Samsung Galaxy S26+ review

"It remains in this off-liminal space, sandwiched between the S26 and the S26 Ultra. As per usual, it is not the cheapest nor the smallest option - those traits go to the vanilla and are both viable reasons to nudge a purchase decision in that direction. At the other end of the spectrum, we have the Ultra."

"Unlike the Plus, it has the best camera setup, the biggest display, this year with an exclusive privacy feature and, of course, the S Pen. All the while, the Plus is, well, just a bigger version of the vanilla and with a price premium to go along with the bigger display and battery. That's it."

"It's no wonder the Plus consistently gets the lowest sales numbers out of the trio year after year. And, to be perfectly frank, it's not like Samsung delivered any major upgrades compared to the S25+, so we don't expect a different situation this year."

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ occupies an awkward middle position in Samsung's flagship lineup. It is neither the most affordable nor the most feature-rich option, positioned between the vanilla S26 and the S26 Ultra. While the Ultra offers superior camera capabilities, a larger display with exclusive privacy features, and the S Pen, the Plus is essentially an enlarged version of the standard model with a corresponding price increase. Samsung has delivered minimal upgrades compared to its predecessor, the S25+. This positioning historically results in the lowest sales figures among the three models, and expectations remain unchanged for this generation.

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