Samsung Galaxy S26 series to launch on February 25, here’s what you can expect
Samsung is just days away from launching the Galaxy S26 series. Rumors have been going around for some time now regarding the company’s latest flagship lineup. Let’s take a deeper look at what you can expect from the Galaxy S26 series.
Samsung is set to hold its first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2026 in just a few days. The Korean giant has teased its next-generation flagship devices, the Galaxy S26 series, for the event. And there are many rumors spreading about what we can expect from Samsung this time.
The Galaxy S26 series is expected to consist of three devices – Galaxy 26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. Here’s everything you need to know about Samsung’s upcoming flagship before it launches.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 series design and display
The Galaxy S26 series is rumored to feature a significant design update, with all three models including a new integrated camera module, similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
The top-of-the-line Galaxy S26 Ultra may have more rounded corners and be slightly thinner than its predecessor at 7.9mm. The device is also expected to use an aluminum frame instead of the titanium we saw on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The leak suggests that the Ultra may come in new color options like purple, black, white, and silver.
All models are expected to use Samsung’s new M14 AMOLED panel for better efficiency and visuals. While the base Galaxy S26 is likely to use a 6.3-inch panel, the Galaxy S26 Plus is expected to pack a 6.7-inch unit. The screen size of Galaxy S26 Ultra will probably be 6.9 inches.
Additionally, Samsung has teased that the Galaxy S26 Ultra is set to include an inbuilt privacy feature to hide sensitive content from viewers.
Samsung Galaxy S26 series cameras
The Korean giant is unlikely to make any major moves with the Galaxy S26 series cameras. The Galaxy S26 Ultra may have the same setup as its predecessor – a 200-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel ultrawide, a 10-megapixel 3x telephoto, and a 50-megapixel 5x periscope lens. The front camera is expected to be a 12-megapixel unit.
However, according to reports, Samsung is expected to improve image processing which will result in more accurate skin tones.
The Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus will likely come with the same camera setup as their predecessors – a 50-megapixel primary, a 12-megapixel ultrawide, and a 10-megapixel 3x telephoto.
Samsung Galaxy S26 series performance and battery
Samsung is likely to use a split-chipset strategy for the Galaxy S26 series, with the devices featuring either the Exynos 2600 or the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, depending on the region. Although it is not yet clear which chipset will come to us.
On the battery front, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will likely retain the 5,000mAh cell from the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but with faster charging speeds – 60W wired and 25W wireless.
The base Galaxy S26 is expected to come with a 4,300mAh battery instead of its predecessor’s 4,000mAh battery. While a 4,900mAh unit can be used in the Galaxy S26 Plus. Rumors also indicate that Samsung may bring Qi2 wireless charging support to the entire lineup, making the devices essentially compatible with Apple’s MagSafe.
Apart from the expected specifications, AI will be the main focus this time. Samsung is expected to include more AI features across the entire lineup.
Samsung Galaxy S26 series launch and expected price
The Galaxy S26 series will be launched on February 25, 2026 at the Galaxy Unpacked event to be held in San Francisco, US. There is no official word on the price yet. However, Samsung may keep the price of the S26 series unchanged from its predecessor.
For reference, the Galaxy S25 price started at Rs 80,999 and the Galaxy S25 Plus was priced at Rs 99,999. Galaxy 25 Ultra was launched with a price tag of Rs 1,29,999.
