Here’s how the new Samsung Galaxy S26 compares with last year’s S25

Samsung has introduced its Galaxy S26 lineup at the recent Unpacked event in San Francisco, featuring the baseline S26 starting at $899.99, the larger S26 Plus at $1,099.99, and the premium S26 Ultra at $1,299.99. The S26 Ultra boasts enhancements such as a larger battery, improved cameras, S Pen support, and more storage and RAM options. Notably, the price gap between the cheapest and most expensive models is now $400, reduced from last year's $500. While the new series includes updated Galaxy AI software features, the hardware updates remain relatively minor compared to previous iterations. For a detailed comparison and analysis of the S26 and S25, visit The Verge.

• Galaxy S26 starts at $899.99.
• S26 Plus priced at $1,099.99.
• S26 Ultra available for $1,299.99.
• Price difference between models reduced from $500 to $400.
• Minor hardware updates with new AI software features.