Need a second opinion on which S26 to get

[Joltpost]

Ok so I know the S26 series is coming this year and my OP 12 is now 2 years old. I'm considering to get the S26 or the S26+ depending on the specs.

When I held my mom's S23 I like the look and feel and I'm tempted to go with the base S26 if it remains largely the same as the S25 models. What am I missing if I go with the base model? I mostly do phone stuff and play games with recording game footage on. Would the base model be good for that or am I better off getting the + or Ultra variants?

I also thought of going for the Honor Magic 8 Pro but that isn't available in my place yet which is India.

 

[Bkdodger1]

I always like to go with a larger display so I guess I would be a little bias, I expect the S26+ to have a better display and faster charging which would make it the one I'd pick. Why not consider the OnePlus 15?

 

[Joltpost]

I always like to go with a larger display so I guess I would be a little bias, I expect the S26+ to have a better display and faster charging which would make it the one I'd pick. Why not consider the OnePlus 15?

Oneplus 15 heats up, is buggy and since I can't use Google Pay to pair it up for my Galaxy Watch 8 on a non-samsung phone, I have to go with Samsung here.

On top of that, 15 doesn't have 7 years of support...

 

[Bkdodger1]

Oneplus 15 heats up, is buggy and since I can't use Google Pay to pair it up for my Galaxy Watch 8 on a non-samsung phone, I have to go with Samsung here.

On top of that, 15 doesn't have 7 years of support...

I understand, I would consider the s26+ I think you would enjoy it with larger screen and support for years.

 

[SyCoREAPER]

I understand, I would consider the s26+ I think you would enjoy it with larger screen and support for years.

Support is relative. Samsung has done a horrendous job at providing security updates. With the S23 they were getting one out every month or 2 at most. Now, barely at all, including my S25

Since you're not into photography which is not a bad thing, no need for the Ultra. Go with the Plus. That extra screen while sounding only a bit bigger on paper makes a big difference watching things.

 

[edubfromktown]

Support is relative. Samsung has done a horrendous job at providing security updates. With the S23 they were getting one out every month or 2 at most. Now, barely at all, including my S25

Since you're not into photography which is not a bad thing, no need for the Ultra. Go with the Plus. That extra screen while sounding only a bit bigger on paper makes a big difference watching things.

I've received monthly updates on a regular basis (with two delays as I recall- after the initial release after receiving the phone in January and one other time).

Might your mobile provider be the more likely "culprit"?

The major advantage of Ultra S25 (or S26) over the Plus for me is the 50 MP ultra wide lens compared to 12 MP ultra wide on the Plus models.

 

[SyCoREAPER]

I've received monthly updates on a regular basis (with two delays as I recall- after the initial release after receiving the phone in January and one other time).

Might your mobile provider be the more likely "culprit"?

The major advantage of Ultra S25 (or S26) over the Plus for me is the 50 MP ultra wide lens compared to 12 MP ultra wide on the Plus models.

Negative. T-Mobile isn't the fastest but is a faster one. Plus they along with unlocked are the only ones that do Betas.

Is yours a U or U1?