Samsung launched the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra at Galaxy Unpacked in San Francisco on February 25, 2026. Pre-orders opened the same day, and the phones were expected to be available globally from around March 11, 2026.
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Samsung kept three models: the Galaxy S26, the S26+ and the S26 Ultra. Earlier leaks had suggested new names such as “Pro” and “Edge”, but those names were not used. Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 series was announced alongside the phones.
Highlights
Samsung highlighted a new Privacy Display, Galaxy AI features, and upgrades to camera and video. Reports described the S26 Ultra as the flagship of the range.
Prices in India
Reports on Indian prices differ. One report gives Rs 87,999 for the base Galaxy S26 with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Another gives Rs 1,39,999 for the S26 Ultra with 12GB and 256GB, with a pre-order offer. Check Samsung’s official site for current prices, as they vary by storage size and offers.
Editor’s note: an earlier version of this article was a July 2025 rumour piece that gave speculated specifications, prices and model names. It has been rewritten to report the official launch.
Sources
- Smartprix, Samsung Galaxy S26 series launches with Privacy Display, Galaxy AI and Pro video upgrades (February 2026): https://us.smartprix.com/bytes/samsung-galaxy-s26-series-launches-with-privacy-display-galaxy-ai-and-pro-video-upgrades
- Gulf News, Samsung Unpacked 2026: prices, specs and upgrades about Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra: https://gulfnews.com/technology/samsung-unpacked-2026-prices-specs-and-upgrades-about-galaxy-s26-s26-and-s26-ultra-1.500456115
- Gizmochina, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra launched: specs and price (25 February 2026): https://www.gizmochina.com/2026/02/25/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-launched-specs-price/
- Marvelof, Samsung Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra launched: price in India, specs and availability: https://marvelof.com/gadgets/samsung-galaxy-s26-galaxy-s26-galaxy-s26-ultra-launched-price-in-india-specs-availability
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