SpaceX says “most existing mobile devices already support” the 800 MHz band it wants for Starlink Mobile. So I went through the official spec sheets. Recent Pixels, three Motorola phones and the OnePlus 15 list the band for both 4G and 5G, while Samsung's US Galaxy S26 range lists it for 4G only.
Which Band Is It?
The spectrum is band 26 on LTE and n26 on 5G, the 800 MHz band formerly used by Sprint. SpaceX is buying up to 14 MHz of it (817-824 MHz and 862-869 MHz) from Grain Management, which picked it up from T-Mobile in August. The FCC accepted the application on November 10, with comments due December 1, as we covered in our earlier look at the deal.
SpaceX hasn't said whether it will run 4G or 5G on this spectrum, which is why I checked both lists for every phone below. Qualcomm-powered base stations are due from 2027, per our report on the Qualcomm and Starlink partnership. Rivals are moving too, with AST SpaceMobile saying AT&T and Verizon satellite service will switch on before 2027.
Pixel 10 and Pixel 11
Google's spec pages list band 26 for LTE and n26 for 5G Sub-6 on the Pixel 10 and Pixel 11. That makes them the cleanest match of any Android phone I checked. I haven't confirmed the Pro and Fold variants yet.
What About iPhones?
Apple's US iPhone LTE and 5G listing shows both band 26 and n26 on the iPhone 16, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Since this is an Android site, I'll leave it there, but iPhone owners aren't left out.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Range
Samsung's US spec pages list B26 (850) under 4G LTE for the Galaxy S26, S26+, S26 FE and Z Fold8 Ultra. None of them lists N26 among the 5G bands. The S26 Ultra matches.
Samsung labels that list as software enabled, so it reflects what's switched on today. On 4G, these phones should be covered. On 5G, they aren't listed.
Motorola Razr, Edge and Moto G Power
Motorola's datasheet for the Razr 2026 lists both n26 and B26. The Moto G Power 2026 does too, and Motorola's Edge 2026 page lists n26 alongside LTE 26. Motorola notes that specs can vary by market, so check your exact model.
OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 13
OnePlus lists n26 for 5G and band 26 for LTE on the US OnePlus 15. The OnePlus 13 keeps band 26 on LTE, but its 5G list doesn't include n26. So the split runs within OnePlus as well as between brands.
How to Check Your Own Phone
Look up your exact model number on the manufacturer's spec page. Band lists often differ between US and international versions of the same phone. Then look for B26 in the LTE list and n26 in the 5G list.
Takeaway
If you're buying with Starlink Mobile in mind, the Pixel 10 and 11, the 2026 Motorola phones and the OnePlus 15 list the band for both 4G and 5G. Samsung buyers don't need to panic, because every S26 model I checked lists B26 for LTE. The only gap is n26 on 5G.
It'll be worth seeing whether SpaceX runs 4G or 5G on this spectrum once the FCC process wraps, and whether Samsung's lists change by then. For now, the band list on your phone's spec page matters more than the logo on its back. To see where Starlink Mobile actually works, read our coverage guide.
