Samsung Galaxy S26 Reviews Turn Mixed as Price Hikes, Display Complaints and AI Glitches Cloud Ultra Gains
Early buzz on Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S26 series? It’s split. The Ultra model drew applause for its upgraded camera and tweaks to hardware, according to reviews and troubleshooting notes out in the last two days. But there’s plenty of noise about display issues, some AI stumble, and bigger questions on whether the base models justify the price. Samsung is pushing up prices for the S26 and S26+, banking on features like Galaxy AI and the Ultra’s Privacy Display—an option that restricts side-angle viewing—to win over buyers. The company said the phones hit shelves on March 11. Reuters previously reported that higher memory chip prices had already started to pinch margins, prompting the increases.