South Korean manufacturer launches Galaxy S26 family with a focus on artificial intelligence and expanded battery

Samsung Galaxy S26

Samsung Galaxy S26 - Divulgação/Samsung

The South Korean manufacturer presented its new generation of premium smartphones during a global event hosted by San Francisco. The entry-level model of the Galaxy S26 family arrives on the national market costing R$7,499. Todos devices now leave the factory with a minimum of 256 GB of internal space under UFS 4.0 technology. The memory standard ensures extremely fast data transfer rates for heavy applications.

The annual update focuses primarily on energy efficiency and improving native artificial intelligence tools. Engineers made specific modifications to the hardware to support local data processing. The design has only undergone subtle ergonomic adjustments. The commercial strategy seeks to attract consumers who prioritize prolonged use of the device without relying on sockets. Especialistas from the sector assess that the brand maintains its high-end standard focused on security.

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Two-nanometer Processadores marks technical division between models

The standard and Plus versions adopt the Exynos 2600 processor in most sales regions. The component uses advanced 2-nanometer lithography. The chip has deca-core architecture. Ele reaches a maximum clock rate of 3.8 GHz on its highest performance cores when running extremely heavy tasks. The decision marks the return of the manufacturer’s own semiconductors to the most affordable models in the global line. The integrated graphics processing unit promises substantial gains in game rendering. The hardware processes artificial intelligence locally. Laboratory Testes indicate superior heat dissipation compared to the previous generation, preventing overheating. The initial RAM remains fixed at 12 GB to ensure fluidity when switching applications.

The Ultra version exclusively uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip in all markets. The component delivers superior speed. The processor has exclusive optimizations developed in direct partnership with the smartphone manufacturer to maximize performance. Preliminary results show a broad advantage in computational stress scenarios. The advanced model has 16 GB of RAM. The technical structure caters to users who require maximum multitasking without any type of system crash.

Capacidade energy receives increase and more expensive version reaches 60 W recharge

Energy retention received special attention from engineers in this new annual update. The base model has grown. The capacity jumped from 4,000 mAh to 4,300 mAh in this generation. Esta’s physical expansion of the power cell works in conjunction with the processor’s 2-nanometer lithography to optimize consumption. The practical result is a notable increase in the duration of daily use. The intermediate model maintains a 4,900 mAh battery. The top-of-the-line version preserves 5,000 mAh, delivering an estimated autonomy of 31 hours of continuous video playback.

Energy replacement presents significant differences depending on the variant chosen by the consumer. Entry-level models remain limited to wired charging.