Perplexity Could be Default AI Assistant on Samsung Galaxy S26 as Part of 'Wide 3g2o4v Ranging' Deal: Report

Samsung could also integrate Perplexity's AI features into some of its own applications. 491451

Written by David Delima | Updated: 4 June 2025 16:26 IST

Perplexity Could be Default AI Assistant on Samsung Galaxy S26 as Part of 'Wide-Ranging' Deal: Report

The successors to the Galaxy S25 series of smartphones are expected to debut in 2026 l4e1h

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Perplexity could arrive on the Samsung Galaxy S26 series
Samsung and Perplexity are said to be close to reaching a deal
Motorola partnered with Perplexity to bring its assistant to its phones

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Samsung could equip next year's Galaxy S26 series of smartphones with Perplexity's AI assistant, as part of a "wide-ranging" deal, according to a Bloomberg report. The South Korean tech conglomerate could also incorporate AI features from Perplexity across its apps, including Samsung Internet and Bixby, it's virtual assistant. Perplexity has already partnered with Motorola to integrate its AI assistant on the company's smartphones. Apple is also said to have discussed the addition of Perplexity as a search engine and plugin for Siri, as alternatives to Google and ChatGPT, respectively.

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Citing people with knowledge of the matter, a Bloomberg report states that Samsung is close to g a deal with Perplexity to integrate the latter's AI features on the company's smartphones. As part of the deal, Samsung could offer access to Perplexity as the default AI assistant on its next generation of smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy S26 series.

While Perplexity could be the default assistant option on the Galaxy S26 series, it will also be integrated with other Samsung apps, as part of the deal. For example, the Bixby, which has fallen behind Google's virtual assistant, could be upgraded with Perplexity. Similarly, the Samsung Internet browser could offer for Perplexity's search features, as per the report.

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Samsung currently offers Galaxy smartphone owners to access its Galaxy AI suite of features, as well as Google's Gemini assistant and features like Circle to Search. If the company reaches a deal with Perplexity, it could provide s with an alternative assistant that is capable of performing actions on behalf of a , just like Gemini.

Meanwhile, Apple has reportedly been considering Perplexity as an AI-powered search option for Safari. Google has been the default search engine on Apple's devices, but the Cupertino company is said to be considering Perplexity as an alternative to Google.

Samsung would not be the first smartphone maker to partner with Perplexity to its devices. Earlier this year, Motorola tied up with the AI firm as part of a deal to ship the Perplexity AI assistant on Motorola handsets.

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The successors to the Galaxy S25 series of smartphones aren't expected to debut until January 2026, if the company's previous launch timelines are any indication. As a result, it's best to take these claims with a touch of salt, and we're likely to learn more about the company's smartphones in the coming months.

Samsung Galaxy S25 735132

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Compact and excellent aesthetics
Top-notch display
AI features loaded
One UI 7 brings nice updates
Decent cameras

Bad
25W fast-charging limit
Expensive (base price)

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S25 review

Display 6.20-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S25+ 5u2p2n

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Solid build and aesthetics
Excellent performance
Fantastic cameras
One UI 7 and extended software
Powerful speakers

Bad
Expensive (base price)
Not a huge upgrade over S24+

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S25+ review

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4900mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1440x3120 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 325u1b

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 3900mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1440x3120 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 5b3g5h

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
New design is for the better
Cameras deliver consistent performance
Good battery life
Excellent performance
Smooth UI

Bad
S-Pen is a downgrade
No Dolby Vision
Low light camera performance is lacking
Slow charging

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Display 6.90-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1400x3120 pixels

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