Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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...If you are currently on anything older than a Galaxy S24 / S24 Plus. Well, duh! Of course the Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus aren’t meant for those who are daily-driving the S25 or S24 series – these are still perfectly capable machines!
But, the thing is, if you’re on anything like an S23 or older, all of a sudden the idea to upgrade to an Galaxy S26 or Galaxy S26 Plus starts making a lot of sense! The improvements have accumulated, the camera is now more capable, the design is refined, the performance is faster, the battery life is better… What’s not to like?!
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00:00 Intro
00:33 Design
01:16 Chipsets
02:29 Galaxy AI
04:10 Battery
05:48 Prices
07:17 Conclusion
Iconic Phones Book: store.phonearena.com/products/iconic-phones-hardback
...If you are currently on anything older than a Galaxy S24 / S24 Plus. Well, duh! Of course the Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus aren’t meant for those who are daily-driving the S25 or S24 series – these are still perfectly capable machines!
But, the thing is, if you’re on anything like an S23 or older, all of a sudden the idea to upgrade to an Galaxy S26 or Galaxy S26 Plus starts making a lot of sense! The improvements have accumulated, the camera is now more capable, the design is refined, the performance is faster, the battery life is better… What’s not to like?!
Watch the full video for the complete rundown and share any thoughts or questions in the comments!
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00:00 Intro
00:33 Design
01:16 Chipsets
02:29 Galaxy AI
04:10 Battery
05:48 Prices
07:17 Conclusion
