Samsung Galaxy S26 phone is an unannounced upcoming smartphone series expected to be officially unveiled at a Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25, 2026, with sales beginning in March 2026. The phone is expected to get satellite communication features, and it will also include AI advancements and improved camera image processing, particularly in low light. The phone is expected to utilise Qi2 magnetic charging support for snap-on accessories. Here are all the expected features, price, and launch date details of Samsung Galaxy S26 phone mentioned below.

Expected Price & Launch Date

Samsung Galaxy S26 phone is expected to be officially unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25, 2026, and it is expected to go on sale around March 11, 2026. The phone is expected to start from around ₹79,990 for the base variant, and Samsung aims to keep prices stable despite rising component costs, but regional variations are possible. You should keep in mind that Samsung has not officially revealed the price yet.

Camera Setup and Battery Pack

In the rear section of Samsung Galaxy S26 phone, it is expected to come with a triple camera system which will feature a 50 MP main sensor + 12 MP ultra-wide lens and a 12 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, whereas in front it is expected to get a 12 MP front selfie shooter for selfies and video calls. The phone is also expected to have a 4300 mAh lithium-ion battery pack, and it may support fast charging and Qi2 wireless charging.

Display and Design

Samsung Galaxy S26 phone may feature a compact 6.3 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 144 Hz refresh rate, and it may get up to 4000 nits peak brightness. The phone is likely to retain an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, stereo speakers, and an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for secure unlocking, and it is also expected to offer new and enhanced Galaxy AI features.

Performance

Samsung Galaxy S26 phone will be powered by either the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset in most markets, or it may also get Samsung’s own Exynos 2600 chipset. The phone will likely run on Android 16 with Samsung’s One UI 8.5 interface out of the box, and it is expected to come with 12 GB of RAM and storage options starting from 256 GB.

Satellite Communication & Other Specs

Samsung Galaxy S26 phone is expected to come with a satellite communication feature, but the feature is less likely to come in the Indian market. The phone is expected to be a refinement of the previous S25 series, with a potential return to a single camera island on the standard S26 model.