Samsung has announced that its next Galaxy Unpacked event will be held on February 25 in San Francisco. The company is expected to reveal the Galaxy S26 series, including the S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra. Pre-reservations are already available in several markets.
The event starts at:
- 10 am PT
- 1am
- 1pm ET
- 7pm CET
- 7pm WAT
You can watch the live stream on Samsung’s website or YouTube channel.
Galaxy AI Still At The Center
Artificial intelligence is once again central to Samsung’s strategy. The company has described the new Galaxy devices as built to simplify everyday interactions and to make Galaxy AI seamlessly integrated from the moment it is at hand.
A standout rumored feature is a privacy display expected on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. This will let users hide sensitive parts of the screen, like notifications from others nearby, adding extra visual privacy.
Processor Choices: Snapdragon or Exynos.
Samsung seems likely to keep using two types of processors:
- In the US and China, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will likely use Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chip.
- In most other regions, the Galaxy S26 and S26+ are expected to use Samsung’s own Exynos 2600 chip.
Snapdragon processors have usually performed better than Exynos chips in benchmarks and heat management, but recent versions are closing the gap.
Battery and Charging Details.
Leaks suggest the Galaxy S26 models will have similar battery sizes as before, with small improvements in charging speed:
- Galaxy S26: 4300 mAh battery
- Galaxy S26+: 4900mAh battery
- Galaxy S26 Ultra 5000 mAh to 5100 mAh battery, depending on the final version, with wireless charging, positioning it competitively in the premium flagship segment.
Camera and Hardware Changes.
Banner resolutions will likely stay the same, but reports say the Galaxy S26 Ultra may get better lenses with larger apertures for improved low-light photos. The S26 and S26+ are expected to keep their screen sizes the same as before and will come with 12 GB of RAM as standard smartphones. Samsung is also likely to introduce the Galaxy Buds 4, featuring an updated design following comparisons between the previous generation and Apple’s AirPods.
Pre-Registration and Special Offers
Samsung is now taking pre-reservations before the launch. In some markets, customers can get early access by paying a small refundable fee. In the US and parts of Europe, signing up gives you a $30 credit, and if you pre-order, you could get up to $150 in credit without needing a trade-in.
What’s Coming on February 25
As most specs have already leaked, the February 25 Galaxy Unpacked event will probably highlight software updates, AI features, and Samsung’s plans for its wider ecosystem.
Source: Samsung Galaxy S26 Launch Set for February 25 with New AI and Privacy Features
