Samsung Galaxy S26

Released March 2026

Premium ($600-$800)
Samsung Galaxy S26

Summary


Pros

  • Colors are generally saturated and look good in most situations
  • The camera captures a good amount of detail in both bright and dark areas
  • Images maintain a good level of detail while keeping noise under control
  • Stabilization works well and helps keep footage steady

Cons

  • Autofocus can occasionally be inconsistent, and this can be noticeable in footage
  • Edges and areas with gradual changes in depth can sometimes show visible blur artifacts
  • Changes in hue can sometimes be quite noticeable in the sky, particularly in challenging lighting conditions

Scores


146
camera
2026
6th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Camera Score i
146
45
Xiaomi Redmi A3
BEST 175

Sub-scores

Photo i
144
111
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
BEST 180
Main i
153
124
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
BEST 184
Top score
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
Bokeh i
150
130
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
BEST 185
Top score
Oppo Find X9 Ultra
Ultra-Wide i
143
14
Apple iPhone Air
BEST 175
Top score
Vivo X300 Ultra
Tele i
116
59
Samsung Galaxy A56
BEST 173
Top score
Oppo Find X9 Ultra
Video i
151
90
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
BEST 172
Main i
158
125
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
BEST 186
Top score
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Ultra-Wide i
142
14
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
BEST 151
Top score
Motorola Signature
Tele i
125
17
Google Pixel 9a
BEST 140
Top score
Vivo X200 Ultra

Use Cases

BEST 169

Portrait

Portrait photos of either one person or a group of people

BEST 149

Lowlight

Photos and videos in lowlight conditions

BEST 161

Zoom

Photos and videos captured using zoom (more than 1x)

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