Galaxy S26 Plus review verdict: Who should buy Samsung’s new flagship?
Is the Galaxy S26 Plus the "sweet spot" in the S26 lineup between the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra? At the very least, the Plus model is likely to appeal mainly to Samsung fans because of its large, sharp OLED display, since the absolute top model costs quite a bit more. Anyone who places a very high priority on having the best camera should be better off with the Galaxy S26 Ultra or competing phones from China such as the Oppo Find X9 Pro or Vivo X300 Pro for even better photo quality.
You can find all photos of the Galaxy S26 Plus and comparison shots with other top smartphones right here.
Thanks to its long update commitment, premium look, and extensive feature set, the Galaxy S26 Plus is likely to interest more than just Samsung fans. However, those are also all strengths of the Galaxy S25 Plus, which can be found for cheaper. You can read about the differences between the two Plus generations based on our test data here.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is not for power users
A real dealbreaker for heavy users could be the Galaxy S26 Plus' fairly small battery. It has a capacity of just 4,900mAh and delivers about 18 hours in our real-world battery tests, which are conducted at an adjusted display brightness of 150 nits. For comparison, the OnePlus 15 with its 7,300 mAh battery lasts more than 30 hours in our Wi-Fi battery test, a gain of over 70%. On top of that, the Samsung phone's battery supports charging at up to 45 watts wired and 15 watts wirelessly.
The Samsung phone is also probably not the best choice on the smartphone market for people who are sensitive to low PWM frequencies and experience eye strain, nausea, or headaches as a result. In our oscilloscope measurement, the Galaxy S26 Plus' OLED panel flickers at just 240Hz, which is not especially high. Samsung does not offer high-frequency PWM dimming. Here, the frequency is only 480 Hz, while other smartphones offer nearly 4,000Hz and far more adjustment options. People who are sensitive to PWM-related issues should take a look at our review of the Honor Magic8 Pro.
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