colors" loading="lazy" class="lazy"/></p><p> </a><a class="gallery-item" data-external-thumb-image="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274043-800/us-galaxy-tab-s11-sm-x730-sm-x730nzsaxar-548667145.webp" href="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274043-image/us-galaxy-tab-s11-sm-x730-sm-x730nzsaxar-548667145.webp" target="_blank" data-sub-html=""></p><p> <img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274043-800/us-galaxy-tab-s11-sm-x730-sm-x730nzsaxar-548667145.webp" alt="Galaxy Tab S11 colors" loading="lazy" class="lazy"/></p><p> </a></div></div><p>In terms of colors, the situation with the Galaxy Tab S11 is pretty boring: it only comes in Gray and Silver. A pretty conservative selection that lacks any colorful hues.</p><div><!-- ImageTagInstance gallery-4738425a-d0d9-4426-9e00-4478bf5e67dd --></p><div id="gallery-4738425a-d0d9-4426-9e00-4478bf5e67dd" class="single-image-container image-c" style="width:1280px;max-width:100%"><div class="gallery-item"> <picture style="padding-top: 150%"><source media="(max-width: 350px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273989-350/BK6A1206.webp?w=1" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 351px) and (max-width: 500px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273989-500/BK6A1206.webp?w=1" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 501px) and (max-width: 800px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273989-800/BK6A1206.webp?w=1" type="image/webp"><img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273989-image/BK6A1206.webp?w=1" alt="Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 review: Compact and capable, but not groundbreaking" class="lazy" data-id="273989" haswatermark="1" loading="lazy"/><img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273989-image/BK6A1206.webp?w=1" alt="Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 review: Compact and capable, but not groundbreaking"/></source></source></source></picture> </div></p></div></p></div><p>Inside the box, you will find the tablet itself, a charging cable, an S Pen, and the usual leaflets and manuals that are required by law. </p><div><!-- ImageTagInstance gallery-a59fd7ab-3349-490c-81d2-3295045971d2 --></p><div id="gallery-a59fd7ab-3349-490c-81d2-3295045971d2" class="single-image-container image-c" style="width:1280px;max-width:100%"><div class="gallery-item"> <picture style="padding-top: 150%"><source media="(max-width: 350px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273995-350/BK6A1197.webp?w=1" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 351px) and (max-width: 500px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273995-500/BK6A1197.webp?w=1" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 501px) and (max-width: 800px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273995-800/BK6A1197.webp?w=1" type="image/webp"><img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273995-image/BK6A1197.webp?w=1" alt="A lovely screen (Image by PhoneArena) - Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 review: Compact and capable, but not groundbreaking" class="lazy" data-id="273995" haswatermark="1" loading="lazy"/><img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273995-image/BK6A1197.webp?w=1" alt="A lovely screen (Image by PhoneArena) - Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 review: Compact and capable, but not groundbreaking"/></source></source></source></picture> </div><p>A lovely screen (Image by PhoneArena)</p></p></div><p></div><p>The Galaxy Tab S11 features a lovely 11-inch display, a Dynamic AMOLED 2X one. It’s a 1-120Hz HDR screen with improved peak brightness that now reaches a peak of 1,600 nits. </p><p>According to our tests, the Galaxy Tab S11 boasts one particularly awesome display. Aside from the near-perfect default color temperature calibration and viewing angles, the tablet reaches nearly 1,500 nits, which matches Samsung’s specification. An iPad Pro is slightly brighter and has better grayscale color accuracy, but for most people, the differences would be totally marginal. </p><p>The Galaxy Tab S11 comes with an optical in-display fingerprint scanner as well as facial unlock. The fingerprint is mostly fine, but it’s a bit slow and sometimes requires a second touch to successfully register your fingertip, so definitely not the best one around. </p><h2><span id="keyboard" class="anchor">Galaxy Tab S11 Keyboard and Stylus</span></h2><div><!-- ImageTagInstance gallery-f9ced3b0-a646-4bed-b636-0a4ba9917e85 --></p><div id="gallery-f9ced3b0-a646-4bed-b636-0a4ba9917e85" class="single-image-container image-c" style="width:1280px;max-width:100%"><div class="gallery-item"> <picture style="padding-top: 150%"><source media="(max-width: 350px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273990-350/BK6A1203.webp?w=1" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 351px) and (max-width: 500px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273990-500/BK6A1203.webp?w=1" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 501px) and (max-width: 800px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273990-800/BK6A1203.webp?w=1" type="image/webp"><img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273990-image/BK6A1203.webp?w=1" alt="Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 review: Compact and capable, but not groundbreaking" class="lazy" data-id="273990" haswatermark="1" loading="lazy"/><img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273990-image/BK6A1203.webp?w=1" alt="Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 review: Compact and capable, but not groundbreaking"/></source></source></source></picture> </div></p></div></p></div><div>As usual with Samsung’s <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-6ea9d003-faec-4a21-9144-94837a53aa5b -->top tablets, the Galaxy Tab S11 boasts an S Pen stylus inside the box. The back has been slightly redesigned and no longer features a dedicated slot for the S Pen, as the stylus now magnetically attaches to the frame of the tablet. It’s definitely more convenient to access the S Pen this way, though it comes in the way when you want to hold the tablet in portrait orientation.</div><p>However, the S Pen has been slightly downgraded in comparison with the S Pen on the previous generation. First up, we no longer get Bluetooth connection, limiting some extra features. You no longer can use the stylus as a camera remote. </p><p>Another downgrade, at least for me, is the shape of the stylus. The new one has a hexagonal shape and is a bit less comfortable to hold and use for prolonged periods of time as opposed to the mostly circular S Pen of before. </p><div>There is not a new case released for the Galaxy Tab S11, as the existing one for the <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-7ad90fa7-f63d-4a91-8e9d-d0be75f30e6c -->Galaxy Tab S10 is still compatible with the new tablet. Great!</div><div><h2><span id="performance" class="anchor">Galaxy Tab S11 Performance & Benchmarks</span></h2><h5>MediaTek power</h5><div><!-- ImageTagInstance gallery-8dd188ee-19fb-47a2-9242-926a12b9f01c --></p><div id="gallery-8dd188ee-19fb-47a2-9242-926a12b9f01c" class="single-image-container image-c" style="width:1280px;max-width:100%"><div class="gallery-item"> <picture style="padding-top: 150%"><source media="(max-width: 350px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273996-350/BK6A1198.webp?w=1" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 351px) and (max-width: 500px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273996-500/BK6A1198.webp?w=1" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 501px) and (max-width: 800px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273996-800/BK6A1198.webp?w=1" type="image/webp"><img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273996-image/BK6A1198.webp?w=1" alt="The Dimensity 9400+ is a 3nm powerhouse (Image by PhoneArena) - Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 review: Compact and capable, but not groundbreaking" class="lazy" data-id="273996" haswatermark="1" loading="lazy"/><img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273996-image/BK6A1198.webp?w=1" alt="The Dimensity 9400+ is a 3nm powerhouse (Image by PhoneArena) - Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 review: Compact and capable, but not groundbreaking"/></source></source></source></picture> </div><p>The Dimensity 9400+ is a 3nm powerhouse (Image by PhoneArena)</p></p></div></p></div></div><p>The Galaxy Tab S11 comes with MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400+ 3nm chipset, which is pretty much a pound-for-pound rival to the Snapdragon 8 Elite. This chipset performs exceptionally well in both real life and synthetic benchmarks, and I never felt the need for “more” performance.</p><div><h3>CPU Performance Benchmarks:</h3><p>The Galaxy Tab S11 performs exceptionally well in the Geekbench 6 single- and multi-core tests. Sure, it does lose to the Apple M3 and M4 chips inside the latest iPads, but those are dedicated desktop-grade chips, so the comparison isn’t very fair. </p></div><p><h3>GPU Performance</h3></p><p>In terms of graphics performance, the Galaxy Tab S11 and the MediaTek chip are performing very well, with a rather high peak performance. The sustained performance is also very decent, even surpassing the latest iPad Air. This means you’d be able to retain higher framerates for longer on the Galaxy tablet. </p><p>The tablet comes with 12GB of RAM in all three storage versions: 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. There’s also a microSDXC card slot on deck for storage expansion, which is definitely a rarity these days.</p><p><h2><span id="software" class="anchor">Galaxy Tab S11 Software</span></h2></p><p>One UI is a pleasure to use thanks to the multitude of customization options and features on board, and it wouldn’t be an overstatement to crown it one of the best custom Android skins right now.</p><p> <br />You no longer can access Samsung DEX on the tablet itself (you have to connect to a monitor), which can definitely be perceived as a downgrade by many. Instead, you can use a new on-device DeX mode which lets you put your apps in a dedicated workspace by going into your recent apps and enjoying a slightly more desktop-like experience. It’s certainly a bit more confusing than the on-device DeX of old.</p><div>Some <span>Galaxy AI</span> features that aim to improve your experience are Drawing Assist, which helps straighten up your sketches once it detects what you’re trying to draw. There’s, of course, the usual AI paraphernalia from Google, like Gemini and Circle to Search. </p><p>The Galaxy Tab S11 is getting seven years of OS updates, just like the Ultra and Samsung’s flagship phones. </p></div><div><h2><span id="audio" class="anchor">Galaxy Tab S11 Audio Quality</span></h2></div><p>The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 comes with a pretty decent set of quad speakers on board. These deliver loud, room-filling sound with no distortion, excellent bass, rich mids, and lovely highs. The sound is not as powerful as on the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra but is exceptional nonetheless.</p><p>One thing to know about the Galaxy Tab S11 range is that Samsung has gotten rid of haptic feedback. Granted, the vibrations were never great on the company’s previous tablets, so the loss isn’t that big, but it’s still worth noting that this tablet won’t vibrate, no matter what. </p><div><p><h2><span id="battery" class="anchor" style="background-size: 16px 16px;">Galaxy Tab S11 Battery and Charging</span></h2><h5></h5></p><div><!-- BatteryBenchmarkWidgetTagInstance battery-benchmark-widget-88a21db5-195f-4488-98d3-e3a8ad25840e --></p><p>There’s an 8,400 mAh battery inside the Galaxy Tab S11, a decent capacity for a compact slate, and it turns out that it pairs exceptionally well with the Dimensity chipset on board. The two successfully deliver a pretty decent battery life, all things considered, and the Galaxy Tab S11 holds its own against larger and more capable tablets even. </p></div><p>In our custom battery tests, which are conducted with the display manually set at 200 nits of brightness to ensure a level playing field, the Galaxy Tab S11 achieves almost 10 hours in the web browsing test, nearly seven hours in the video playback one, and eleven and a half hours in the gaming test. Those figures are pretty great when compared against the larger Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and Apple’s latest iPad Pro and iPad Air. Great!</p><div><h3>PhoneArena Battery Test Results:</h3></div><p>The tablet supports up to 45W wired charging. A quick 30-minute charge brings the battery up to 40%, while a full charge takes 97 minutes, which is comparable with most Galaxy flagship phones, for example. </p><div><!-- ImageTagInstance gallery-042ad301-909e-48a2-b68e-2dc56f14bde0 --></p><div id="gallery-042ad301-909e-48a2-b68e-2dc56f14bde0" class="single-image-container image-c" style="width:1280px;max-width:100%"><div class="gallery-item"> <picture style="padding-top: 150%"><source media="(max-width: 350px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273997-350/BK6A1196.webp?w=1" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 351px) and (max-width: 500px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273997-500/BK6A1196.webp?w=1" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 501px) and (max-width: 800px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273997-800/BK6A1196.webp?w=1" type="image/webp"><img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273997-image/BK6A1196.webp?w=1" alt="Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 review: Compact and capable, but not groundbreaking" class="lazy" data-id="273997" haswatermark="1" loading="lazy"/><img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273997-image/BK6A1196.webp?w=1" alt="Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 review: Compact and capable, but not groundbreaking"/></source></source></source></picture> </div></p></div></p></div><p>As usual, no wireless charging here due to the all-aluminum design.</p></div><div><h2><span id="camera" class="anchor">Galaxy Tab S11 Camera</span></h2><h5>Decent enough</h5><div><!-- ImageTagInstance gallery-3ed285bc-6eee-4a14-bfc9-d3ec5b3b0445 --></p><div id="gallery-3ed285bc-6eee-4a14-bfc9-d3ec5b3b0445" class="single-image-container image-c" style="width:1280px;max-width:100%"><div class="gallery-item"> <picture style="padding-top: 150%"><source media="(max-width: 350px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273998-350/BK6A1194.webp?w=1" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 351px) and (max-width: 500px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273998-500/BK6A1194.webp?w=1" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 501px) and (max-width: 800px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273998-800/BK6A1194.webp?w=1" type="image/webp"><img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273998-image/BK6A1194.webp?w=1" alt="Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 review: Compact and capable, but not groundbreaking" class="lazy" data-id="273998" haswatermark="1" loading="lazy"/><img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273998-image/BK6A1194.webp?w=1" alt="Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 review: Compact and capable, but not groundbreaking"/></source></source></source></picture> </div></p></div></p></div><p>Let’s be real, cameras on tablets are an afterthought, as they hold significantly less value than the camera system on a smartphone, for example. </p><p>The Galaxy Tab S11 comes with a 13MP wide and a 12MP front-facing camera hidden in the bezel. No unsightly v-shaped notch like on the Galaxy S11 Ultra here, which is great. </p><p>In terms of image quality, the tablet delivers okay results. It won’t wow you, but it won’t disappoint you either, provided that you know what you’re in for.  </p></div><h3>Photo Quality</h3><p>The quality of both the rear and front cameras is more than acceptable. Photos taken with the tablet deliver good details, ample sharpness, and okay dynamics. Sure, if you start pixel-peeping, you will quickly start noticing issues that we normally attribute to non-flagship cameras, but for what it is, the Galaxy Tab S11 delivers okay image quality. </p><div> </p><h2><span id="summary" class="anchor">Should you buy it?</span></h2><div><!-- ImageTagInstance gallery-1eec349e-3b16-4ba5-9957-09820e0408dc --></p><div id="gallery-1eec349e-3b16-4ba5-9957-09820e0408dc" class="single-image-container image-c" style="width:1280px;max-width:100%"><div class="gallery-item"> <picture style="padding-top: 150%"><source media="(max-width: 350px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274002-350/BK6A1192.webp?w=1" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 351px) and (max-width: 500px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274002-500/BK6A1192.webp?w=1" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 501px) and (max-width: 800px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274002-800/BK6A1192.webp?w=1" type="image/webp"><img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274002-image/BK6A1192.webp?w=1" alt="Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 review: Compact and capable, but not groundbreaking" class="lazy" data-id="274002" haswatermark="1" loading="lazy"/><img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274002-image/BK6A1192.webp?w=1" alt="Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 review: Compact and capable, but not groundbreaking"/></source></source></source></picture> </div></p></div></p></div></div><p>Viewed in a vacuum, the Galaxy Tab S11 is an excellent tablet. Compact, lightweight, and powerful, it is one of the better ways to consume media at home in a practical way. It boasts some very decent battery life and has one of the better displays on a compact <span>Android tablet</span>. </p><p>However, when you consider previous Galaxy Tab S devices, it’s not an enormous improvement. In fact, you should probably not consider upgrading from the older <span>Galaxy Tab S9</span>, especially if you experience no outstanding issues with that one. </p><p>Overall, we’d recommend the Galaxy Tab S11 to anyone willing to experience Android and Samsung’s latest One UI on a slightly larger screen than the average Samsung device and especially to users who enjoy experiencing media in the best way possible. </p><p><!-- page_end --></p></div><p><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f447.png" alt="👇" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />Follow more <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f447.png" alt="👇" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://bdphone.com/" target="_blank">bdphone.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://ultractivation.com/" target="_blank">ultractivation.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://trainingreferral.com" target="_blank">trainingreferral.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://shaplafood.com" target="_blank">shaplafood.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://bangladeshi.help" target="_blank">bangladeshi.help</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://www.forexdhaka.com" target="_blank">www.forexdhaka.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://uncommunication.com" target="_blank">uncommunication.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://ultra-sim.com/" target="_blank">ultra-sim.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://forexdhaka.com/" target="_blank">forexdhaka.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://ultrafxfund.com/" target="_blank">ultrafxfund.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://bdphoneonline.com/" target="_blank">bdphoneonline.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://dailyadvice.us/" target="_blank">dailyadvice.us</a></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://bdphoneonline.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-review-compact-and-capable-but-not-groundbreaking/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">15524</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Galaxy S23 Ultra: Expected differences</title> <link>https://bdphoneonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s23-ultra-expected-differences/</link> <comments>https://bdphoneonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s23-ultra-expected-differences/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[BD Phone Online]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:06:04 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Phone Reviews]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://bdphoneonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s23-ultra-expected-differences/</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Galaxy S23 Ultra was Samsung’s crowd-pleaser in 2023. It was the first Ultra to go all-in on a 200 MP main camera, the one that standardized Snapdragon worldwide, all while keeping the Note DNA alive with the S Pen. Three years later, it’s off Samsung’s shelves but easy to find refurbished or second-hand for […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br /></p><div><div>The <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-22732ef6-af86-4c69-850a-41013a5680f2 -->Galaxy S23 Ultra was Samsung’s crowd-pleaser in 2023. It was the first Ultra to go all-in on a 200 MP main camera, the one that standardized Snapdragon worldwide, all while keeping the Note DNA alive with the S Pen. Three years later, it’s off Samsung’s shelves but easy to find refurbished or second-hand for far less than the four-figure price of a brand-new Ultra.As we approach early 2026, the <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-e0ca8ad6-f729-4b5f-b9d7-87037df79d4d -->Galaxy S26 Ultra is shaping up to offer several upgrades that would make it an even more impressive flagship. For starters, the display is said to be much brighter and more efficient. What’s more, we might even see a unique display feature for increased privacy. Besides the display upgrades, the S25 Ultra is also said to get Qualcomm’s next Snapdragon chip, faster charging, and new hardware for the main camera.</div><div>This comparison looks how this three-generation jump would improve your user experience if you decided to upgrade to the new model once it comes out.</div><div><!-- ApiOffersWidgetTagInstance api-offers-widget-058355e5-0132-4ba6-aca1-5f377b232f47 --></p><section class="widgetOffers widgetOfferApi"><div class="offer api-offer"><aside class="offer-picture"><picture class="offer-image"><p> <img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/phones/83817-350/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-Ultra.webp?w=1"/></p></picture> </aside><div class="offer-content"><h4 class="offer-widget-title h-six">Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra</h4><div class="offer-specs"><p> <i class="ic ic-bg-display-alt"/><br /> <span class="specs-element-desc">6.8-inch</span> </p><p> <i class="ic ic-bg-camera-alt"/><br /> <span class="specs-element-desc">Quad camera</span> </p><p> <i class="ic ic-bg-battery-alt"/><br /> <span class="specs-element-desc">5000 mAh</span> </p><p> <i class="ic ic-bg-hardware-alt"/><br /> <span class="specs-element-desc">8GB</span> </p></p></div><p> <a class="offer-button button button-primary api-offer-button" data-merchant="Amazon" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5443MCX?tag=phone2e2d-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1" rel="nofollow sponsored" target="_blank" onclick=" (function(element) { window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; 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great low-brightness control</td></tr><tr style="height: 36px;"><td class="">~3,000-nits maximum display brightness</td><td class="">~1,750-nit peak brightness</td></tr><tr><td class="">Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (for Galaxy) with bigger GPU/NPU gains</td><td class="">Noticeably less powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (for Galaxy)</td></tr><tr style="height: 39px;"><td class="">Potential 60W wired charging</td><td class="">45W wired</td></tr><tr style="height: 39px;"><td class="">Potential Qi2 magnetic wireless charging</td><td class="">15W wireless; “Qi2-ready” without magnets</td></tr><tr><td class="">One UI 8/Android 16 with 7-year support</td><td class="">Launched with Android 13/One UI 5.1; 4-year support commitment</td></tr><tr><td class="">Slightly slimmer body; possible return of a camera island</td><td class="">Iconic boxy Ultra with subtle side flats; separate lens rings, Victus 2 glass</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><span style="font-style: italic; font-size: small;">*Rumored/expected</span></div><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Table of Contents:</span></p></div><h2><span id="design" class="anchor">Design and Size</span></h2><h5>Noticably thinner lighter</h5><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr style="height: 39px;"><th>Galaxy S26 Ultra*</th><th>Galaxy S23 Ultra</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thickness</span><br />~8.1 mm</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thickness</span><br />8.9 mm</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dimensions</span><br />Around 162.8 x 77.6 mm</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dimensions<br /></span>163.4 x 78.1 mm</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Weight</span><br />Around 218 grams, or slightly lighter</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Weight</span><br />234 grams</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><span style="font-size: small; font-style: italic;">*Rumored/expected</span></div><p>The <span>Galaxy S23 Ultra</span> doubled down on the boxy Ultra look we know today, with slightly flatter sides and a curved-edge glass that only slightly spilled into the panel. It felt every bit as the Note’s successor, complete with S Pen, IP68 certification, and the durable Gorilla Glass Victus 2.</p><p>Rumors suggest that the <span>S26 Ultra</span> will be slimmed by about 0.4 mm compared to the current generation, which would make it close to 0.8″ thinner than the S23 Ultra. And since Samsung is said to keep the titanium chassis, we also expect the new model to remain around 218 grams, which is 16 grams lighter.</p><p>One aspect where the <span>S26 Ultra</span> might look very different compared to the S23 Ultra is the camera module. The individual rings might be replaced with a unified camera island, supposedly to accommodate thicker optics for the upgraded main sensor or faster lens.</p><p><h2><span id="display" class="anchor">Display Differences</span></h2></p><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Ultra*</th><th>Galaxy S23 Ultra</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Size</span><br />6.9″</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Size</span><br />6.8″</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Brightness</span><br />3000 nits (peak)</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Brightness</span><br />1750 nits (peak)</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><p><span style="font-style: italic; font-size: small;">*Rumored/expected</span></p><p>Samsung has had some of the best displays on the smartphone market for years. The S23 Ultra shipped with a 6.8-inch display with a QHD+ resolution and a 1–120 Hz display refresh rate. It had a peak brightness of 1,750 nits, and it could go impressively dim at night.</p><div>The <span>S26 Ultra</span> will likely keep the 6.9-inch display size from the current generation, but it is said to adopt Samsung’s new M14/CoE OLED stack technology. The goal is to lower internal reflections, introduce better energy efficiency, and increase the peak brightness to 3,000 nits. On top of that, we also expect to see improvements to the anti-reflection treatment that we first saw on the S25 Ultra.One quirky rumor is a “Privacy Display” toggle that subtly narrows viewing angles to fend off anyone who tries to sneak a peak at your display. Everything else will stay the same, including the fast ultrasonic fingerprint reader embedded in the glass.</div><h2><span id="performance" class="anchor">Performance and Software</span></h2><h5>From Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 to Elite Gen 5</h5><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Ultra*</th><th>Galaxy S23 Ultra</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chip</span><br />Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (for Galaxy)</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chip</span><br />Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (for Galaxy)</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Process</span><br />3nm</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Process</span><br />4nm</td></tr><tr style="height: 39px;"><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">RAM, Storage</span><br />12/256GB<br />12/512GB<br />12/1TB<br />16/1TB</p><p>Faster LPDDR5X RAM<br />UFS 4.0 storage</p></td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">RAM, Storage</span><br />8/256GB<br />12/256GB<br />12/512GN<br />12/1TB</p><p>LPDDR5X RAM<br />UFS 4.0 storage</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><span style="font-style: italic; font-size: small;">*Rumored/expected</span></div><p>The S23 Ultra made history by standardizing Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (for Galaxy) worldwide, delivering big CPU/GPU improvements and better battery life without changing the battery size. Now we are three generations later, and the <span>S26 Ultra</span> is expected to land on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (for Galaxy) — a refined 3 nm platform with meaningfully faster GPU and NPU, with higher clock speeds. Samsung has also improved its cooling system throughout the years, so there should be noticeably better sustained performance.</p><p>Storage options will be slightly different from the ones we saw on the S23 Ultra. Samsung has completely dropped the 8GB RAM options, and instead is expected to start with 12GB. There will also be a 16GB/1TB variant. The memory, while still LPDDR5X, is said to be faster thanks to new modules.</p><div>As for software, the <span>S26 Ultra</span> should debut with <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-0f5f4a54-2ad3-4c64-b6f0-4dbb8db9ebbb -->Android 16 and <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-fa4f84cf-baf2-4043-b385-8c70d949cb94 -->One UI 8.5, alongside Samsung’s seven-year update promise. The S23 Ultra, on the other hand, is will soon come to its final year of software support. Samsung promised 4 years of OS updates and 5 years of security patches for that generation, which means the last Android version the S23 Ultra will get is Android 17.</div><h2><span id="camera" class="anchor">Camera</span></h2><h5>You get a much more usable 5x telephoto, and possible an improved main camera</h5><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Ultra*</th><th>Galaxy S23 Ultra</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Main</span><br />200 MP, f/1.7 (or f/1.4)<br />24 mm<br />~1/1.1″ sensor size</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Main<br /></span>50 MP, f/1.7<br />24 mm<br />1/1.3″ sensor size</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ultrawide</span><br />50 MP, f/1.9<br />13 mm<br />1/2.5″ sensor size</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ultrawide</span><br />12 MP, f/2.2<br />13 mm<br />1/2.55″ sensor size</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">5x Telephoto</span><br />50 MP, f/3.4<br />5X zoom (111mm)<br />1/2.52″ sensor size</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">5x Telephoto</span><br />10 MP, f/4.9<br />10X zoom (230mm)<br />1/3.52″ sensor size</td></tr><tr style="height: 92px;"><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">3x Telephoto</span><br />10 MP, f/2.4<br />3x zoom (67mm)<br />1/3.52″ sensor size</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">3x Telephoto</span><br />10 MP, f/2.4<br />3x zoom (70mm)<br />1/3.52″ sensor size</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><span style="font-style: italic; font-size: small;">*Rumored/expected</span></div><p>The S23 Ultra ushered in Samsung’s 200 MP era and stuck with a classic quad: 12 MP ultra-wide, 10 MP 3x, and 10 MP 10x periscope, plus 12 MP selfie. The main sensor’s binning delivered clearer night shots and punchy detail, while ExpertRAW gave enthusiasts more headroom.</p><div>For <span>S26 Ultra</span>, the rumors say that we will either get a larger ~1/1.1″ 200 MP sensor or keep the HP2 one, but with a wider f/1.4 lens. Either of these changes would improve the camera’s ability to capture more light, have dynamic range, and even more natural bokeh (the blurry backgrounds and foregrounds).</p><p>The Ultra’s telephoto capabilities have also evolved since the S23 Ultra came out. Samsung replaced the 10X telephoto camera with a more practical 5X telephoto, which also comes with a larger sensor, giving much better image quality.</p></div><h2><span id="battery" class="anchor">Battery Life and Charging</span></h2><h5>Same capacity, possibly faster charging at last</h5><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Ultra*</th><th>Galaxy S23 Ultra</th></tr><tr><td class="" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Battery size</span><br />5,000 mAh</td><td class="" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Battery size</span><br />5,000 mAh</td></tr><tr style="height: 112px;"><td class=""><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charging speeds</span><br />60W wired</p><p>15W wireless charging</p><p>Possible Qi2 magnetic support</p><p>USB-C 3.2</p></td><td class=""><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charging speeds</span></p><p>45W wired</p><p>15W wireless charging</p><p>Does not support Qi2</p><p>USB-C 3.2</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><span style="font-style: italic; font-size: small;">*Rumored/expected</span></div><p>The S23 Ultra proved what an efficient chip can do with a 5,000 mAh pack: it outlasted its predecessor in our tests despite the same capacity. Charging speeds, however, remained the same at 45W.</p><div>The <span>S26 Ultra</span> isn’t expected to change the battery capacity, but we do expect to see better battery life thanks to the new Snapdragon chipset and updated display.</p><p>More exciting are the rumors of a 60W wired charging coming with the <span>S26 Ultra</span>, which would make charging it much quicker in comparison (we expect it to charge to 100% for under an hour).</p></div><div>Wireless charging speeds are said to remain at 15W, but we might see Qi2 magnetic wireless charging that’s similar to the <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-279c2630-d221-4d38-b357-2d6b31c1d5b2 -->Pixel 10 series.</div><h2><span id="specs" class="anchor">Specs Comparison</span></h2><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth"><tbody><tr style="height: 18px;"><th>Galaxy S26 Ultra*</th><th>Galaxy S23 Ultra</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Size, weight</span><br />162.8 x 77.6 x 8.1 mm, 218 g</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Size, weight</span><br />163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm, 234 g</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Screen</span><br />6.9″ OLED<br />120Hz</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Screen</span><br />6.8″ OLED<br />120Hz</td></tr><tr style="height: 39px;"><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Processor</span><br />Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (for Galaxy)<br />3nm</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Processor</span><br />Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (for Galaxy)<br />4nm</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Versions:</span><br />12/256GB<br />12/512GB<br />12/1TB<br />16/1TB</p><p>LPDDR5X</p></td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Versions:</span><br />12/256GB<br />12/512GB<br />12/1TB<br />—</p><p>LPDDR5X</p></td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cameras:</span><br />200MP main<br />50MP ultrawide<br />50MP 5X zoom<br />10MP 3X zoom</p><p>12MP front</p></td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cameras:</span><br />200MP main<br />12MP ultrawide<br />10MP 10X zoom<br />10MP 3X zoom</p><p>12MP front</p></td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Battery:</span><br />5,000 mAh</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Battery:</span><br />5,000 mAh</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charging:</span><br />USB-C<br />60W wired<br />15W wireless</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charging:<br /></span>USB-C<br />45W wired<br />15W wireless</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><p><span style="font-style: italic; font-size: small;">*Rumored/expected</span></p><h2><span id="summary" class="anchor">Summary</span></h2><div>You’ll definitely feel like you’ve upgraded if you move from the <span>Galaxy S23 Ultra</span> to the <span>S26 Ultra</span>. Three generations later, you’re not just getting the new features of the <span>S26 Ultra</span>, but you are also benefiting from the upgrades that came with the previous two models.</p><p>The biggest improvements you’ll notice right away are the new 5x telephoto camera, faster charging speeds (and possibly magnetic charging), the anti-reflective display, and the upgraded chip.</p><p>If your S23 Ultra still serves you well, rest assured it will get Android 17 in 2026 and continue to receive security updates for another year. Still, while it remains a great phone, it’s beginning to show its age. 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The technology is now deeply embedded in virtually all aspects of a telco’s business, from network optimisation and predictive maintenance to customer service and fraud detection. However, for telecoms operators, simply reacting to new rules is a strategy […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br /></p><div style="text-align:justify;"><p>AI in telecoms walks a tightrope between immense opportunity and an increasingly complex web of global regulations.</p><p>The technology is now deeply embedded in virtually all aspects of a telco’s business, from network optimisation and predictive maintenance to customer service and fraud detection. However, for telecoms operators, simply reacting to new rules is a strategy doomed to fail. Instead, the industry must proactively shape its own future by championing ethical and responsible AI.</p><p>According to <a rel="nofollow" href="https://omdia.tech.informa.com/">Omdia</a>, telcos must contend with formal AI regulation from at least two jurisdictions: the EU and South Korea. Both have adopted a risk-based framework, where the most stringent rules are reserved for the highest-risk AI applications.</p><p>This sensible approach, however, masks differences. The <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/news/eu-ai-act-what-businesses-need-know-regulations-go-live/">EU AI Act</a>, for instance, casts a wide net, applying to users of AI systems. South Korea’s Basic AI Act is more narrowly-focused on the developers and entities providing the AI-powered products and services.</p><p>This divergence is just the beginning of a complex global patchwork. While other nations have started their own regulatory processes with public consultations, it could be some time before many of these efforts are finalised and implemented. This creates a challenging and uncertain environment for multinational telecoms operators to ensure they’re compliant with AI regulations. </p><p>Sarah McBride, Principal Analyst for Regulation at Omdia, said: “The overarching impact of these two regulations on telcos is the creation of more compliance work and costs to meet the new legal requirements for safety standards.”</p><p>This requires a fundamental shift in how AI systems are developed, deployed, and managed across diverse and often conflicting legal environments.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-understanding-the-core-ai-risks">Understanding the core AI risks</h3><p>Beyond just the telecoms industry, lawmakers globally are trying to balance the benefits of AI against the risks with varying degrees of regulation. These challenges could undermine customer trust and operational integrity.</p><p>The core issues revolve around the quality and nature of data, accountability, and security. Key risks include the availability of unbiased and reliable data, the cybersecurity implications of interconnected AI systems, and persistent privacy issues.</p><p>Another key challenge is establishing liability when something goes wrong, a particularly thorny issue given the complexity of modern AI ecosystems. Making sure the decisionmaking processes of these systems are explainable and transparent is another hurdle to overcome.</p><p>“Telcos must navigate key AI regulatory requirements across multiple policy areas, including high-risk situations, prohibited use, transparency, and enforcement,” McBride explained. “They also face AI-specific policies and regulations regarding data and privacy, critical infrastructure security requirements, consumer protection measures, and digital sovereignty considerations.”</p><p>The message is clear: AI governance must be woven into the very fabric of an organisation.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-from-ai-regulations-compliance-to-telecoms-industry-leadership">From AI regulations compliance to telecoms industry leadership</h3><p>Faced with this regulatory maze, a reactive stance is simply not viable. Waiting for every jurisdiction to finalise its rules before acting is a recipe for falling behind. The most sensible path forward is for telcos to seize the initiative. Omdia believes it would be wise for operators to “proactively implement a risk-management framework within their systems and take the lead in driving ethical and responsible AI technology.”</p><p>This involves moving beyond a purely legalistic view of compliance and promoting a culture of ethical AI development. It means establishing internal standards that meet and exceed the highest regulatory bars being set globally.</p><p>By doing so, telcos can create a consistent, responsible framework that can be adapted to specific local requirements as they emerge, rather than constantly rebuilding their approach from scratch. The successful adoption of AI in the telecoms sector will depend on this delicate balance.</p><p>“AI offers numerous opportunities for telco innovation, but risks must be assessed thoroughly before implementation, and standards for data quality, accuracy, robustness, and non-discrimination must be adhered to,” said McBride.</p><p>The operators that thrive in this new era will be those that view regulation not as a burden, but as a guidepost for building trustworthy and sustainable innovation. 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What changes will this new name bring? We have some insights, as leaks and rumors are flooding the internet. The new phone will most likely come with […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br /></p><div><div>Samsung is going the Pro route with the <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> series, and we’re getting a <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro for the first time in the history of the brand. What changes will this new name bring? We have some insights, as leaks and rumors are flooding the internet. The new phone will most likely come with a slightly updated design, a new chipset, a bigger battery, and probably a brighter screen.Slapping the “Pro” moniker on the base Galaxy S-series smartphone also immediately poses the question: how does it compare with the previous, non-Pro generation, the <span>Galaxy S25</span>? Today, we’re trying to neatly arrange everything we know about the upcoming <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro and put it next to all the information about the previous base flagship—the <span>Galaxy S25</span>.</p><p>What are the changes? Should you upgrade if you own the last model? Read on to find out!</p></div><div><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Pro*</th><th>Galaxy S25</th></tr><tr><td class="">Similar design, slightly different camera housing</td><td class="">Small and compact, separate cutouts for the rear cameras</td></tr><tr><td class="">Faster Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset</td><td class="">Last generation Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, still plenty of power</td></tr><tr><td class="">Bigger 6.3-inch display</td><td class="">6.2-inch screen, more compact phone</td></tr><tr><td class="">16GB of RAM, 4GB more than the S25</td><td class="">12GB of RAM on all memory configurations</td></tr><tr><td class="">Improved 50MP ultrawide camera</td><td class="">The old 12MP ultrawide</td></tr><tr><td class="">Bigger 4,300 mAh battery</td><td class="">Slightly smaller 4,000 mAh battery</td></tr><tr><td class="">Qi2 support with magnets on the back</td><td class="">Regular wireless charging</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>*rumored</p></div><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Table of Contents:</span></p></div><h2><span id="design" class="anchor">Design and Size</span></h2><h5>Back to oval one</h5><div><!-- ImageTagInstance gallery-6d4f7eec-638d-4305-9952-2b538e7228ca --></p><div id="gallery-6d4f7eec-638d-4305-9952-2b538e7228ca" class="single-image-container full-width-element"><div class="gallery-item"> <picture style="padding-top: 56.25%"><source media="(max-width: 350px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274052-350/gsmarena-002.webp" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 351px) and (max-width: 500px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274052-500/gsmarena-002.webp" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 501px) and (max-width: 800px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274052-800/gsmarena-002.webp" type="image/webp"><img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/274052-image/gsmarena-002.webp" alt="Leaked renders of the Galaxy S26 Pro | Image by OnLeaks - Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro vs Galaxy S25: Galaxy goes Pro?"/></source></source></source></picture> </div><p>Leaked renders of the Galaxy S26 Pro | Image by OnLeaks</p></p></div></p></div><div>We already have some leaked renders of the <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro and know what the phone will look like. The biggest change is Samsung changing the camera isle, or should we say introducing a pill-shaped one, after several generations with separate camera cutouts on the back.</p><p>Speaking of previous generations, the <span>Galaxy S25</span> features the aforementioned design, and it’s also a bit more compact, thanks to the smaller screen. Rumor has it that the <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro will come equipped with a 6.3-inch display (up from 6.2 inches on the S25), which will make the phone larger and potentially heavier.</p></div><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr style="height: 39px;"><th>Galaxy S26 Pro*</th><th>Galaxy S25</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thickness</span><br />6.96 mm</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thickness</span><br />7.2 mm</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dimensions</span><br />149.3 x 71.4</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dimensions<br /></span>146.9 x 70.5</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Weight</span><br />–</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Weight</span><br />162 grams</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>*rumored</p></div><div>In terms of materials, we don’t expect huge changes. The <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro will most likely rely on the same glass-metal sandwich as the previous generations, including the S25. We might see a different version of the Gorilla Glass protection on the front and back. In comparison, the S25 comes equipped with Gorilla Glass Victus 2.We still don’t have any information on the color palette of the <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro, other than the deep blue hue we saw on the renders. It looks quite similar to the Navy blue S25 color, but we have to wait and see. The S25, on the other hand, is available in a plethora of hues, including Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red, and Blue Black.</div><p><h2><span id="display" class="anchor">Display Differences</span></h2></p><div>Modern flagships are growing bigger and bigger each year, and the <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro seems to be following the same trend. We expect the device to have a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display. There’s no information on resolution, pixel density, or brightness yet, but we suspect the <span>S26</span> Pro will be very close to its predecessor in terms of display tech.</p><p>The <span>Galaxy S25</span> features a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 1080 x 2340 pixel resolution, resulting in around 416 PPI pixel density. Samsung cites 2600 nits of peak brightness, and in our display test we measured 2394 nits at 20% APL, which is an impressive result.</p></div><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Pro*</th><th>Galaxy S25</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Size</span><br />6.3″</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Size</span><br />6.2″</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Brightness</span><br />3000 nits (peak)</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Brightness</span><br />2600 nits (peak)</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><p>*rumored</p><p>The leaked renders of the <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro show more or less the same bezel around the screen in terms of size, and we expect the same ultrasonic fingerprint reader from the S25 to make an appearance on the new model.</p><h2><span id="performance" class="anchor">Performance and Software</span></h2><h5>Snapdragon for some, Exynos for others</h5><p>The <span>Samsung <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span></span> Pro will serve as a testbed for the Exynos 2600 chipset but in some markets (such as China and the US), the phone will launch with the next-gen Qualcomm chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. It’s a real powerhouse and early benchmarks show Geekbench 6 single- and multicore scores around 3800 and 12400 respectively.</p><p>In comparison, the <span>Galaxy S25</span> features the previous version of that silicon, the first “Elite” chip from Qualcomm. The phone managed 3031 and 9621 in the same Geekbench 6 single- and multicore tests. We’ll run the tests on the <span>S26</span> Pro once it lands in our lab.</p><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Pro*</th><th>Galaxy S25</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chip</span><br />Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5<br />Exynos 2600</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chip</span><br />Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Process</span><br />3nm</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Process</span><br />3nm</td></tr><tr style="height: 39px;"><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">RAM, Storage</span><br />16/128GB<br />16/256GB<br />16/512GB</p><p>LPDDR5X RAM<br />UFS 4.0 storage</p></td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">RAM, Storage</span><br />12/128GB<br />12/256GB<br />12/512GB</p><p>LPDDR5X RAM<br />UFS 4.0 storage</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>*rumored</p></div><p>In terms of RAM, the new model will expand the memory to 16GB from the 12GB on the S25. The on board storage configurations are expected to remain the same (although there are some rumors about Samsung dropping the 128GB version).</p><div>Given the <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro is expected to launch late January 2026, the operating system on board will be <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-a32f6e78-403a-46dd-94e5-991e186d992a -->Android 16 with Samsung’s OneUI 8 on top. Both the S25 and the <span>S26</span> Pro are coming with a seven-year software support pledge, but the <span>S26</span> Pro will be supported one year longer, being the newer device.</div><h2><span id="camera" class="anchor">Camera</span></h2><h5>Ultrawide upgrades</h5><div>Samsung has been reluctant in bringing camera upgrades to the base model in the past couple of generations, but we expect a brand-new ultrawide camera to make an appearance on the <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro. According to the latest rumors, it features a 50MP sensor, but there’s no further information at the moment. We suspect the other two cameras will be carried over from the S25.</p><p>Speaking of, the S25 features a triple camera system on its back, including one 50MP wide camera, a 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide. The front camera is a 12MP snapper, and we expect it on the <span>S26</span> Pro as well.</p></div><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Pro*</th><th>Galaxy S25</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Main</span><br />50 MP, f/1.8<br />24 mm<br />1/1.56″</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Main<br /></span>50 MP, f/1.8<br />24 mm<br />1/1.56″</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ultrawide</span><br />50 MP, f/1.7<br />13 mm</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ultrawide</span><br />12 MP, f/2.2<br />13 mm<br />1/2.55″</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Telephoto</span><br />10 MP, f/2.4<br />3X zoom (67mm)<br />1/3.94″</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Telephoto</span><br />10 MP, f/2.4<br />3X zoom (67mm)<br />1/3.94″</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>*rumored</p></div><p>The <span>Galaxy S25</span> scored 147 (out of 158) in our composite camera benchmark, and given the new ultrawide camera on the <span>S26</span> Pro, we expect this score to go a bit higher. We’ll snap some side-by-side samples once the <span>S26</span> Pro lands in our lab.</p><h2><span id="battery" class="anchor">Battery Life and Charging</span></h2><h5>300 mAh more</h5><div>The <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro is expected to come equipped with a 4,300 mAh battery. And while this is an upgrade compared to the 4,000 mAh cell inside the <span>Galaxy S25</span>, it’s still on the lower side by modern flagship standards. The world is slowly adopting silicon-carbon tech (the <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-0018ab28-8d16-4726-82ec-eccb21ada44d -->OnePlus 15 is expected to feature a huge 7,300 mAh battery), and Samsung is lagging behind.</p><p>The <span>Galaxy S25</span> managed a battery life estimate of 7h 6m, which put it at 66th place among phones tested in the past 2 years. We expect a slightly better result from the <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro, but don’t hold your breath. 300 mAh can only do so much. Again, stay tuned for tests and some hard numbers here soon.</p></div><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Pro*</th><th>Galaxy S25</th></tr><tr><td class="" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Battery size</span><br />4,300 mAh</td><td class="" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Battery size</span><br />4,000 mAh</td></tr><tr style="height: 93px;"><td class=""><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charging speeds</span><br />25W wired</p><p>15W wireless charging</p><p>USB-C 3.0</p></td><td class=""><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charging speeds</span></p><p>25W wired</p><p>15W wireless charging</p><p>USB-C 2.0</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>*rumored</p></div><p>Charging is expected to remain unchanged, at least based on the information we have at the moment, which is a bit disappointing. The <span>Galaxy S25</span> supports 25W of wired charging power and fills its battery from zero to full in 1 hour and 22 minutes.</p><p>The <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro is expected to jump on the Qi2 train, offering magnets on its back to help with wireless charging alignment, and we expect a slew of MagSafe-like accessories to begin showing up once the new phone goes official.</p><h2><span id="specs" class="anchor">Specs Comparison</span></h2><p>Here’s a quick specs overview of the two phones. For a detailed <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro vs <span>Galaxy S25</span> specs comparison follow the link.</p><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth"><tbody><tr style="height: 18px;"><th>Galaxy S26 Pro*</th><th>Galaxy S25</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Size, weight</span><br />149.3 x 71.4 x 6.96 mm<br />–</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Size, weight</span><br />146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm<br />162 grams</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Screen</span><br />6.3″ OLED<br />120Hz</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Screen</span><br />6.2″ OLED<br />120Hz</td></tr><tr style="height: 39px;"><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Processor</span><br />Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite<br />Exynos 2600<br />3nm</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Processor</span><br />Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite<br />3nm</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Versions:</span><br />16/128GB<br />16/256GB<br />16/512GB</p><p>LPDDR5</p></td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Versions:</span><br />12/128GB<br />12/256GB<br />12/512GB</p><p>LPDDR5</p></td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cameras:</span><br />50MP main<br />50MP ultra<br />10MP 3X zoom</p><p>12MP front</p></td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cameras:</span><br />50MP main<br />12MP ultra<br />10MP 3X zoom</p><p>12MP front</p></td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Battery:</span><br />4,300 mAh</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Battery:</span><br />4000 mAh</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charging:</span><br />USB-C<br />25W wired<br />15W wireless<br />Qi2 certified</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charging:</span><br />USB-C<br />25W wired<br />15W wireless</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><p>*rumored</p><h2><span id="summary" class="anchor">Summary</span></h2><p>Even at this early stage it seems that we’re gearing up for the next incremental upgrade with the <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro. We’re not sure if the new 50MP ultrawide camera and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 are enough to justify the “Pro” moniker, but we’ll have to wait and test the device ourselves before jumping to conclusions.</p><p>Next to the <span>Galaxy S25</span>, this phone looks like a minor step up, and you probably shouldn’t upgrade if you already own the S25. On the other hand, if you’re coming from an older Galaxy or switching from an iPhone, the <span>S26</span> Pro is shaping up to be an excellent choice.</p><p>We will update this comparison with tests, benchmarks, and samples once the <span>Galaxy <span>S26</span></span> Pro arrives in our lab, so stay tuned for a final verdict soon.</p></p></div><p><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f447.png" alt="👇" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />Follow more <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f447.png" alt="👇" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://bdphone.com/" target="_blank">bdphone.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://ultractivation.com/" target="_blank">ultractivation.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://trainingreferral.com" target="_blank">trainingreferral.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://shaplafood.com" target="_blank">shaplafood.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://bangladeshi.help" target="_blank">bangladeshi.help</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://www.forexdhaka.com" target="_blank">www.forexdhaka.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://uncommunication.com" target="_blank">uncommunication.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://ultra-sim.com/" target="_blank">ultra-sim.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://forexdhaka.com/" target="_blank">forexdhaka.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://ultrafxfund.com/" target="_blank">ultrafxfund.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://bdphoneonline.com/" target="_blank">bdphoneonline.com</a><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://dailyadvice.us/" target="_blank">dailyadvice.us</a></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://bdphoneonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s26-pro-vs-galaxy-s25-galaxy-goes-pro/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">15515</post-id> </item> <item> <title>North America mobile industry fuels $1.6T economic growth</title> <link>https://bdphoneonline.com/north-america-mobile-industry-fuels-1-6t-economic-growth/</link> <comments>https://bdphoneonline.com/north-america-mobile-industry-fuels-1-6t-economic-growth/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[BD Phone Online]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 03:38:20 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Telecommunication]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://bdphoneonline.com/north-america-mobile-industry-fuels-1-6t-economic-growth/</guid> <description><![CDATA[A new report from the GSMA has revealed the immense economic growth power of the mobile industry across North America, with its contribution nearing $1.6 trillion in 2024. This figure represents five percent of the region’s total GDP and shows how valuable mobile technology is in driving innovation and growth. With nearly 320 million people […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br /></p><div style="text-align:justify;"><p>A new report from the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gsma.com/">GSMA</a> has revealed the immense economic growth power of the mobile industry across North America, with its contribution nearing $1.6 trillion in 2024. This figure represents five percent of the region’s total GDP and shows how valuable mobile technology is in driving innovation and growth.</p><p>With nearly 320 million people connected to the mobile internet and approximately 60 percent of them now using 5G, the region is solidifying its position as a global technology leader. The direct contribution from the mobile ecosystem alone amounted to $420 billion last year, supporting 2.6 million jobs directly and indirectly.</p><p>Looking ahead, the economic impact is forecast to more than double, projected to reach $3.7 trillion, or over 10 percent of GDP, by 2030. This growth is expected to be fuelled by continued advancements in 5G, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://iottechnews.com/news/verizon-business-iot-adoption-rockets-driving-tangible-returns/">the IoT</a>, and AI, which are enhancing productivity and creating new efficiencies across all sectors of the economy.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-monetising-operators-huge-mobile-network-investments">Monetising operators’ huge mobile network investments</h3><p>After investing over $300 billion in their networks between 2019 and 2024, mobile operators in North America are now keenly focused on monetising their 5G infrastructure. The most immediate success story has been 5G fixed wireless access (FWA), which is rapidly becoming a major revenue stream. The US now stands as the world’s largest 5G FWA market, with 11.6 million connections at the end of 2024. This number is expected to surpass 25 million by 2030, capturing nearly 20 percent of American households.</p><p>While generating a sustained price premium in the consumer mobile market has proven more challenging, operators are innovating. Strategies include introducing speed-based tariffs and bundling a wider range of value-added services, such as digital security and cloud storage, to appeal to consumer demands.</p><p>For the enterprise sector, the rollout of 5G standalone (SA) networks is providing new opportunities. This advanced architecture enables capabilities like network slicing, which allows for dedicated, optimised connectivity for specific applications, from supporting first responders to enhancing video calling and improving connectivity at large sporting venues.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pioneering-the-future-of-mobile-connectivity-in-north-america">Pioneering the future of mobile connectivity in North America</h3><p>North America continues to be a hub of technological leadership, particularly in shaping the future of network architecture and satellite communications.</p><p>The region is at the vanguard of <a rel="nofollow" href="https://iottechnews.com/news/sateliot-achieves-world-first-5g-satellite-iot-connection/">direct-to-device (D2D) satellite services</a>, which promises to extend mobile coverage to the most remote locations. Recent months have seen a flurry of commercial launches from major operators like T-Mobile US, AT&T, and Verizon, partnering with satellite providers such as Starlink, AST SpaceMobile, and Skylo to offer services ranging from emergency messaging to basic text capabilities.</p><p>In parallel, the region is driving innovation in the radio access network (RAN). Companies in North America have been central to the development of Open RAN, a movement to create more flexible, virtualised, and interoperable mobile network infrastructure.</p><p>AT&T has made one of the industry’s biggest commitments with a potential $14 billion deal with Ericsson to have 70 percent of its network traffic running over Open RAN by 2026. This shift isn’t just about changing vendors; it is about supporting an ecosystem where AI and automation can dynamically optimise network performance through platforms like the RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC).</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-confronting-a-rising-tide-of-cyber-threats">Confronting a rising tide of cyber threats</h3><p>As reliance on mobile infrastructure grows, so does its appeal as a target for cyberattacks. The report notes that recent cyber-espionage campaigns, such as Salt Typhoon and Volt Typhoon, have successfully compromised telecoms operators and other critical US infrastructure.</p><p>In response, the mobile industry in North America and beyond is reinforcing its defences through a multi-layered security approach. Operators are implementing measures such as zero-trust architectures, extensive employee training, and sophisticated risk management protocols.</p><p>Collaboration is proving essential. The industry is actively participating in threat intelligence sharing communities like the GSMA’s Telecommunication Information Sharing and Analysis Centre (T-ISAC) and the Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange (CCTX). Operators are also strengthening end-user security by rolling out new network APIs through the GSMA Open Gateway initiative, designed to combat fraud like unauthorised SIM swaps.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shaping-a-sustainable-mobile-industry">Shaping a sustainable mobile industry</h3><p>Beyond the economic and technological advancements, North American mobile operators are making progress in addressing societal challenges. The industry is a leader in climate action, having halved its operational emissions per connection between 2019 and 2023, largely through major investments in renewable energy.</p><p>The circular economy is also gaining momentum. Smartphone trade-in programmes are particularly popular in the US, which boasts a trade-in rate of 37 percent, far exceeding that of other developed nations. These initiatives not only offer commercial benefits but also reduce e-waste by extending the lifespan of devices.</p><p>To ensure no one is left behind, operators are also spearheading programmes to enhance digital skills. Initiatives like AT&T’s Connected Learning Centers, T-Mobile’s Project 10Million, and Telus’ Telus Wise workshops are providing critical resources, connectivity, and training to millions of students and low-income individuals, breaking down barriers to mobile internet adoption.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-supporting-mobile-innovation-and-economic-growth-in-north-america">Supporting mobile innovation and economic growth in North America</h3><p>Sustaining this momentum requires a forward-looking and supportive policy environment. The report emphasises why effective spectrum policy is required to prepare for the demands of 6G and beyond. While the US and Canada have been leaders in 5G spectrum allocation, securing new mid-band spectrum will be vital for future applications like augmented reality and holographic messaging.</p><p>Regulatory simplification is another key enabler. The FCC’s “Delete, Delete, Delete” initiative, aimed at removing outdated rules, has been met with broad support from the industry. Reducing regulatory burdens is needed to accelerate infrastructure deployment, foster innovation, and maintain North America’s competitive edge in the global digital economy.</p><p>With a policy framework that encourages investment, North America’s mobile industry will be able to continue delivering transformation in society and the economy for years to come.</p><p><strong>See also: </strong><strong>How the 6G rollout will learn from 5G’s mistakes</strong></p><div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.iottechexpo.com/?utm_source=IoT-News&utm_medium=Footer-banner&utm_campaign=world-series"><img decoding="async" width="728" height="90" src="https://www.telecomstechnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-2.png" alt="Banner for IoT Tech Expo by TechEx events." class="wp-image-105184 lazyload" style="width:1286px;height:auto" srcset="https://www.telecomstechnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-2.png 728w, https://www.telecomstechnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-2-300x37.png 300w, https://www.telecomstechnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-2-380x47.png 380w, https://www.telecomstechnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-2-350x43.png 350w, https://www.telecomstechnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-2-100x12.png 100w, https://www.telecomstechnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-2-60x7.png 60w" sizes="(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px"/></a></figure></div><p><strong>Want to learn more about IoT from industry leaders?</strong> Check out <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.iottechexpo.com/?utm_source=IoT-News&utm_medium=Footer-banner&utm_campaign=world-series">IoT Tech Expo</a> taking place in Amsterdam, California, and London. 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The current Galaxy S25 Ultra continues to hold that crown well into late 2025, but the next in line is fast approaching. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to debut around […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br /></p><div><div>The Galaxy Ultra series has always been Samsung’s ultimate showpiece — the one that blends power, camera prowess, and productivity in a single package. The current <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-1a6f7b66-8d0a-41c1-81d8-91aff5351990 -->Galaxy S25 Ultra continues to hold that crown well into late 2025, but the next in line is fast approaching. The <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-5bb8fdf3-0837-4af6-9241-7ac8100d9233 -->Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to debut around January 2026, and from what we’re hearing, it will be more of an evolution than a revolution — a refinement focused on efficiency, display technology, and camera fundamentals.This preliminary comparison looks at how the <span>Galaxy <span>S26 Ultra</span></span> might build upon the solid foundation of the S25 Ultra, and whether the expected upgrades — from a new camera sensor to a smarter OLED display and faster charging — will make it worth the wait.</div><div><!-- ApiOffersWidgetTagInstance api-offers-widget-315eec4d-6520-4714-942d-64c62b9cdd91 --></p><section class="widgetOffers widgetOfferApi"><div class="offer api-offer"><aside class="offer-picture"><picture class="offer-image"><p> <img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/phones/85191-350/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-Ultra.webp?w=1"/></p></picture> </aside><div class="offer-content"><h4 class="offer-widget-title h-six">Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra</h4><div class="offer-specs"><p> <i class="ic ic-bg-display-alt"/><br /> <span class="specs-element-desc">6.9-inch</span> </p><p> <i class="ic ic-bg-camera-alt"/><br /> <span class="specs-element-desc">Quad camera</span> </p><p> <i class="ic ic-bg-battery-alt"/><br /> <span class="specs-element-desc">5000 mAh</span> </p><p> <i class="ic ic-bg-hardware-alt"/><br /> <span class="specs-element-desc">12GB</span> </p></p></div><p> <a class="offer-button button button-primary api-offer-button" data-merchant="Amazon" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F39CGPQV?tag=phone2e2d-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1" rel="nofollow sponsored" target="_blank" onclick=" (function(element) { window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; const elements = document.querySelectorAll('a.api-offer-button'); let currentIndex = 0; for (let i = 0; i < elements.length; i++) { if (elements[i] === element) { currentIndex = i + 1; break; } } const totalCount = elements.length; window.dataLayer.push({ 'event': 'apiOffersClicked', 'eventLabel': currentIndex + ' / ' + totalCount + ', Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F39CGPQV?tag=phone2e2d-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1' }); })(this); return true;"></p><p> <span onclick="this.style.background = '#1992ff'; return true;"><br /> $800 at Amazon<br /> </span><br /> </a></p></div></p></div></section></div><div><p><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span>Galaxy <span>S26 Ultra</span></span> vs <span>Galaxy S25 Ultra</span> expected differences:</span></p><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Ultra*</th><th>Galaxy S25 Ultra</th></tr><tr><td class="">Larger 200MP sensor or wider f/1.4 lens for the main camera</td><td class="">200MP main on a ~1/1.3″ sensor (still very good)</td></tr><tr><td class="">Brighter, more efficient OLED display</td><td class="">Excellent 6.9″ OLED</td></tr><tr style="height: 36px;"><td class="">~3,000-nits maximu brightness</td><td class="">~2,600-nits</td></tr><tr><td class="">Display anti-reflection improvements</td><td class="">Anti-reflective Gorilla Armor</td></tr><tr><td class="">Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (for Galaxy) with bigger GPU/NPU gains</td><td class="">Snapdragon 8 Elite (for Galaxy) already very fast; can throttle under extreme load</td></tr><tr style="height: 39px;"><td class="">Potential 60W wired charging</td><td class="">45W wired</td></tr><tr style="height: 39px;"><td class="">Potential Qi2 magnetic wireless charging</td><td class="">15W wireless; “Qi2-ready” without magnets</td></tr><tr><td class="">One UI 8/Android 16 with expanded Galaxy AI and 7-year support</td><td class="">One UI 7/Android 15; 7-year support already promised</td></tr><tr><td class="">Slightly slimmer body and possible return of a camera island</td><td class="">Flat-sided design with “floating” lens rings that collect lint</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><span style="font-style: italic; font-size: small;">*Rumored/expected</span></div><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Table of Contents:</span></p></div><h2><span id="design" class="anchor">Design and Size</span></h2><h5>The Ultra may get slimmer and get a new look for the camera system</h5><div>Samsung has been carefully sculpting the Ultra’s design over the years, and the <span>Galaxy S25 Ultra</span> finally introduced flat sides with subtly rounded corners — a look that’s sleek, serious, and reminiscent of the old Galaxy Note days. The <span>Galaxy <span>S26 Ultra</span></span> isn’t expected to deviate far from that, though there are whispers of a slightly slimmer frame, around 0.4 mm thinner than before, while keeping the same hefty, titanium-style body.</p><p>The general layout of buttons, ports, and the S Pen silo should remain identical. Early rumors suggesting the stylus might disappear have since been debunked, and leaked CADs confirm it’s still there — though Samsung reportedly had to rework its internal layout to maintain Qi2 wireless charging readiness without magnetic interference from the pen’s digitizer.</p></div><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr style="height: 39px;"><th>Galaxy S26 Ultra*</th><th>Galaxy S25 Ultra</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thickness</span><br />Slightly thinner than S25 Ultra (around 0.4 mm)</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thickness</span><br />8.2 mm</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dimensions</span><br />Around 162.8 x 77.6 mm</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dimensions<br /></span>162.8 x 77.6 mm</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Weight</span><br />Around 218 grams</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Weight</span><br />218 grams</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><span style="font-size: small; font-style: italic;">*Rumored/expected</span></div><div>We might, however, see a tweak on the back. The S25 Ultra’s “floating camera rings” design wasn’t exactly universally loved, as the protruding lenses tend to gather pocket lint. But the <span>S26 Ultra</span> may reintroduce a raised camera island to create a more cohesive look and accommodate the rumored larger camera sensor. The phone could also feel slightly different in hand thanks to its slimmer build, though the weight is expected to stay roughly the same.Color options are likely to stay within Samsung’s familiar palette of restrained, professional hues, so we can safely expect a black, silver, gray, and blue variants, alongside Samsung.com exclusives for those who want something a bit different.</div><p>One thing to keep note when getting one of those Samsung.com exclusive colors is that they often take longer to repair if you have Samsung Care Plus. That’s because spare parts for those special models are not as mass-produced, which means some regions might have limited quantities, if at all.</p><p><h2><span id="display" class="anchor">Display Differences</span></h2></p><p>Samsung’s displays have long been an industry benchmark, and the <span>Galaxy S25 Ultra</span>’s 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel already impressed with excellent visibility and color accuracy. The <span>Galaxy <span>S26 Ultra</span></span> is expected to refine that formula, not reinvent it.</p><p>The screen size will stay roughly the same, but Samsung is reportedly switching to its new M14 OLED material stack with CoE (Color-on-Encapsulation) technology. This approach reduces internal reflections, lowers power consumption, and helps deliver higher peak brightness — up to 3,000 nits, compared to the S25 Ultra’s 2,600-nit ceiling. On top of that, the next Gorilla Armor layer is rumored to be even less reflective, improving outdoor visibility further.</p><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Ultra*</th><th>Galaxy S25 Ultra</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Size</span><br />6.9″</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Size</span><br />6.9″</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Brightness</span><br />3000 nits (peak)</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Brightness</span><br />2600 nits (peak)</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><p><span style="font-style: italic; font-size: small;">*Rumored/expected</span></p><div>Another interesting feature floating around the rumor mill is “Flex Magic Pixel”, a system that can subtly limit viewing angles to enhance privacy without dimming the screen. Early firmware leaks mention a “Privacy Display” toggle, suggesting the feature might be software-controlled if it ships.</p><p>Aside from that, you can expect the same sharp QHD+ resolution, buttery 1–120 Hz refresh rate, and vivid HDR output we’ve come to expect from the Ultra line. The ultrasonic fingerprint scanner should also remain as fast and accurate as before, with face recognition enabled by the front camera.</p></div><h2><span id="performance" class="anchor">Performance and Software</span></h2><h5>A new Snapdragon era, more AI smarts on board</h5><p>Under the hood, the <span>Galaxy <span>S26 Ultra</span></span> will almost certainly make the jump to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (for Galaxy) chip. Built on a refined 3 nm process, it promises significant GPU and NPU gains (around 30% and 40% respectively) along with slightly faster CPU clocks compared to the Snapdragon 8 Elite powering the S25 Ultra. On top of that, a new Adreno 840 GPU should bring better energy efficiency during graphic-intensive tasks.</p><p>Samsung is also expected to continue offering 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, potentially using a newer 1-gamma variant for higher speeds and lower power draw. Storage options should stay at 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB, with launch-day promos likely including a “free storage upgrade” for early buyers.</p><p>For most users, the performance leap from the S25 Ultra will be incremental in daily use.</p><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Ultra*</th><th>Galaxy S25 Ultra</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chip</span><br />Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (for Galaxy)</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chip</span><br />Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (for Galaxy)</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Process</span><br />3nm</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Process</span><br />3nm</td></tr><tr style="height: 39px;"><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">RAM, Storage</span><br />12/256GB<br />12/512GB<br />12/1TB<br />16/1TB</p><p>nLPDDR5X RAM<br />UFS 4.0 storage</p></td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">RAM, Storage</span><br />12/256GB<br />12/512GB<br />12/1TB<br />16/1TB</p><p>LPDDR5X RAM<br />UFS 4.0 storage</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><span style="font-style: italic; font-size: small;">*Rumored/expected</span></div><div>On the software front, the <span>S26 Ultra</span> will debut with <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-6d40728a-4bd5-484f-90fb-178c79966b5a -->Android 16 and <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-9279295f-19bc-4ff2-af01-284a27d6375d -->One UI 8, extending Samsung’s seven-year update promise all the way to 2033. We can also expect deeper integration with Google’s <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-2f03ba97-fe6c-4687-baaa-1d927c620af7 -->Gemini AI, as well as Samsung’s own generative tools like Live Translate, Note Assist, and AI-enhanced photo editing. Some rumors point to <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-f6b32106-0ef1-4b2c-bd6c-73dbf5a4f620 -->Samsung exploring partnerships with Perplexity AI, though Gemini remains the backbone of <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-ddb20cbe-e556-4271-be55-9ebaa7131c46 -->Galaxy AI for now.</div><p>Some reports claim that Samsung will be adding a new 5G modem, the Qualcomm X85. If so, we expect it to bring faster data transfers, better battery efficiency, and AI tuning. The exact specs in the reports state peak download speeds of 12.5 Gbps and upload speeds of 3.7 Gbps.</p><h2><span id="camera" class="anchor">Camera</span></h2><h5>A familiar formula with a potentially game-changing main sensor</h5><div>The <span>Galaxy S25 Ultra</span> brought modest camera changes, improving software tuning and toning down Samsung’s tendency to oversharpen the image. For the <span>Galaxy <span>S26 Ultra</span></span>, the changes might finally come in the form of hardware.</p><p>According to the latest leaks, the main 200 MP sensor could be replaced by a larger 1/1.1-inch Sony sensor — or, alternatively, Samsung might retain its HP2 sensor but widen the aperture to f/1.4. Either path would significantly improve the ability to capture more light, which would result in an increased dynamic range and a shallower depth of field, giving photos a more natural bokeh without relying on portrait mode.</p><p>The rest of the setup is expected to remain the same: a 50 MP ultra-wide camera, a telephoto camera with 5x zoom, and likely a secondary zoom lens around 3x. Samsung’s color tuning will likely continue the “realistic” approach introduced with the S25 Ultra, favoring balanced tones over the overly vibrant look of older generations.</p></div><p>The selfie camera is said to stay at 12 MP, with the long-rumored under-display version unlikely to appear this year.</p><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Ultra*</th><th>Galaxy S25 Ultra</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Main</span><br />200 MP, f/1.7 (or f/1.4)<br />24 mm<br />~1/1.1″ sensor size</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Main<br /></span>50 MP, f/1.7<br />24 mm<br />1/1.3″ sensor size</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ultrawide</span><br />50 MP, f/1.9<br />13 mm<br />1/2.5″ sensor size</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ultrawide</span><br />50 MP, f/1.9<br />13 mm<br />1/2.5″ sensor size</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">5x Telephoto</span><br />50 MP, f/3.4<br />5X zoom (111mm)<br />1/2.52″ sensor size</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">5x Telephoto</span><br />50 MP, f/3.4<br />5X zoom (111mm)<br />1/2.52″ sensor size</td></tr><tr style="height: 92px;"><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">3x Telephoto</span><br />10 MP, f/2.4<br />3x zoom (67mm)<br />1/3.52″ sensor size</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">3x Telephoto</span><br />10 MP, f/2.4<br />3x zoom (67mm)<br />1/3.52″ sensor size</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><span style="font-style: italic; font-size: small;">*Rumored/expected</span></div><p>As for video, this might be where Samsung focuses most of its attention. With Apple still leading in cinematic recording and stabilization, we expect Samsung to close the gap through smarter HDR algorithms, improved mic audio, and refined exposure control.</p><h2><span id="battery" class="anchor">Battery Life and Charging</span></h2><h5>Same capacity, possibly faster charging at last</h5><p>Samsung’s conservative approach to batteries continues, and all signs point to another 5,000 mAh cell in the <span>Galaxy <span>S26 Ultra</span></span>. However, even without an increase in capacity, efficiency gains from the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and the new OLED panel could result in slightly better battery life.</p><p>Battery life on the S25 Ultra was already solid, scoring eight hours in our custom benchmark. That’s not class-leading, but reliable for a full day and then some. The <span>S26 Ultra</span> will likely follow suit, aiming for consistency rather than record-breaking runtime.</p><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Ultra*</th><th>Galaxy S25 Ultra</th></tr><tr><td class="" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Battery size</span><br />5,000 mAh</td><td class="" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Battery size</span><br />5,000 mAh</td></tr><tr style="height: 112px;"><td class=""><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charging speeds</span><br />60W wired</p><p>15W wireless charging</p><p>Possible Qi2 magnetic support</p><p>USB-C 3.2</p></td><td class=""><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charging speeds</span></p><p>45W wired</p><p>15W wireless charging</p><p>Supports Qi2 but not magnets</p><p>USB-C 3.2</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><span style="font-style: italic; font-size: small;">*Rumored/expected</span></div><div>What may finally change are the charging speeds. For the first time in years, Samsung is rumored to upgrade its wired charging to 60 W, a welcome bump from the S25 Ultra’s 45 W cap. If true, the <span>S26 Ultra</span> could reach 50% charge in about 25 minutes, which would be noticeably faster than the roughly 35 minutes the S25 Ultra needs to hit the same mark.</p><p>Wireless charging will likely remain at 15 W, but this time with full Qi2 magnetic compatibility if Samsung’s engineers successfully isolate the S Pen digitizer from magnetic interference.</p></div><h2><span id="specs" class="anchor">Specs Comparison</span></h2><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth"><tbody><tr style="height: 18px;"><th>Galaxy S26 Ultra*</th><th>Galaxy S25 Ultra</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Size, weight</span><br />162.8 x 77.6 x 8.1 mm, 218 g</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Size, weight</span><br />162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm, 218 g</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Screen</span><br />6.9″ OLED<br />120Hz</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Screen</span><br />6.9″ OLED<br />120Hz</td></tr><tr style="height: 39px;"><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Processor</span><br />Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (for Galaxy)<br />3nm</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Processor</span><br />Snapdragon 8 Elite (for Galaxy)<br />3nm</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Versions:</span><br />12/256GB<br />12/512GB<br />12/1TB<br />16/1TB</p><p>nLPDDR5X</p></td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Versions:</span><br />12/256GB<br />12/512GB<br />12/1TB<br />16/1TB</p><p>LPDDR5X</p></td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cameras:</span><br />200MP main<br />50MP ultrawide<br />50MP 5X zoom<br />10MP 3X zoom</p><p>12MP front</p></td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cameras:</span><br />200MP main<br />50MP ultrawide<br />50MP 5X zoom<br />10MP 3X zoom</p><p>12MP front</p></td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Battery:</span><br />5,000 mAh</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Battery:</span><br />5,000 mAh</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charging:</span><br />USB-C<br />60W wired<br />15W wireless</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charging:<br /></span>USB-C<br />450W wired<br />15W wireless</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><p><span style="font-style: italic; font-size: small;">*Rumored/expected</span></p><h2><span id="summary" class="anchor">Summary</span></h2><div>If the leaks and early reports hold true, the <span>Galaxy <span>S26 Ultra</span></span> will be yet another careful refinement of Samsung’s powerhouse model, and not a dramatic overhaul. The biggest upgrade will likely come from the camera, which is expected to deliver a higher quality image thanks to a larger sensor or wider aperture. The display could also make headlines with its new OLED materials.</p><p>Performance will see its usual generational gains, and faster 60 W charging would finally address one of the few lingering complaints about the Ultra series. That said, the overall experience will likely feel very familiar to current S25 Ultra owners.</p><p>Pricing is expected to stay unchanged, around the $1,200 mark, with Samsung offering the usual enhanced trade-ins and storage upgrade promos. The official reveal should land in January 2026, though some reports hint at pre-orders opening as early as December 2025.</p><p>In short, if you already own a <span>Galaxy S25 Ultra</span>, you may not feel compelled to rush for an upgrade. 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The company said on Monday that it has successfully tested an early prototype of Wi-Fi 8 hardware — a step that moves the industry closer to the next stage of wireless connectivity. […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br /></p><div style="text-align:justify;"><p>Wi-Fi 7 may have only just started rolling out, but TP-Link is already working on what comes next — it’s called Wi-Fi 8.</p><p>The company said on Monday that it has successfully tested an early prototype of Wi-Fi 8 hardware — a step that moves the industry closer to the next stage of wireless connectivity.</p><p>Although details from the test were limited, TP-Link confirmed that it had validated Wi-Fi 8’s (802.11bn) beacon and data-transfer functions, proving that the technology works in practice.</p><p>The prototype was developed through an industry partnership, and TP-Link expects consumer devices to arrive before the Wi-Fi 8 standard is officially ratified.</p><p>The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) aims to finalise that standard by 2028, suggesting the technology could begin appearing in homes and workplaces earlier.</p><p>Like previous generations, Wi-Fi 8 is expected to operate across the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands.</p><p>Its theoretical channel bandwidth remains at 320 MHz, with top speeds around 46 Gbps.</p><p>However, rather than chasing record peak speeds, the main improvement lies in how Wi-Fi 8 handles real-world conditions.</p><p>Better signal management could boost everyday throughput by about 25 per cent, helping networks maintain strong performance even when several devices are connected at once.</p><p>Today’s Wi-Fi 7 systems already reach impressive numbers — multi-gigabit speeds, latency below ten milliseconds, and packet loss rates under 0.1 per cent.</p><p>But Wi-Fi 8 is designed to push those boundaries further, especially in difficult environments where interference, range, or congestion usually slow performance.</p><p>According to the IEEE, the new standard aims to deliver:</p><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>At least 25 per cent faster throughput in weak-signal conditions.</li><li>25 per cent lower latency for most users.</li><li>25 per cent fewer dropped packets, particularly when devices move between access points.</li></ul><p>TP-Link’s early prototypes include several features aimed at reliability and efficiency.</p><p>Enhanced Long Range (ELR) and Distributed Resource Units (DRU) extend range and optimise resource use, while Unequal Modulation (UEQM) helps multiple devices maintain stable connections at different signal strengths.</p><p>Together, these updates are expected to improve both coverage and consistency — two areas that often limit today’s Wi-Fi networks.</p><p>Unlike previous upgrades that focused on headline speeds, Wi-Fi 8 emphasises stability and reliability.</p><p>Chipmakers such as Qualcomm have echoed this focus, saying that the next generation of Wi-Fi should prioritise smoother performance, lower latency, and better coordination across large numbers of connected devices rather than chasing raw bandwidth gains.</p><p>If successful, Wi-Fi 8 could reshape how wireless technology supports homes, enterprises, and public spaces.</p><p>In business settings, Wi-Fi 8 could bring wired-level dependability to mobile operations. Factories, hospitals, logistics centres, and office campuses increasingly rely on wireless systems for automation and real-time decision-making. The new standard may allow collaborative robots, industrial machines, drones, and autonomous vehicles to share data seamlessly, even while moving — creating a network that supports AI-driven operations without interruptions.</p><p>At home, the growing use of smart devices and connected services continues to raise network demands. From predictive automation and entertainment to health monitoring, these systems depend on constant, reliable connections. Wi-Fi 8 could help maintain stable performance even in crowded apartment complexes where interference and congestion often limit existing Wi-Fi standards.</p><p>In public spaces such as airports, stadiums, and transport hubs, Wi-Fi 8 may support smooth mobility for thousands of users at once. It could make real-time services like AR navigation, live video sharing, and translation more dependable, while also powering critical systems such as surveillance, emergency communications, and asset tracking during peak hours.</p><p>The technology is not expected to receive official certification until 2027, with final approval likely a year later.</p><p>TP-Link hasn’t shared many details about its recent breakthrough, including who its partners are, but industry observers suggest that major hardware makers like Qualcomm or Intel could be part of the collaboration.</p><p>While it may still be years before Wi-Fi 8 becomes mainstream, the early progress hints at a future where wireless connections are not just faster but also more dependable — capable of supporting the connected environments that homes, businesses, and cities increasingly depend on.</p><p><em>(Photo by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://unsplash.com/@dreamlikestreet?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Dreamlike Street</a>)</em></p><p><strong>See also: How the 6G rollout will learn from 5G’s mistakes</strong></p><figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.iottechexpo.com/?utm_source=telecoms-News&utm_medium=Footer-banner&utm_campaign=world-series"><img decoding="async" width="728" height="90" src="https://www.telecomstechnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-5.png" alt="" class="wp-image-105230 lazyload" srcset="https://www.telecomstechnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-5.png 728w, https://www.telecomstechnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-5-300x37.png 300w, https://www.telecomstechnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-5-380x47.png 380w, https://www.telecomstechnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-5-350x43.png 350w, https://www.telecomstechnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-5-100x12.png 100w, https://www.telecomstechnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-5-60x7.png 60w" sizes="(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px"/></a></figure><p><strong>Want to discover how IoT is transforming telecoms and connectivity?</strong> Join the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.iottechexpo.com/?utm_source=telecoms-News&utm_medium=Footer-banner&utm_campaign=world-series" rel="noreferrer noopener">IoT Tech Expo</a> in Amsterdam, California, and London. 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There are many differences between these two but also some similarities, and today we’re going to explore both.</p><p>Bear in mind that the <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-d297c18e-7b78-4c89-bd2e-84747e616465 -->Galaxy S26 Edge is still under wraps, so most of the info comes from leaks and rumors.</p></div><div><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Edge*</th><th>Pixel 10 Pro XL</th></tr><tr><td class="">Different design, reminiscent of the iPhone 17 Pro models</td><td class="">Similar design but with a different camera housing</td></tr><tr><td class="">Thinner now at 5.5 mm (but 10.8 mm at the camera bump)</td><td class="">Much thicker, as it’s not part of the “thin” smartphone movement</td></tr><tr><td class="">A tad smaller 6.7-inch display, possibly brighter</td><td class="">6.8-inch AMOLED screen, 120Hz, 3300 nits of peak brightness</td></tr><tr><td class="">New 50MP ultra-wide camera</td><td class="">A third periscope zoom camera 5x</td></tr><tr><td class="">The latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset</td><td class="">In-house Tensor G5 chipset, still lagging behind in raw performance</td></tr><tr><td class="">Smaller 4,200 mAh battery</td><td class="">Bigger 5,200 mAh cell inside</td></tr><tr><td class="">Qi2 wireless charging support and magnets</td><td class="">45W wired, 25W wireless charging (Qi2 certified)</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>*rumored</p></div><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Table of Contents:</span></p></div><h2><span id="design" class="anchor">Design and Size</span></h2><h5>Thin phones matter?</h5><div><!-- ImageTagInstance gallery-44698513-d064-41c7-9da7-8ec9fa4692ab --></p><div id="gallery-44698513-d064-41c7-9da7-8ec9fa4692ab" class="single-image-container full-width-element"><div class="gallery-item"> <picture style="padding-top: 56.239168110919%"><source media="(max-width: 350px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273843-350/Exclsuive-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Edge-Render-Android-Headlines-1-1154x649.webp" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 351px) and (max-width: 500px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273843-500/Exclsuive-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Edge-Render-Android-Headlines-1-1154x649.webp" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 501px) and (max-width: 800px)" srcset="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273843-800/Exclsuive-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Edge-Render-Android-Headlines-1-1154x649.webp" type="image/webp"><img decoding="async" src="https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/reviews/273843-image/Exclsuive-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Edge-Render-Android-Headlines-1-1154x649.webp" alt="Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge render | Image by OnLeaks - Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: Expected differences"/></source></source></source></picture> </div><p>Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge render | Image by OnLeaks</p></p></div></p></div><div>The leaked dummy models and CAD renders of the <span>Galaxy <span>S26 Edge</span></span> pose an interesting question. Has Samsung decided to blatantly copy Apple? The design is very similar to the <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-dec78964-92f8-4937-8012-588f1c0d0119 -->iPhone 17 Pro phones, with a large camera bump (Apple calls it “plateau”).</div><div>The <span>Pixel 10 Pro</span> XL, on the other hand, features the same flat design Google adopted after the <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-8c5337e9-c729-4bb9-9133-2e2e5775720d -->Pixel 8 series. Some say it’s reminiscent of what Apple and Samsung have been doing but the camera bar remains different on the Pixel, giving it a distinct and original look.</p><p>In terms of overall size, weight, and thickness, there are some changes, too. According to the latest leaks, the new phone will be just 5.5 mm thick, mimicking what the <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-9fbe3c42-456f-4ed3-97fa-0abd58553cc4 -->iPhone Air offers to the thin table. A necessary clarification is needed here, the thickness at the camera bump is expected to be 10.8 mm, which is quite thick. We have to wait and see whether or not Samsung has gone this route.</p></div><p>The <span>Pixel 10 Pro</span> XL is 8.5 mm thick but then again the phone doesn’t have any aspirations to participate in the thin race.</p><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr style="height: 39px;"><th>Galaxy S26 Edge*</th><th>Pixel 10 Pro XL</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thickness</span><br />5.5 mm<br />(10.8 mm at camera bump)</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thickness</span><br />8.5 mm</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dimensions</span><br />158.4 x 75.7</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dimensions<br /></span>162.8 x 76.6</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Weight</span><br />N/A</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Weight</span><br />232 grams</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>*rumored</p></div><div>When it comes to materials, the <span>Galaxy <span>S26 Edge</span></span> will most likely keep the same titanium frame and Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 protection as its predecessor, so there’s a stark difference compared to the <span>Pixel 10 Pro</span> XL, which relies on aluminum. The usual IP68 water and dust resistance will be on board, and overall we expect the same ports and buttons as the ones on the first Edge. </p><p>That said, given the thickness of the <span>S26 Edge</span>, Samsung might need to develop new technology for the USB-C port; it might be 3D printed just like the one on the <span>iPhone Air</span>. The available colors for the predecessor are Titanium Icyblue, Titanium Silver, and Titanium Jetblack. We don’t have much information about the <span>S26 Edge</span> colors, but we expect similar hues.</p></div><p><h2><span id="display" class="anchor">Display Differences</span></h2></p><p>The <span>Pixel 10 Pro</span> XL features a large 6.8-inch OLED screen and it’s also one of the brightest we’ve ever tested, managing 2822 nits of peak brightness at 20% APL and around 2200 nits at 100% APL. Pretty impressive! The resolution and pixel density of the Pixel are 1344 x 2992 and 486PPI respectively, and the panel is an LTPO with a dynamic refresh rate up to 120Hz.</p><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Edge*</th><th>Pixel 10 Pro XL</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Size</span><br />6.7″</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Size</span><br />6.8″</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Brightness</span><br />3000 nits (peak)</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Brightness</span><br />3300 nits (peak)</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><p>*rumored</p><div>The <span>Galaxy <span>S26 Edge</span></span> is expected to feature the same 6.7-inch panel with the same resolution and probably slightly better peak brightness. Some sources point toward slimmer bezels around the screen, too.In terms of biometrics, the <span>Galaxy <span>S26 Edge</span></span> is expected to feature the same ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor as its predecessor. The <span>Pixel 10 Pro</span> XL also comes equipped with the same tech, but features a thermometer as well (which might be useful to some people).</div><h2><span id="performance" class="anchor">Performance and Software</span></h2><h5>Cream of the crop vs Tensor</h5><p>Some early benchmarks put this silicon at the very top of the food chain, with 12,352 points in the Geekbench multicore benchmark and 3,836 in single-core tests. We have to test it ourselves, but things look promising. </p><div>We should bear in mind that in such a thin device (as the <span>Galaxy <span>S26 Edge</span></span>), some compromises will most likely be made with clock speeds and thermal performance.</p><p>In comparison, the <span>Google <span>Pixel 10 Pro</span></span> XL relies on the in-house developed Tensor G5 chipset. This year Google used TSMC foundries for the manufacturing (switching away from Samsung and the Exynos architecture). </p></div><div>Nevertheless, the new Tensor still lags behind the competition with Geekbench scores coming in at 2316 and 6260 in the single- and multicore tests. We have to test the <span>S26 Edge</span> to compare these two, but we’re pretty sure the <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-615fee81-0b92-4f0b-9bd3-abb57abb8939 -->Galaxy phone will win the raw performance battle.</div><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Edge*</th><th>Pixel 10 Pro XL</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chip</span><br />Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chip</span><br />Google Tensor G5</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Process</span><br />3nm</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Process</span><br />3nm</td></tr><tr style="height: 39px;"><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">RAM, Storage</span><br />16/256GB<br />16/512GB<br />16/1TB</p><p>LPDDR5X RAM<br />UFS 4.0 storage</p></td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">RAM, Storage</span><br />16/256GB<br />16/512GB<br />16/1TB</p><p>LPDDR5X RAM<br />UFS 4.0 storage</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>*rumored</p></div><p>The RAM situation is expected to be identical between those two phones. Three memory configurations on both models – 16GB of RAM paired with 256/512GB or 1TB of storage.</p><div>In terms of software, no surprises are expected. The <span>Galaxy <span>S26 Edge</span></span> will most likely run <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-5db17830-0345-43d4-8ff7-bcd1720d6a0c -->One UI 8 on top of <!-- HTMLTagInstance html-tag-97233b27-3735-43dc-91e6-6575bcee1ba3 -->Android 16 out of the box. The <span>Pixel 10 Pro</span> XL features <span>Android 16</span> and will again mimic the seven-year update cycle of the <span>Galaxy <span>S26 Edge</span></span>. The latter will have a one year on top of the projected lifespan of the Pixel, being a newer model slated for 2026.</div><h2><span id="camera" class="anchor">Camera</span></h2><h5>Wide, wider, ultra-wide, but no telephoto</h5><p>One of the advantages the <span>Galaxy <span>S25 Edge</span></span> had and still has over the <span>iPhone Air</span> is the presence of an ultrawide camera. There are rumors pointing toward an upgrade to the 12MP snapper on the <span>Galaxy <span>S26 Edge</span></span>, which might give an even better edge to Samsung in this thin battle.</p><p>The main 200MP camera is expected to be carried over from the previous model. However, being a “regular” thickness phone, the <span>Pixel 10 Pro</span> XL features a huge ace in its sleeve. A 48MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom.</p><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Edge*</th><th>Pixel 10 Pro XL</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Main</span><br />200 MP, f/1.7<br />24 mm<br />1/1.3″</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Main<br /></span>50 MP, f/1.7<br />25 mm<br />1/1.31″</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ultrawide</span><br />50 MP<br />13 mm</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ultrawide</span><br />48 MP, f/1.7<br />13 mm<br />1/2.55″</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Telephoto<br /></span>–</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Telephoto</span><br />48MP, f/2.8<br />113 mm, 5x<br />1/2.55″</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>*rumored</p></div><p>The triple camera system of the <span>Pixel 10 Pro</span> XL scored 151 (out of 158) in our composite camera benchmark, and we’re pretty sure the <span>Galaxy <span>S26 Edge</span></span> won’t be able to topple this result.</p><p>As always, we will include side-by-side samples to show the real-life difference between the two phones once we lay our hands on the <span>Galaxy <span>S26 Edge</span></span>.</p><h2><span id="battery" class="anchor">Battery Life and Charging</span></h2><h5>Tight fit, 1000mAh difference</h5><p>One of the banes of thin phones is battery life. You can’t cheat physics, and the capacity you can fit inside these thin-as-pancake devices is limited. The <span>Galaxy <span>S26 Edge</span></span> is expected to feature a slightly larger 4,200 mAh battery (up from 3,900 mAh on its predecessor), but it’s nowhere near the 5,200 mAh cell inside the <span>Pixel 10 Pro</span> XL.</p><p>Now, the previous model managed only 6h 22 minutes in our battery test, so we’re not too optimistic about the <span>Galaxy <span>S26 Edge</span></span> longevity, especially if we compare it to the <span>Pixel 10 Pro</span> XL and its almost 7h score.</p><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth blue-row-top"><tbody><tr><th>Galaxy S26 Edge*</th><th>Pixel 10 Pro XL</th></tr><tr><td class="" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Battery size</span><br />4,200 mAh</td><td class="" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Battery size</span><br />5,200 mAh</td></tr><tr style="height: 93px;"><td class=""><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charging speeds</span><br />25W wired</p><p>21W wireless charging (Qi2)</p><p>USB-C 3.2</p></td><td class=""><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charging speeds</span></p><p>45W wired</p><p>25W wireless charging (Qi2 certified)</p><p>USB-C 3.2</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>*rumored</p></div><p>Charging is another area where thin phones lag behind, due to heat-dissipation restriction. The <span>Galaxy <span>S26 Edge</span></span> is expected to feature a rather slow 25W wired charging and Qi2 wireless charging support, including all the magnets and probably a slew of accessories coming our way.</p><p>The <span>Pixel 10 Pro</span> XL, on the other hand, can pump up 45W of wired power into its 5,200mAh battery and this results in charging times from 0 to 100% of 1h 17m. The Qi2 support is present as well along with some first party accessories (chargers mainly), and a slew of upcoming third-party magnet gadgets.</p><h2><span id="specs" class="anchor">Specs Comparison</span></h2><p>Here’s a quick specs comparison (preliminary) between the <span>Galaxy <span>S26 Edge</span></span> and the <span>Pixel 10 Pro</span> XL</p><div><div class="overflow-auto nolinks"><table class="tb-plugin tb-plugin-fullWidth"><tbody><tr style="height: 18px;"><th>Galaxy S26 Edge*</th><th>Pixel 10 Pro XL</th></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Size, weight<br /></span>158.4 x 75.7 x 5.5 mm (10.8 mm at camera bump)<br />–</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Size, weight</span><br />162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm<br />232 grams</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Screen</span><br />6.7″ OLED<br />120Hz</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Screen</span><br />6.8″ OLED<br />120Hz</td></tr><tr style="height: 39px;"><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Processor</span><br />Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5<br />3nm</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Processor</span><br />Google Tensor G5<br />3nm</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Versions:</span><br />16/256GB<br />16/512GB<br />16/1TB</p><p>LPDDR5</p></td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Versions:</span><br />16/256GB<br />16/512GB<br />16/1TB</p><p>LPDDR5</p></td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cameras:</span><br />200MP main<br />50MP ultra</p><p>12MP front</p></td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cameras:</span><br />50MP main<br />48MP ultra<br />48MP 5x telephoto</p><p>42MP front</p></td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Battery:</span><br />4,200 mAh</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Battery:</span><br />5,200 mAh</td></tr><tr><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charging:</span><br />USB-C<br />25W wired<br />21W wireless (Qi2)</td><td class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charging:</span><br />USB-C<br />45W wired<br />25W wireless (Qi2)</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><p>*rumored</p><h2><span id="summary" class="anchor">Summary</span></h2><p>Comparing the upcoming <span>Galaxy <span>S26 Edge</span></span> to the <span>Pixel 10 Pro</span> XL might seem odd at first glance, but these two phones share similar price tags, and barring the thinness, they do look a bit similar.</p><p>If you opt for the Pixel, you’d get a better camera system, battery life, and faster charging as well. 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