Samsung will host an event on February 25 in San Francisco, where the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra are expected to be announced.
The Galaxy S26 lineup will likely be revealed in just a few days. Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event is set for February 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. PT (1:00 p.m. ET) in San Francisco. The Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra are expected to replace last year’s S25 models.
Earlier this year, Samsung released the Galaxy Z Trifold in the US for $2,899. It was the first twin-hinge foldable and sold out quickly. While Samsung hasn’t confirmed which products will appear at Unpacked in San Francisco, the Galaxy S26 and possibly other devices are expected.
Samsung’s event is scheduled one week before Mobile World Congress, the year’s biggest smartphone show, which begins in Barcelona. While it may seem late for Samsung, it’s still early enough in 2026 to influence other premium Android phones coming this year.
Expectations are high for the S26 phones. Buyers want the best possible features and premium at premium prices, especially amid current financial constraints. Samsung needs to add enough new features to keep its top phones competitive, especially after the iPhone 17 series introduced new perks.
Generative AI is common in many gadgets, so Samsung needs to find unique ways to use it and help its phones stand out in the crowded premium market.
The Galaxy S26 lineup will likely include a standard S26, a larger S26 Plus, and the high-end S26 Ultra, similar to previous years. While major redesigns aren’t expected, there may be some changes to the hardware, such as cameras.
Here are the details we know so far about the Galaxy S26 series launch.
Galaxy S26 Line Up Overview
Galaxy S26
Early rumors from Android Authority suggested Samsung might replace its base phone with a more expensive Pro model, but recent leaks indicate the standard Galaxy S26 will remain. The design likely won’t change much, though a raised camera bump could return after the new S25’s flush design.
What rumors tell us:
- Screen column 6.3-inch display (The Galaxy S25 has a 6.2-inch display)
- Cameras: the ultrawide camera could get an upgraded 50-megapixel sensor.
- Processor and RAM: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip in the US and China, and 12 GB of RAM
- Battery: 4300 mAh Battery
Galaxy S26 Plus and S26 Edge
Samsung reportedly considered replacing the larger S26 Plus with the slimmer S26 Edge, but weaker sales of last year’s S25 Edge may mean the S26 Plus will return this year, according to 9to5 Google.
What Rumors Tell Us:
- Screen: 6.7-inch display
- Cameras: The Ultra-Wide Camera could get an upgraded 50 MP sensor.
- Processor and RAM: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip in the US and China, and 12 GB of RAM.
- Design Column: It will be 7.35 mm thick.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Galaxy S26 Ultra, like the other S26 models, is expected to use the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 in the US and China. Phone Arena reports the phone may switch back to an aluminum frame instead of titanium, similar to what Apple did with the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Plus.
What rumors tell us:
- Storage: up to 1 TB
- Charging: Support for 60W wired and 25W wireless charging
- Processor and RAM: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip in the US and China, and 16 GB of RAM
- Battery: 5000 mAh Battery
New Galaxy Buds 4
Summers say Samsung will launch the new Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro with its phones. Images from Android Authority show that both models have redesigned stems with burnished metal strips, making them look less like Apple AirPods than the Buds 3. The regular Buds 4 appear to be all plastic, while the Pro models have silicone ear tips as before.
New AI Features and Bixby Updates
New AI features usually come with the latest Galaxy phones, and rumors suggest the S26 will follow this trend. Samsung has hinted at a new privacy shield for future phones, likely the S26 series, that blocks part of the display from side views to protect notifications or apps from others.
Leaks indicate that AI will selectively display images only for people looking directly at the phone. This feature is expected on all S26 models, as no leaks suggest otherwise.
The S26 phones could use generative AI to generate images faster than before. In November, Samsung announced a partnership with Nota AI to improve on-device AI. According to Phone Arena, this will bring Edge Fusion, a version of Stable Diffusion, to the S26, speeding up text-to-image generation by running it directly on the phone instead of relying on the cloud. Nota AI’s technology will be integrated at the processor level.
Source: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Is Days Away: Galaxy S26 Rumors, How to Watch and More
