The Galaxy S26 leaks paint a pretty sad picture if you were hoping for a major upgrade. But I’d happily choose this small flagship instead.
I was cautiously optimistic when I heard that Samsung might overhaul its Galaxy S26 series lineup. What especially caught my eye was evidence that Samsung was planning to launch a Galaxy S26 Pro in place of the expected Galaxy S26. The name alone suggested that we were looking at a more feature-packed base model. That would be a long-overdue move as the base Galaxy S flagship has always been small yet bereft of upgrades.
Unfortunately, spec leaks point to anything but a Pro handset. Furthermore, a recent leak also suggests that the entry-level model will revert to the standard Galaxy S26 name rather than the Pro moniker.
Assuming these Galaxy S26 leaks are accurate, then I think people should buy this other small phone instead.A small(ish) phone done right
Vivo launched the X300 and X300 Pro in China last week, but both phones will be coming to global markets. The X300 Pro is undoubtedly the more premium flagship of the two, but the X300 also stands out.
Vivo said the X300 is actually a successor of sorts to the X200 Pro Mini, largely due to its similarly compact form factor. It’s not a sub-6-inch phone, but the 6.31-inch display still makes for a pocket-friendly design compared to conventional high-end phones. In fact, the device is slightly bigger than the base Galaxy S25 and a little smaller than the Pixel 10 and Xiaomi 15.
This size means I have little trouble reaching the top of the screen, while the phone also fits into my pants pockets without peeking out. Sure, the Galaxy S25 offers a similar size advantage, and the expected Galaxy S26 will likely continue this trend. However, a quick look at the vivo X300 spec sheet reveals that you’re getting a lot of phone in a small package compared to the notoriously stingy Samsung.Who says smaller phones should lack features?
The standard X300 has an impressive spec sheet compared to Samsung’s base flagships. Perhaps the most notable addition is the 6,040mAh battery, which is just over 1,000mAh larger than the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s battery and over 800mAh larger than the battery in the Pixel 10 Pro XL.
