Everything We Think We Know About the Samsung Galaxy S26 Series

It’s been over a year since the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra were unveiled, which means we’re overdue for some new flagship phones from Samsung. While nothing has been officially revealed about the Galaxy S26, a number of leaks and rumors have appeared online, giving a pretty good idea of ​​what to expect.

With the caveat that none of this is confirmed (although this information all comes from well-known tipsters with decent track records when it comes to future Samsung products), here’s everything the rumors are telling us right now. We’ll know how perfect this is once the devices are announced, perhaps as soon as the end of this month.

What rumors say about the Samsung Galaxy S26 series launch date and prices

Samsung revealed the Galaxy S25 phones on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, and then they went on sale on Friday, February 7. It’s already February 2026 and there’s still no word on the Galaxy S26 series, so for whatever reason, Samsung hasn’t been able to stick to the same schedule it used last year for launching its flagship phones.

Still, we should see these handsets appear before we’re too far into 2026. According to information obtained by the team at Dealabs, Samsung is planning to hold a launch event on Wednesday, February 25, which would be the day of the week Samsung usually likes to hold its Unpacked events.

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This date was repeated by veteran leaker Evan Blass, so it seems as certain as anything can be without any official confirmation. There will then be a short pre-order period before the phones actually go on sale, as usual, and the Galaxy S26 series is expected to start shipping on Wednesday, March 11.

As for pricing, it looks like these Galaxy S26 handsets will cost you as much as their Galaxy S25 counterparts when they were first released. Multiple sources, including South Korean media, predict the following starting prices: $799 for the Galaxy S26, $999 for the Galaxy S26 Plus, and $1,299 for the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

What rumors say about the design of the Samsung Galaxy S26 series

The three models we’re expecting – the standard model, the Plus model and the Ultra model – match what Samsung has done in previous years, including 2025. It’s possible we’ll see a more affordable FE (Fan Edition) version of the Galaxy S26 later in the year: the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE launching in September 2025.

What we probably won’t see is a Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge. The Galaxy S25 Edge, the thinnest Galaxy phone yet, broke its case in May 2025, measuring just 5.8mm front to back. However, several sources (including the highly respected Jukan) suggest that poor sales led to the model being discontinued this year. (It appears demand is also low for the iPhone Air.)

The Galaxy Z Fold 7’s rear camera design is expected to be used on the Galaxy S26.
Credit: Samsung

When it comes to the design of these phones, we don’t expect many changes. Android Headlines has released renders for the 6.3-inch Galaxy S26, 6.7-inch Galaxy S26 Plus, and 6.9-inch Galaxy S26 Ultra: This represents a slight increase in screen size (from 6.2 inches) for the standard model compared to the Galaxy S25, but the other two appear to have the same screen size as their predecessors.

The only real change in terms of aesthetics is a pill-shaped camera island on the back. This was missing on the Galaxy S25 series, but appeared on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. Several colors have been rumored, partly due to wallpaper leaks: they include gray, peach, purple, light blue, black and silver for the standard model, and black, white, silver umber, sky blue, cobalt purple and rose gold for the Ultra model.

What Rumors Say About Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Specs and Features

Samsung Galaxy S26 phones will ship with the standard processor speed bump: As SamMobile reports, it appears the handsets will feature a mix of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Samsung’s own Exynos 2600 processor, depending on region. If previous years are any indication, all handsets sold in the US will feature Snapdragon processors.

Don’t expect massive advancements in cameras: according to South Korea’s The Elec, the Galaxy S26’s cameras will match those of the Galaxy S25 (50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, and 10MP 3x telephoto), as Samsung tries to cut costs. However, the Ultra model could benefit from a new 10 MP telephoto lens.

Galaxy S25 series launched.
Credit: Samsung

There is perhaps better news when it comes to battery capacity, although it is only one of the factors contributing to battery life. As Wccftech reports, the Galaxy S26 is rumored to feature a 4,300mAh battery, compared to its predecessor’s 4,000mAh battery, and the other two models will apparently also get similar bumps.

It looks like this will be the year Samsung adds a MagSafe-style wireless charging accessory to its flagship Galaxy phones. WinFuture has managed to obtain details on some of the official magnetic cases that appear to be reaching us, as well as the phones themselves.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Credit: Lifehacker

There is one feature that Samsung has officially announced, namely a “new privacy layer” for Galaxy phone screens. When this privacy feature is enabled, it will be much harder for anyone but you to see what’s on your screen, reducing the chances of “surfers” peeking at passwords, PINs, or other sensitive information.

Overall, it looks like we’ll be getting some rather modest upgrades from Samsung this time around, both in terms of hardware design and internal specs. On the software side, there are several new features to look forward to with One UI 8.5, including improved security and sharing tools, as well as more AI features.