Samsung Galaxy S26 Prepaid

Overview

The Samsung Galaxy S26 delivers a smooth, responsive experience driven by Galaxy AI³. Whether you’re multitasking or creating, everything feels effortless on a larger⁶ , vibrant display that automatically enriches color for photos and videos.

When inspiration strikes, Photo Assist⁵ with Galaxy AI³ makes it easy to remove distractions from photos while restoring details or apply artistic styles like painting, black and white or playful illustrations to give your photos an entirely new look. Want more creativity? Creative Studio⁵ makes it simple to create stickers, personalize pictures and generate new images from simple prompts. Galaxy S26 brings performance, immersion and creativity together, keeping your world fast, vivid, and inspired.

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4.8

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Great product!!

Gonzalo . 13 hours

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using the Samsung Galaxy S26 for a few days now and I’m genuinely impressed. The performance is incredibly fast and smooth, even when multitasking with multiple apps open. The display is absolutely stunning—bright, sharp, and perfect for watching videos or browsing. One of the standout features for me is Galaxy AI. The smart assistance tools are surprisingly useful in everyday situations, from helping organize tasks to improving photos automatically. It really feels like the phone adapts to how you use it. The camera quality is also exceptional. Photos come out detailed with great color balance, even in low light. Battery life has been very reliable and easily lasts through a full day of heavy use. Overall, the Galaxy S26 feels like a true next-generation device. Between the powerful performance, beautiful design, advanced camera system, and the helpful Galaxy AI features, it’s easily one of the best smartphones I’ve used.

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Excellent upgrade!

remeloe . 14 hours

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The new Galaxy S26 is lighter and the performance feels smoother. Galaxy AI is integrated seamlessly to assist with all of your tasks and even spell check texts.

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Auto suggestion should be enabled.
For location information, location permission should be allowed.
Galaxy AI basic features provided by Samsung are free. Any Samsung enhanced AI features and all third-party AI features are subject to different terms and may be subject to fees. (Galaxy AI basic features are listed under "Advanced intelligence” in Samsung Services Terms and Conditions.)
Requires Samsung account login and internet connection. Editing with Photo Assist results in a resized photo up to 12MP.
Requires an internet connection / Samsung account login. Edited images may be resized and will have a visible AI watermark. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.
As compared to S25 Series.

Specs

Smart suggestions¹. Brilliant timing.

Now Nudge with Galaxy AI³ is your behind-the-scenes assistant that just gets you. When you need to reply to a text¹, search for info or fill out an online form, Now Nudge uses your screen cues to pull up information saved on your phone², right when you need it. That means quicker replies, fewer frantic app switches and more moments that feel like you’re running your day — and not the other way around.

Remove the mess. Restore the magic⁴.

Quickly transform your photos by simply typing or tapping using Photo Assist⁴ with Galaxy AI³. Did someone take a bite of your dessert before you took the photo? Just type, “Make this piece of cake look perfect,” and your pic is fixed like magic. Want to add in a few plates or cups to elevate the scene? Pull objects from Samsung Gallery, and they’ll naturally blend in with the scene’s lighting and shadows. You can even apply AI-generated styles to give your photo a totally different vibe.

Smart suggestions¹. Brilliant timing.

Remove the mess. Restore the magic⁴.

Design

Colors

Black, Sky Blue, Cobalt Violet, White

Height

5.88”

Width

2.82”

Notable Materials

Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 , Armor Aluminum 2

Depth

0.28”

Weight

5.89 oz

Charging Port

Type-C

Accessibility

Auditory

Hearing aid support, Live Caption, Live Transcribe, Real-Time Text, Sound Amplifier, Sound Notifications

Voice Assistant

Bixby, Gemini, Perplexity

Mobility/Cognitive

Switch Access

Hearing Aid Compatibility

Y, PASS

Visual

Magnification, Text and display, TalkBack, Select to Speak

Battery

Standby Time

Up to 281 hrs

mAh (per hour)

4300mAh (Non-removable)

Usage Time

Up to 26.19 hrs

Powershare

Yes

Fast Charge

Yes, Super Fast Charging (Up to 25W)

Wireless Charging

Yes

Network

4G LTE speeds range between 20 and 148 Mbps for downloads and between 2 and 15 Mbps for uploads. Great for voice calls, downloading files, web surfing and other activities that don't require higher bandwidth.

Wi-fi

SAR

Head SAR : 1.19 W/kg | Body SAR : 1.20 W/kg | Hotspot SAR : 1.19 W/kg | Simul. SAR : 1.58 W/kg

Global & Roaming Network

LTE Roaming 1,3,7,8,12,18,19,20,26,28,71 | GSM/UMTS Quad | 5G: n77, n78

FCC ID

A3LSMS942U

5G Nationwide

5G speeds range between 35 Mbps and 148 Mbps for downloads and between 5 and 33 Mbps for uploads. Great for gaming, streaming, and other steady bandwidth activities

5G Ultra Wide-Band

5G Ultra Wideband speeds range between 163 and 622 Mbps for downloads and between 9 and 48 Mbps for uploads. Great for work, file-sharing, video conferencing, and other high-bandwidth activities.

World Device

Works in over 200 countries depending on your plan

Additional Features

WEA

WEA 3.0

Prop 65

Y, Reproductive Harm

Camera

Front Camera

12MP AF F2.2

Rear Camera

(Wide)50MP OIS AF F1.8, (Tele) 10M 3x OIS AF F2.4, (UltraWide)12MP FF F2.2

Video

Front: 4K(3840 x 2160) @ 60fps | Back: 4K(3840 x 2160) @ 60fps, 4K(3840 x 2160) @ 120fps (for Slow motion), 8K(7680 x 4320) @ 30fps

Camera Modes

Portrait, Photo, Video, Pro, Pro Video, Food, Panorama, Slow Motion, Hyperlapse, Portrait Video

Performance

Bluetooth

Y, BT 5.4

Processor

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 for Galaxy

Android 16

Memory/Storage

256GB + 12GB | 512GB + 12GB

Hotspot

Security

Ultrasonic Fingerprint, Face Recognition

Display

Screen

6.3” FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display

Refresh Rate

120Hz Adaptive

Aspect Ratio

19.5:9

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Samsung Galaxy S26
Data Cable Type C to C
Quick Start Guide
Terms & Conditions

Auto suggestion should be enabled.
For location information, location permission should be allowed.
Galaxy AI basic features provided by Samsung are free. Any Samsung enhanced AI features and all third-party AI features are subject to different terms and may be subject to fees. (Galaxy AI basic features are listed under "Advanced intelligence” in Samsung Services Terms and Conditions.)
Requires Samsung account login and internet connection. Editing with Photo Assist results in a resized photo up to 12MP.
Requires an internet connection / Samsung account login. Edited images may be resized and will have a visible AI watermark. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.
As compared to S25 Series.

Reviews

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4.8

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Great product!!

Gonzalo . 13 hours

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Excellent upgrade!

remeloe . 14 hours

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

The phone is amazing

HeroxHermit . 17 hours

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Galaxy ai is very helpful. Awesome feature to have

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Good phone

Marblrock . 18 hours

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Absolutely, love. How fast the phone is. How bright the phone is? How clear the phone looks, how light it is. Absolutely, just love the phone.

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Functional & Capable Device

DTXNorthSide . 1 day

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The S26 is a very functional and capable phone, but aside from that it appears to be pretty basic and alot like last years S25. The Galaxy AI is a nice addition but using it is a headache. Doesn't seem to be capable of much more than Googles Gemini. The Perplexity thing (browser) could be nice if it actually merged smoothly. It's counterpart (Comet) seems extremely basic and "Hey Plex" never worked. One out of 10 I'd give the device a 8.

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S26 is a downgrade

Steve . 1 day

So i purchased the base model s26 and let me tell you that the image quality is poor and blurry , the colors are terrible , the colors of video reels on facebook and youtube have a yellow/greenish hue tint. Too much brightness and contrast , RBG does nothing , i upgraded from a galaxy s20 5g and i must say it still has a better display/colors than the s26. I've been a galaxy phone type guy for a while because i don't like iphones but the s26 is really turning me off.

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Amazing phone

Mlok24 . 1 day

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This phone has more and a lot of new feautures that i really love and amazing design

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Responsive, fast, comfortable to hold

GoSpartans . 1 day

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Using Galaxy AI to optimize my day and live a purposeful life

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My Great Samsung phone

LovemyS26 . 1 day

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My s26 makes everything I do in life easier for example I'm cooking using both my hands but need to talk to my daughter I just tell my phone to call my daughter and turn on the speaker done and I don't have to repeat myself set alarms or trun on the music app or shop on line or search for the definition of a word or find out the weather for a certain day in a certain city or state or dictate this message anything I need made easier I love it 😀

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The speed and efficiency is amazing

Nacf22 . 1 day

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have found this particular tool to be an invaluable aid in my daily routine. Its ability to streamline tasks and offer intelligent suggestions has significantly improved my productivity. The Galxy AI features, in particular, stand out for their intuitive nature and helpfulness. I appreciate how seamlessly it integrates into my workflow, making complex operations feel effortless. Overall, my experience with this technology has been exceptionally positive.

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FAQs

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Clay . Mar 6, 2026

Why only 4g?

Verizon Customer Support9 days

The Galaxy S26 can connect to both 5G and LTE networks. -Lauren

Stuck wondering . Mar 6, 2026

What are "select unlimited plans", and why does the Verizon app pretend it doesnt know my plan?

Verizon Customer Support10 days

These are the qualifying plans for our promotion Line must remain on Unlimited Ultimate or Unlimited Plus phone plan. Link to all our plans https://www.verizon.com/plans/unlimited?CMP=TXT_CON_OTH_22222_NA_20230926_NA_NM20230101_00001~Joe M

Keith . Mar 4, 2026

Does the stylist have the camera taking options. Like the s24

Verizon Customer Support11 days

While the Galaxy S26 does not come equipped with the S-Pen, it is important to note that the S-Pen of the Galaxy S26 Ultra does not offer the remote camera control or wireless shutter features. -Necia

Echidna . Mar 1, 2026

Does it have a slot for a mini sd card?

Peter Iwanow . Feb 28, 2026

Does this phone have image stabilization?

Verizon Customer Support16 days

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S26 camera does have video image stabilization. You can find out details here: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10010343/#:~:text=Access%20Quick%20controls&text=Recommended%20Articles -Joe

Jesica . Feb 27, 2026

What is the color depth?

Verizon Customer Support17 days

Full device specs can be located through the manufacturer here https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26/ -Kaye

AI Questions . Feb 27, 2026

Can the AI features be removed? If not, is there a way to turn them off completely and/or only allow processing on the device?

Verizon Customer Support18 days

While the AI software itself cannot be removed, most AI features can be turned off. -Lauren

SET UP . Feb 26, 2026

How do i setup data transfer from old to new phone?

Verizon Customer Support19 days

Visit our Content Transfer Center for information on moving content to your new phone by visiting here: https://www.verizon.com/support/content-transfer-help/ -Joe

Cheryl . Feb 25, 2026

Is the galaxy s26 an android phone?

Verizon Customer Support19 days

Yes, the Galaxy S26 is an android phone.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Prepaid

4.8

Great product!!

Excellent upgrade!

Smart suggestions¹. Brilliant timing.

Remove the mess. Restore the magic⁴.

Make it. Edit it. Share it.

Fast. Powerful. AI-ready.

Richer color. Sharper detail.

Group selfies made easy.

Smart suggestions¹. Brilliant timing.

Remove the mess. Restore the magic⁴.

Design

Accessibility

Battery

Network

Additional Features

Camera

Performance

Display

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4.8

Great product!!

Excellent upgrade!

The phone is amazing

Good phone

Functional & Capable Device

S26 is a downgrade

Amazing phone

Responsive, fast, comfortable to hold

My Great Samsung phone

The speed and efficiency is amazing

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