The Galaxy S26 is rumored to be ridiculously light compared to most modern phones. That might sound like an upgrade, but not to me.
I’ve been an Android user since the early days, and in that time, I’ve used dozens of devices of all shapes and sizes. Recently, my phone habits have been a bit more predictable, as I’ve mostly stuck to the Samsung Galaxy family. In the US, there are only a few Android brands to choose from, and I’ve stuck with Samsung phones simply because I trust the brand to deliver a consistent, reliable experience.
While my heart remains loyal to the Pixel in many ways, I’ve been burned too many times over the years by bootloop issues, reliability concerns, and even my own carelessness on one occasion.
One thing I don’t like about Samsung? The company’s obsession with making its phones thinner and lighter. If the latest rumor proves accurate, the Galaxy S26 could be ridiculously lightweight at just 137g. I realize that for many, this might sound like a good thing. For me, it has me questioning whether I’ll stick to Samsung’s flagships going forward — at least, if the rumors prove true.Lighter phones have unseen disadvantages
On paper, thinner and lighter might sound like a positive upgrade.
