It’s been slightly more than a week since Samsung revealed the [Galaxy S26 series](https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/samsung-galaxy-s26-series-hands-on), and now that things have calmed down, we want to find out which model you intend to purchase. Are you leaning towards the smallest Galaxy S26, the larger mid-range Galaxy S26 Plus, or the top-tier Galaxy S26 Ultra? Participate in our latest poll and tell us which model you’re opting for and why (or why you might decide against buying any of the Galaxy S26 models).
### What’s in store with the Galaxy S26 models
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series doesn’t vary drastically from its predecessor regarding design. However, there are several significant changes among the devices, such as a more cohesive design language and an updated camera layout with the main trio of sensors arranged in a vertical housing.
In addition to the design, there are several noteworthy spec updates for each device. The S26 series utilizes the [Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy](https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5-hands-the-galaxy-s26-the-ai-upgrade-weve-been-waiting-for), which demonstrates remarkable improvements over Qualcomm’s previous flagship chipset. As usual, the base S26 and Plus will come with the [Exynos 2600](https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/samsung-exynos-2600-official) in select regions.
The baseline Galaxy S26 remains the most compact model, yet its display size has grown from 6.2 to 6.3 inches compared to the [Galaxy S25](https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s25-review). It also boasts a larger 4,300mAh battery and 256GB of base storage, which is double that of its predecessor.
The Galaxy S26 Plus undergoes the fewest alterations this generation, featuring quicker 20W wireless charging. Otherwise, it remains largely unchanged from its predecessor apart from the new Snapdragon chipset. Nevertheless, it still offers a sizable battery, fast 45W charging, and a huge display for those who require extra screen space.
Then we have the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which introduces the first Privacy Display on a smartphone. This innovative feature utilizes a distinct pixel arrangement on the display to conceal content from passersby. It can also be customized to work exclusively on certain applications or just on notifications, eliminating the need for a separate privacy screen protector.
The Galaxy S26 also showcases enhanced primary and telephoto cameras, with wider apertures for improved nighttime and low-light photography.
Naturally, these new smartphones are also equipped with enhancements to Galaxy AI, featuring an upgraded Circle to Search, a better conversational Bixby, new AI photo-editing capabilities, and an agentic [Gemini](https://www.androidcentral.com/tag/gemini) that can complete tasks on your behalf.
All of this appears and sounds impressive, although keep in mind that the prices for the S26 and S26 Plus have increased by $100 in the U.S., meaning you’re paying a higher premium for these enhancements.
So, which device are you excited to purchase, if any? Leave a comment below and share your thoughts! And if you’re planning to buy one, don’t forget to check our compilation of Galaxy S26 preorder deals.