For most of my adult life, I’ve gravitated towards larger phones like the iPhone Pro Max and Samsung’s Ultra models. But over the past few years, I’ve spent time with more compact devices — the Samsung Galaxy S25, OnePlus 13s, and now the Samsung Galaxy S26. And I have to admit, switching to something smaller feels refreshing.That said, compact phones usually come with their fair share of compromises, and thermals are often the biggest concern. That’s where the Galaxy S26 does things differently — it handles most day-to-day tasks without getting uncomfortably warm.