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Samsung · Smartphones
Samsung Galaxy S26
6.3″ AMOLED · 256GB base · US model
US launch / reference price: $899.99 · Released 2026-03-11
US starting launch price; storage upgrades cost more.
Editorial overview
A 6.3-inch Android phone with a dedicated 3x telephoto camera and 256 GB base storage.
This is a sourced product profile with editorial judgments. Specdex has not tested this device in an in-house lab.
Reasons to consider it
- 6.3-inch display in a 167 g Sub6 body
- Dedicated 3x telephoto camera
- 256 GB base storage
Tradeoffs to check
- 25 W maximum wired charging
- Charging adapter sold separately
- FHD+ resolution rather than the S26+ model's QHD+
Specifications
Configurations and regional models can differ. A dated source beside a field identifies a specific cross-check; other fields remain catalog reference information.
Display
- Display
- 6.3-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; adaptive 1–120 HzManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Performance
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (US models)Manufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
- Memory and storage
- 12 GB RAM; 256 or 512 GB storageManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Camera & video
- Cameras
- 50 MP wide + 12 MP ultrawide + 10 MP 3x telephoto; 12 MP frontManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Battery & charging
- Battery
- 4,300 mAh typicalManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
- Charging
- Up to 25 W wired; up to 15 W wireless; power adapter sold separatelyManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Build & design
- Weight
- 167 g (Sub6)Manufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
- IP rating
- IP68; manufacturer test: up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutesManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Software & support
- OS
- Android 16 with One UI 8.5Manufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $899.99. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.
Sources & confidence
Manufacturer source: news.samsung.com ↗
Catalog source check recorded 2026-09-13. A reference link is not proof that every field has been independently checked. Consult the linked source for model, region and test conditions.
This device has not received an editorial rating yet. Editorial scores use rubric editorial-2026-09; they are not manufacturer ratings or measured benchmark results. Missing information is not scored as zero.
