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An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletterWe're almost certainly only a few weeks away from the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S26 family, with the next Galaxy Unpacked likely to be held on February 25.
Yet despite this set to be one of the larger 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’re excited for the Samsung Galaxy S26, a hefty 70% of respondents said they weren't hyped for the much-rumored new phones, with comments noting there's not much to get excited about given the iterative nature of phones and the lack of tipped upgrades for next-generation Galaxy models.
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Do you want big camera upgrades? This could be hard, given that the Galaxy S25 Ultra is one of the best camera phones around.
A new chipset is almost guaranteed for the Galaxy S26 range, but that might not be enough to move the excitement needle. So what type of performance would you like to see?
In a recent poll, battery life topped the list as the most desired phone feature for TechRadar readers. So would you like to see the Galaxy S26 come out with new battery tech or accessories to boost battery life beyond a day of heavy use?
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There's a lot of possibility when one unshackles the mind from the rumor mill. Now, a lot of the above could be wishful thinking, and we may just have to accept an iterative generation of Samsung phones.
But head to the comments section below and do let me know what you'd like to see from the Galaxy S26 to get your hype gland pumping once again.
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TOPICS Samsung CATEGORIES Samsung Phones Roland Moore-ColyerSocial Links NavigationManaging Editor, Mobile ComputingRoland Moore-Colyer is Managing Editor at TechRadar with a focus on phones and tablets, but a general interest in all things tech, especially those with a good story behind them. He can also be found writing about games, computers, and cars when the occasion arrives, and supports with the day-to-day running of TechRadar. When not at his desk Roland can be found wandering around London, often with a look of curiosity on his face and a nose for food markets.
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