Samsung has locked in February 25, 2026 as the official date for its Galaxy S26 next-generation flagship smartphones. The announcement confirms for us that the upcoming S26 series will headline the company’s Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event.
The lineup is expected to include three models: Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. When is Unpacked 2026 taking place?
The launch event will stream live at 11:30 p.m. IST.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 with AI focus
As well as Galaxy S25, Samsung is positioning the Galaxy S26 lineup as its most AI-focused smartphone series yet. The company has emphasized deeper integration of its Galaxy AI ecosystem, promising smarter, more adaptive features designed to simplify everyday use.
In its announcement, Samsung noted that the new devices are “built to simplify everyday interactions” and make AI feel seamlessly integrated from the moment users power on the phone.
Expect improvements in on-device intelligence, real-time assistance, and personalization across apps, photography, and productivity tools.
Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra Performance Upgrades
Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to feature Qualcomm’s next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, delivering improved performance and power efficiency.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy S26 and S26+ could run on Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2600 chipset in select markets.
Across the lineup, configurations are expected to go up to:
- 16GB RAM
- 1TB internal storage
That would place the S26 series firmly among the most powerful Android devices of 2026.
Samsung Galaxy S62 Display Sizes and Design
Samsung is unlikely to dramatically overhaul the S26 design language this year, instead focusing on refinements.
Expected display sizes:
- Galaxy S26: 6.3-inch display
- Galaxy S26+: 6.7-inch display
- Galaxy S26 Ultra: 6.9-inch display
All models are likely to retain AMOLED panels with high refresh rates and improved brightness levels.
S26 Camera Setup: Evolution, Not Revolution
Major camera changes are not expected this cycle.
- Galaxy S26 Ultra: 200MP primary sensor (likely retained from predecessor)
- Galaxy S26 and S26+: 50MP main camera
- Front camera: 12MP selfie sensor across models
Samsung may instead focus on AI-powered computational photography improvements rather than hardware upgrades.
Battery and Charging
Battery capacity may see solid improvements:
- Galaxy S26: 4,500mAh
- Galaxy S26+: 4,900mAh
- Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5,500mAh
Charging speeds are expected to remain at 45W wired charging, with wireless charging support continuing across the range.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Expected Pricing
As premium flagship devices, the Samsung Galaxy S26 series is expected to sit in the upper price tier:
- Base model: Above €750
- Galaxy S26+: Likely above €940
- Galaxy S26 Ultra: Highest pricing in the lineup
Final pricing will be confirmed at launch.
With AI integration becoming central to smartphone competition, Samsung appears ready to double down on AI software rather than radical hardware changes. The Galaxy S26 series may not reinvent the form factor, but it aims to refine performance, extend battery life, and make AI more practical in everyday use.
All eyes will now turn to February 25, 2026 to see whether Samsung delivers meaningful upgrades – or simply a polished upgrade of last year’s model.
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