Samsung Galaxy S26 review

The Galaxy S26 is the pick for people who want Samsung's flagship in a smaller size and need hearing aid streaming. Samsung's US accessibility page lists it as both ASHA certified and Bluetooth LE Audio certified, and it appears in Samsung's volume control pass list under ANSI C63.19-2019. As with the A57, Samsung does not list conversational gain per model on that page and says the figure on the box is the lowest found across tested conditions. The phone has a 6.3-inch display in a 7.2 mm, 167 g body, which is easy to hold against a hearing aid microphone or telecoil for long calls, and a 4300 mAh battery. The issue is value. At $899.99 before trade-in it costs $100 more than the Pixel 10, which publishes stronger hearing aid data and a longer update period. Buy it if you prefer Samsung's software and accessories.

Who it is for

Samsung users who want a compact flagship

Price

From $899.99 before trade-in at Samsung's US store when checked.

From $899.99 before trade-in
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Listed as ASHA certified and Bluetooth LE Audio certified on Samsung's US accessibility page
• Passes Samsung's HAC volume control listing under ANSI C63.19-2019
• 6.3-inch display in a 7.2 mm, 167 g body
• 4300 mAh battery
• Galaxy AI features

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Both ASHA and LE Audio streaming
• Strength: Light 167 g body is easy to hold to the ear
• Strength: Samsung's full flagship feature set
• Weakness: Most expensive phone on this list
• Weakness: Samsung does not publish its conversational gain figure on the accessibility page
• Weakness: 4300 mAh battery is the smallest here

Key facts

• Price: From $899.99
• Streaming: ASHA and LE Audio certified
• HAC standard: ANSI C63.19-2019, volume control pass
• Display: 6.3-inch
• Weight: 167 g

Where it ranks

Samsung Galaxy S26 is No. 9 in our Best Hearing Aid Compatible Phones verdict.