Samsung Galaxy S26 Series: Launch Date, Specs, and Pricing

Samsung is gearing up to unveil its next flagship smartphone lineup, the Galaxy S26 series, on February 25th. The series includes the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, alongside the expected launch of the Galaxy Buds 4 series at the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event in San Francisco.

Galaxy S26 and S26+ Specifications

The Galaxy S26+ is anticipated to feature a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. In some markets, including India, it is expected to be powered by the Exynos 2600 chip, coupled with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. A 4900 mAh battery with 45W charging support is too likely. The camera setup may include a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 10-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.

The standard Galaxy S26 is expected to sport a more compact 6.3-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, also with a 120Hz refresh rate. Performance is expected to be handled by the Exynos 2600 chip in select markets, paired with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. The battery capacity is projected to be 4300 mAh with 25W charging support.

Galaxy S26 Ultra Specifications

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to boast a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with QHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Globally, it will likely utilize the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and as much as 1TB of storage. The battery capacity is expected to remain at 5000 mAh, with potential upgrades to 60W charging speeds.

The camera system on the S26 Ultra is anticipated to be a significant upgrade, featuring a 200-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel periscope lens with 5x optical zoom, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide shooter, and a 10-megapixel telephoto lens offering 3x zoom.

Processor Differences

The Galaxy S26 and S26+ will reportedly be powered by the Exynos 2600 SoC in Europe, while the S26 Ultra will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, with slightly overclocked Prime CPU cores.

Pricing and Availability

Details regarding pricing are still emerging, but Forbes reports a new price strategy and pre-order deal will accompany the launch of the S26 Ultra. More information on pricing and deals is available on Forbes.

Samsung is also offering trade-in credits of up to $900 toward the new phones. Times Now News provides further details on the launch and expected specifications.

Privacy Display

Samsung has teased the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display in a new video, hinting at enhanced privacy features. SamMobile has more on this feature.