It’s been four months since I started using the iPhone 17, and it continues to prove that it's one of the best bang-for-the-buck flagships around. This is largely thanks to the upgrades I’ve been begging to get for years now, like a 120Hz refresh rate and 256GB of starting storage. However, the Galaxy S26 could steal its thunder, with even bigger upgrades tipped for Samsung’s base flagship model.
So far, rumors hint at a February 25 reveal at the next Galaxy Unpacked event. That’s less than a month away, and the juiciest Galaxy S26 rumors have me optimistic that it’s going to be a solid best phone contender.
