Galaxy S

Samsung is researching active liquid cooling systems for future Galaxy smartphones, like the Galaxy S27 Ultra and Galaxy S28 Ultra, to eliminate thermal throttling. Following the success of its Heat Pass Block technology in the Exynos 2600, the company is now evaluating internal circulating coolant loops to support next-generation on-device AI performance.

Samsung is said to increase the prices of numerous smartphones in just a few days, from the Samsung Galaxy S26 to the Galaxy Z Fold8. Due to the DRAM crisis, many models will cost up to €200 more than before from the beginning of June.

The latest information coming out of Korea states Samsung could move forward with employing BOE to make its OLED panels for the Galaxy S27. The Chinese supplier can do so at a cheaper price point than Samsung Display.

Samsung's brand-new addition to the "S" flagship lineup, the Galaxy S27 Pro will feature a 6.47-inch display, says top insider. This would position it as a smaller alternative to the Galaxy S27 Ultra (without S Pen support). Despite a distant February 2027 release window, Samsung's smaller flagship will compete with Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Google's redesigned Pixel 11 Pro.

With the Galaxy S27 Pro, Samsung is said to be planning a particularly compact flagship smartphone, as the latest rumors suggest. The Galaxy S27 Ultra, on the other hand, is set to receive a series of significant, and in some cases long overdue, upgrades.

A user has reportedly suffered minor burns and smoke inhalation after their Galaxy S24 exploded in their hand. The phone was completely stock, not charging, and under normal use.

Samsung wants to revoke the privileges to send notifications from apps that constantly annoy users with ads through push notifications. An update to the Samsung Device Care app is intended to protect smartphone users from intrusive developers.

ZDNet Korea reports that Samsung might source some OLED panels for the Galaxy S27 from Chinese OEMs. However, it won’t be the only source, with Samsung Display expected to fulfil the remaining requirement.

From the Samsung Galaxy A07 to the Galaxy S25 Ultra, from the Galaxy Z Fold5 to the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra - Samsung is starting the rollout of One UI 8.5, bringing numerous new features to over 40 smartphone and tablet models.

In addition to GPS and other technologies, there are other ways to track location: it’s not just about determining the smartphone’s location, but also about how it can detect other objects in the space. Yet this is precisely where Samsung has cut corners on its most affordable flagship model.

The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is now rumored to feature a serious 200MP, 1/1.2-inch main camera with variable aperture and LOFIC technology, matching Apple's iPhone 18 Pro roadmap. This upgrade would mark a return to mechanical lens adjustments for improved dynamic range and low-light performance.

Samsung has significantly raised the price of its compact flagship smartphone. Is this already a sign of the memory crisis, or is it more of a business strategy?

For many years, Samsung has built the best compact Android smartphone, but it has increasingly neglected its smallest flagship model. We’re comparing it to its toughest competitors to see if it’s still the best small smartphone in 2026.

Qualcomm confirmed during its latest call with investors and analysts that Samsung's next Galaxy flagships are expected to use a dual-chipset strategy again in 2027. What is new for 2027, however, is a fourth Galaxy S27 model, which will likely launch as the Galaxy S27 Pro. A leaker from South Korea has now revealed how this is expected to affect the regional AP configuration.

The Galaxy S26 is Samsung's most compact and affordable smartphone in its flagship lineup. But the competition is fierce and never sleeps. Is this minor update enough? We've summarized the review once again.

Samsung is seemingly finally doing what the fanbase has been asking for, as the company is reportedly getting rid of the aging 3x telephoto shooter from the Galaxy S27 Ultra. However, the end result might disappoint some fans.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a very powerful Android flagship that stands out with strong performance, very good build quality, long-term software support, and the new Privacy Display. At the same time, it does not deliver a major leap in innovation, and its high price is mainly justified for users who will actually make use of its many premium features.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra shines with a long-term update promise; however, this does not yet apply to all areas, as one important update is still missing.

More and more users are reporting that their Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has been rendered unusable by an attack via Samsung Knox, and Samsung's support is apparently unable to restore the flagships to working order in many cases.

Samsung is bringing one of the most unusual camera modes of the Galaxy S26 Ultra to the flagship from last year, so that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will be able to take much better photos under water.

Samsung if offering a limited time discount on the Galaxy S26 lineup and it’s an instant discount at checkout. Those who chose the trade-in option can save even more, up to $720, depending on the model.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Galaxy S26+ are significantly slower in Europe than their US counterparts, as the Exynos 2600 is in some cases significantly slower than the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and consumes even more power.

Samsung is reportedly preparing a fourth member of the Galaxy S27 series. The new Galaxy S27 Pro is rumored to slot between the Galaxy S27 Plus and the Galaxy S27 Ultra. With four new Galaxy S27 smartphones, Samsung will have the same number of smartphones in their premier lineup as the Apple iPhone lineup.

Samsung's next Fan Edition smartphone appears to be on the way. The Galaxy S26 FE is expected to debut later in the year and has now surfaced on Geekbench with worse performance numbers than other Galaxy S26 series phones, thanks to its last-gen chipset.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 was previously offered with at least 256 GB of storage. This is now changing, as Samsung has added a new 128 GB base model to its range, which is significantly cheaper, but is only intended for selected customers.

The European Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Galaxy S26+ are equipped with a Samsung Exynos 2600 ARM chip instead of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 as in the rest of the world. As a comparison test shows, this decision has a drastic effect on battery life.

This one's for the history books: Samsung is finally breaking down the "walled garden" by bringing native AirDrop support to the Galaxy S26 series in the US, Europe, and India via a new Quick Share update. Galaxy owners in those regions can now share res files seamlessly with iPhones, iPads and Macs. No third-party apps required.

A new teardown video awards the Samsung Galaxy S26 a high repairability score of 9/10, citing easy battery and component replacements. This follows a similar rating for the S26 Ultra, highlighting Samsung’s focus on device longevity.

Samsung is already working on One UI 9 based on Android 17, and the new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will apparently be one of the first smartphones to receive the major operating system update. Samsung has already released a first beta version of the software.

Samsung now confirms that apps like WhatsApp and X can keep working over satellite on supported Galaxy phones. Even without mobile coverage, these devices can still access key communication tools.

We had the pleasure of participating in an exclusive Samsung roundtable at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, which was dedicated exclusively to the hardware of the newly unveiled Galaxy S26 Ultra. This provided interesting insights into various areas.

Samsung is working on improving the Galaxy S25 series as well, and it looks like some of the features introduced with the Galaxy S26 series will be ported over. These are camera related features that will improve photos and document scanning.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will not officially be delivered until Wednesday. The first customers have already received the brand-new flagship, only to discover that Samsung is shipping the device with masses of bloatware.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra performs better than its predecessor in the DxOMark camera analysis, but Samsung cannot keep up with the best competitors. Even the older Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max can achieve a higher score.

Leaked production timelines reveal Samsung is fast-tracking its 2nm Exynos 2700 chip to aggressively challenge Qualcomm’s grip on the flagship smartphone market. Analysts project a massive 50% adoption rate for next year's Galaxy S27 lineup, but earlier benchmarks beg the question: can the hardware live up to the hype?

On paper, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has only received a few camera upgrades. An initial comparison by DxOMark now shows that Samsung was able to drastically improve the image quality in certain scenarios, but the camera system of the Galaxy S26 Ultra is not completely free of problems.

Three new "Ultra" smartphones are coming. The Vivo X300 Ultra, Oppo Find X9 Ultra, and Huawei Pura 90 Ultra appear scheduled to debut this month, with all three sporting flagship-grade, complex camera systems.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has found itself embroiled in another controversy. It has now come to light that the Galaxy S26 Ultra doesn't feature a true 10-bit AMOLED panel but an 8-bit display. This has enraged some fans as this puts the Galaxy S26 Ultra behind the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

A 30 W INIU Type-C charger pack is on sale on Amazon for less than $10. The pack contains two dual-port fast chargers and two cables. The chargers fully support the iPhone 16 series, the iPhone 17 series, the Samsung Galaxy S25 series smartphones, and more. You can even use the charges with the MacBook Air.

Smartphone reviewer Mrwhosetheboss has put the latest Chinese and non-Chinese flagship phones against each other in a real-world battery life test. The Galaxy S26 Ultra manages to impress by lasting a reasonably good time on a single charge and remaining cool while doing so.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra has failed to keep up with its peers in a new battery drain test. The flagship phone puts up a good performance considering its significant hardware disadvantage but ultimately delivers a worse total time than rivals from Apple, Xiaomi, and OnePlus.

Days after unveiling the Galaxy S26 series, Samsung has announced that some Galaxy models will get satellite communication features. The company is partnering with network operators in select countries to offer the capability.

Samsung adopts both the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy and its own Exynos 2600 on the Galaxy S26 series. Both chipsets have now been put through early benchmarks right after launch.

The new Privacy Display is one of the main highlights of the Galaxy S26 Ultra. However, some users are concerned that the Privacy Display negatively impacts the brightness and anti-reflective coating of the Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Galaxy S25 Ultra. These concerns seem largely overblown.

Due to the absence of built-in magnets, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will only work with MagSafe or Qi2 accessories when used with a magnetic phone case. However, the device cautions users about potential issues that may arise from using magnetic accessories.

The newly announced Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is incompatible with MagSafe or Qi2 accessories due to its lack of magnets. Spigen is filling the gap by offering a compact magnet adapter alongside a wide range of magnetic cases and other accessories.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is now up for preorder ahead of its March 11 release. While Samsung isn't offering free storage upgrades in the US this time, Amazon has stepped in with free upgrades and extra gift cards to sweeten the deal.