There was a time when I believed in the two-year upgrade cycle. Usually, this time period resulted in meaningful changes between generations. Nowadays, though, it’s getting more difficult to tell devices apart even three years later.
While I have yet to try Samsung’s newly launched Galaxy S26 series, the devices don’t feel like a significant leap from the S23 series. Now that we know the details about the new Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus, here’s why I think it’s not really worth the upgrade if you currently have an S23 or S23 Plus.