7 things the Galaxy S26 Pro should be my next Android phone

Samsung’s cellphone lining has not modified a lot since 2020, when the Galaxy S20 sequence set the precedent of a base, plus, and extremely mannequin annually. There have been some additions, reminiscent of probably the most pleasant variants of the Fe funds or this yr’s Galaxy S25 Edge, however generally, the system has been the identical for the final 5 years. This will change in 2026, as Samsung could be directed to a Galaxy S26 Professional, Edge and Extremely.

If so, the cellphone to be most serious about is the Galaxy S26 Professional. The identify “professional” carries weight, particularly within the iPhone and pixel world, and there are some updates that I want to see over the S25 for S26 Professional to dwell as much as its new identify.

The very first thing that involves my thoughts after I hear the phrase “professional” tied to a cellphone is the digital camera. The Galaxy S fundamental mannequin cellphone has caught with a 10MP 3x magnification for a very long time, and a brand new identify or not, it is time to change it. Google and Apple each supply their finest optics in a smaller mannequin, and I need Samsung to do the identical. The conduct of the Periscope 50MP 5X from the S25 extremely in a smaller chassis would lastly give youthful cellphone followers a fantastic digital camera to make use of over a protracted distance.

After all, Samsung desires to carry among the finest specs for ultras to tell apart it from the remainder of the vary, however I believe it may nonetheless. Pena S, major 200MP sensor and second 3x telephoto would nonetheless signify an replace on the S26 Professional, which might maintain the first sensor of 50MP and have a telofoto lens in two.

The fundamental Galaxy S25 configuration has solely 128 GB of storage, whereas the S25 plus and extremely have 256 GB. To be proper for Samsung, that is higher than Apple and Google, which supply 128 GB variants of their most premium fashions, however I’d nonetheless prefer to see Samsung higher. Professional telephones normally concentrate on their cameras with higher photographic high quality and video, and people issues get a variety of storage.

Images and movies apart, appears like every little thing we do requires extra storage yearly. Apps and video games change into larger, OS updates want a variety of house to unpack and set up, and in my case, I prefer to maintain all my offline frugal music when I haven’t got a sign. 256 GB because the minimal storage for the S26 Professional will assist him proceed with what’s going to use the cellphone.

Samsung has been frustratingly sluggish to replace its charging specs. The Galaxy S25 base can solely load at 25W. This isn’t horrible for a cellphone with a 4,000 mAh battery, however it’s considerably slower than 45W loading at S25 plus and extremely, and even that is slower in comparison with a lot of Samsung rivals.

Evidently the S26 sequence will see some enhancements right here. The Galaxy S26 Professional can have a 4,300mah, 300mAh battery greater than S25 changing. 4,300mah doesn’t sound a lot, however the S25 base that I at present handle seven to eight hours on display screen, so the S26 Professional must be even higher. The S26 extremely can enhance the charging to 60W, and I hope which means that the S26 Professional will obtain a charging replace as nicely. 60W would in all probability be redundant in a cell this measurement, however 45W could be excellent.

In a great world, Samsung would cross on silicone-carbon batteries in order that all the S26 S26 might match bigger batteries and cargo even sooner, however it appears now out of the desk.

The diploma of adoption of Qi2 with magnets has been sluggish with ache. The Pixel 10 sequence is rumored to lastly add magnets to the machine itself as a substitute of counting on the machine, and I need Samsung to do the identical. Magsafe and Qi2 equipment are one thing I exploit every single day, however having a possibility so as to add that performance is a ache. Many circumstances QI2 have weak magnets or don’t line up costs with the cellphone coils accurately, neither is it nice for these of us who don’t like to make use of circumstances with our telephones.

It worries me that it has taken so lengthy for producers to approve Qi2. It was launched in the beginning of 2023, and thus far, the one cellphone that helps it’s the HMD horizon, a in a different way forgotten medium cellphone. Skyline that has Qi2 when the large footwear from Samsung and Google don’t really feel like a “Tony Stark constructed this in a cave”. If Samsung goes one other yr with out putting the Qi2 magnets on its tools, the S26 sequence will really feel dated from the start.

Extremely-Wideband (UWB) is a short-range communication customary that can be utilized for a variety of purposes. The commonest circumstances of use are correct location monitoring and even insurance coverage with out key entry to some new machines. Samsung’s first cellphone to help UWB was S20 extremely, and at present you will discover it on the S25 Plus, S25 Extremely, and Z Fold 7 means all Samsung’s funds and medium interval telephones haven’t any expertise, however so do S25 and Z Flip 7.

I exploit a Galaxy Smarttag 2 to maintain observe of my portfolio, digital camera bag and different objects, and UWB makes the purpose the place the label is. After all, my Galaxy S25 can nonetheless name the tracker and present in a tough course, however tools with UWB can let you know how far-off from the label you’re and even run an arrow in the correct course. I actually love that performance in S26 Professional.

The Galaxy S24 Extremely got here with the Gorilla armor on its display screen. Along with the same old sustainability enhancements, the sustainable good thing about this new glass was its skill to get rid of brightness. Gorilla Armor reduces reflection by 75% and whenever you see it close to a cellphone with out it, the change is necessary.

To this point, Samsung has reserved the Gorilla reinforcement for S24 Extremely and S25 Extremely, and I want to see it come to all S26 fashions. Samsung sells an anti-reflective display screen protector for many of its gadgets, and so they do a fantastic job to repeat the very best function of Gorilla Armor, however has a problem-is a plastic display screen protector, not tempted glass. Simply scratched, the sides rise, and is rubber on the contact.

Samsung’s energy telephones have had a tumultuous previous. My expertise with them has been fairly unhealthy, with my overheating my Extremely Exynos 990 S20 extremely as unhealthy as cooking its motherboard throughout a video name. After all, this was an excessive case, however galaxy telephones with exynos chips virtually all the time undergo from efficiency and thermal points in comparison with their Snapdragon counterparts.

Z Flip 7 of this yr makes use of an Exynos 2500 as a substitute of Elite Snapdragon 8. We discovered that Chip didn’t carry out sooner than final yr’s mannequin, which is actually disappointing. It’s clear that the sequence isn’t as highly effective because the Qualcomm Premium possibility, and I’ll love the very best on each Professional cellphone.

Except, stems recommend that the Galaxy S26 Extremely will use a Snapdragon processor, however we have no idea but for the S26 Professional or EDGE but. A transfer on the Exynos isn’t out of the query – the Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus used exynos chips in some elements of the world, whereas the S24 Extremely used an 8 Gen 3 Snapdragon all around the world, so there are precedent for fashions throughout the identical formation to make use of completely different chips. Based mostly on my horrible expertise with exynos chips, an Exynos S26 Professional would in all probability drive me to purchase extremely and cope with measurement.

Whereas I am certain you possibly can present, I am excited by the Galaxy S26 Professional potential. I really like the dimensions of the S25, however I all the time miss the very best cameras in my Extremely S24. With sooner charging and speedy efficiency, the S26 Professional stands out as the cellphone I select subsequent yr. Samsung has a possibility to redefine a line of telephones which have felt stagnant within the final generations.

Nonetheless, the S26 formation will want greater than a change of identify to achieve success. Pixels are the preferred yearly, and within the US, extra folks than ever going to the iPhone. Whether or not Samsung appoints him knowledgeable or not, the S26 must win his place within the arms of individuals, together with mine.

Are you ready to see what Samsung has to supply with the Galaxy S26 Professional? Is there something you need to see that Samsung provides it to the S25 foundation we now have now? Inform us.