February 2026’s flagship showdown peaks on February 25 with Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event (likely in San Francisco, live stream on Samsung.com/YouTube). The Galaxy S26 series—S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra—is set to drop with refined designs, major camera boosts, advanced Galaxy AI, and Android 16. Leaks are solid, teasers are out (camera upgrades highlighted), and this could be Samsung’s strongest S-series yet.
For Indian buyers, expect strong competition from Vivo V70/iQOO 15R in mid-range, but the S26 Ultra remains the premium Android king. Here’s everything we know right now—confirmed from leaks, teasers, and reliable sources.
Launch & Availability Details
- Event: Galaxy Unpacked – February 25, 2026 (watch live on Samsung India YouTube/Samsung.com)
- Pre-orders/Sales: Likely start late February/early March globally; India sales early March via Samsung.com, Amazon, Flipkart, offline
- India Focus: Expect launch offers, trade-ins, bank discounts (HDFC/ICICI common), and quick delivery
Design & Build: Slimmer, Rounder, Premium
The series refines the look without radical changes:
- Slimmer bodies (Ultra at 7.9mm vs previous 8.2mm)
- Lighter weights (Ultra ~214g)
- Rounder corners for better grip
- Colors: Cobalt Violet (hero), Black, Sky Blue, White + exclusives
- S Pen on Ultra: Full support
- Display:
- S26/S26+: 6.3–6.7-inch FHD+/QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED, 120Hz
- Ultra: 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED, 1-120Hz, 2600 nits, new Privacy Display (anti-peep from sides)
- Build: Armor Aluminum/Gorilla Glass, IP68
Camera: Big Upgrades in Zoom & Low-Light
Samsung teases “enhanced zoom and low-light video”—expect pro-level results:
- Ultra: 200MP main (f/1.4 better aperture), 50MP ultrawide, 10MP 3x + 50MP 5x periscope, 12MP selfie
- S26/S26+: Upgraded main/ultrawide (likely 50MP+), improved processing
- Features: Advanced Nightography, AI EdgeFusion (fast image gen), pro video modes, better stabilization
Photography/videography fans, this could top current flagships.
Performance & Software: Next-Gen Power + AI
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (global; Exynos 2600 possible in India)
- RAM/Storage: 12GB+ starting, up to 1TB
- Software: Android 16 + One UI 8.5 (7+ years updates)
- Galaxy AI: Smarter agents, on-device editing, new tools (quick AI images, call enhancements)
Blazing speed for gaming, multitasking, and AI tasks.
Battery & Charging: Improvements but No Revolution
- Ultra: 5000mAh (same as before, but efficient chip helps)
- Charging: 60W wired (faster), 25W wireless (Qi2 support, magnets via cases)
- S26/S26+: Similar or slight boosts
Battery life should be excellent thanks to optimizations.
Expected Price in India
- Galaxy S26: ~₹75,000–₹85,000
- S26+: ~₹95,000–₹1,05,000
- S26 Ultra (base 256GB): ~₹1,20,000–₹1,35,000+ (higher storage more)
Watch for launch deals—Samsung often slashes effective prices significantly in India.
Why Watch Galaxy Unpacked February 25
In a stacked month, the S26 series brings polish: better cameras, slimmer design, privacy features, long support, and AI smarts. It battles iPhone rumors and Google/Pixel in premium space.
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