We are almost certainly just a few weeks away from the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S26 family, with the next Galaxy Unpacked likely taking place on February 25.
However, even though this will be one of the biggest phone launches of the year, given Samsung’s position in the phone market and as a maker of the best phones, the hype doesn’t seem to be there this year.
When I recently asked readers if they were excited about the Samsung Galaxy S26, a hefty 70% of respondents said they weren’t excited about the long-rumored new phones, with comments noting that there isn’t much to be excited about given the iterative nature of the phones and the lack of updates planned for the next-gen Galaxy models.
Want big camera upgrades? This might be difficult, given that the Galaxy S25 Ultra is one of the best camera phones out there.
A new chipset is all but guaranteed for the Galaxy S26 range, but that might not be enough to move the enthusiasm needle. So what kind of performance would you like to see?
In a recent survey, battery life topped the list as the most desired phone feature by TechRadar readers. So would you like to see the Galaxy S26 with new battery technology or accessories to increase battery life beyond a day of heavy use?
Maybe you want to see really powerful AI features that go beyond simple image translation and manipulation…
There are many possibilities when one frees the mind from the rumor mill. Now, much of the above could be wishful thinking, and we may have to accept an iterative generation of Samsung phones.
But head to the comments section below and let me know what you’d like to see on the Galaxy S26 to get your gland pumping once again.
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