Samsung is preparing to launch its new Galaxy S26 lineup, and all the phones in this series are expected to arrive with powerful upgrades aimed at shaking up the premium smartphone market. Over the past few weeks, there was confusion around the launch timeline. Some reports pointed to a January launch, while others suggested February. Now, however, the launch window for the Galaxy S26 series appears to be finalized.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Launch Date
As it does almost every year, Samsung plans to introduce its flagship S-series at the start of the year. This time, the company is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26 lineup at a Galaxy Unpacked event on 25 February 2026. In India, the phones are likely to go on sale by the end of February or sometime in March 2026.
What’s new in the Galaxy S26 series
The upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup is expected to bring noticeable changes across design, display, performance, battery, and cameras. Several reports over the past few weeks have revealed key details, giving a fairly clear picture of what Samsung is planning with this generation.
Design and display details
All models in the Galaxy S26 series are expected to feature a unified camera module, giving the lineup a more consistent look. The Galaxy S26 Ultra may adopt more rounded corners, similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 7, along with new color options. To match this rounded design, Samsung could also introduce a newly shaped rounded S Pen.
In terms of displays, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to come with a 6.9-inch QHD Samsung M14 OLED display. The standard Galaxy S26 may feature a smaller 6.2-inch QHD OLED display, while the S26 Plus is reportedly getting a 6.9-inch OLED panel.
Performance and chipset strategy
Samsung is expected to follow a split chipset strategy for the Galaxy S26 series. In some regions, the phones may be powered by Samsung’s new Exynos 2600 chipset, which is said to be built on a 2nm process and could be the world’s first smartphone chipset based on this technology. In other markets, the series is likely to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
Battery and charging
Battery upgrades are also expected across the lineup. The Galaxy S26 Ultra may retain a 5,000mAh battery, but could get a boost in charging speed, moving from 45W to 60W wired fast charging.
The standard Galaxy S26 is expected to feature a 4,300mAh battery, while the S26 Plus could come with a larger 4,900mAh battery.
Camera upgrades
Cameras are expected to be one of the biggest highlights of the Galaxy S26 series. The Galaxy S26 Ultra may offer reduced lens flare and improved image processing. It is expected to feature a quad-camera setup, including a 200MP primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, a 12MP 3x telephoto lens, and a 50MP 5x periscope telephoto lens.
The Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus are also expected to get a new 12MP 3x telephoto lens, paired with a 50MP primary sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide lens.
Final takeaway
Overall, the Galaxy S26 series looks set to focus on meaningful refinements rather than radical changes. With upgrades across design, performance, charging, and especially cameras, Samsung appears to be aiming for a well-rounded flagship lineup that builds steadily on its previous generation.
Ramesh is a technology writer at gemch.in, covering smartphone launches, leaks, and comparisons. His articles focus on real-world features, performance, and value-for-money insights to help readers make informed buying decisions.