Ice Universe claims that the Galaxy S26 series does not improve on the Galaxy S25 series’ peak brightness of 2,600 nits, which was also the same as the Galaxy S24. Even the Galaxy S26 Ultra model is claimed to maintain a peak brightness of 2,600 nits. For reference, here’s how the base Galaxy S26’s competitors rank when it comes to peak brightness:
So while 2,600 nits of brightness is more than enough for outdoor use, we can’t help but think that Samsung is capping the maximum brightness of the Galaxy S26 either because the AMOLED panel used can’t be bright enough or to keep temperatures in check. The first reason is not a major problem because the Galaxy S25’s screen is already very good, but the second reason suggests that Samsung does not have great confidence in the cooling solution inside the Galaxy S26 Series.
Finally, Ice Universe claims that just because Samsung is capping the maximum brightness of the Galaxy S26 series at 2,600 nits doesn’t necessarily mean the company won’t use the latest M14 OLED panels. The biggest advantage of the latest M14 AMOLED displays is their reduced thickness, higher brightness and improved energy efficiency.
