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Galaxy S25: Buy Now or Wait for Galaxy S26?
Should you buy Samsung Galaxy S25 today or wait for S26 in early 2027? Honest analysis of what changes and who should wait.
Von Alex Carter·
The Galaxy S25 series brought meaningful Galaxy AI upgrades. Galaxy S26 is rumored for January 2027 — should you wait?
What S26 will bring
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Larger vapor chamber
- Galaxy AI year-three (on-device LLM upgrades)
- Possible camera periscope upgrade on Ultra
Buy S25 now if...
- Your current phone is S22 or older
- You can get a trade-in or carrier deal
- You want the One UI experience matured by 12+ months of updates
Wait for S26 if...
- You're on S23 or S24
- You're a camera/video enthusiast
- You want maximum lifespan for a 4-year phone