Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Launch: What to Expect
Samsung is set to unveil its Galaxy S26 series, including the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, today, February 25, at its Unpacked event in San Francisco. The event starts at 10 a.m. PT and will be live-streamed on Samsung's website and YouTube channel. The Galaxy S26 series is expected to be available in stores starting March 11.
Galaxy S26 Series: Rumored Features and Specs
Here's a summary of the rumored specifications for the Galaxy S26 series:
- Processors: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (TSMC 3nm) or Exynos 2600 depending on the market.
- RAM: LPDDR5X RAM. Some rumors suggest 16GB of RAM for all models.
- Display: 120Hz refresh rate, with potential increase in touch sampling rate.
- Privacy Display: New “Privacy Display” technology based on “Flex Magic Pixel” to prevent shoulder surfing.
- Operating System: Android 16 with One UI 8.5.
Galaxy S26 and S26+
The Galaxy S26 will have a 6.3-inch FHD+ AMOLED display and a 4,300mAh battery, while the S26+ will feature a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display and a 4,900mAh battery. Both are expected to have a triple-camera setup with a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 10MP telephoto lens.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Galaxy S26 Ultra may feature a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED display. The phone may feature a 200MP wide primary sensor, a 50MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP periscope lens with 5x optical zoom. It's also rumored to have a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. The battery is rumored to be 5,500 mAh.
Galaxy S26 Series: Price and Pre-order
The Galaxy S26 is rumored to start at €999 in Europe. Pre-orders started February 11 with a refundable token amount. Samsung is offering a free storage upgrade for early buyers in Europe.
Conclusion
Samsung is launching the Galaxy S26 series today, February 25, with sales expected to begin on March 11. The series includes the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, with improvements to processors, displays, and camera systems. The event will be live-streamed, and pre-orders are already underway.
