Samsung Galaxy S26 Tipped to Launch on February 25- Samsung Galaxy S26 series is tipped to launch on February 25, 2026, at the Galaxy Unpacked event. This series will include S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra models. Here, I have provided detailed information about the Samsung Galaxy S26 standard variant, which is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC in some regions, while some regions may get the Exynos 2600 chipset.
The phone is rumoured to get a 50MP main sensor, a slightly upgraded 4300mAh battery pack with fast charging support, and an aerospace-grade aluminium frame. Here are all its features, specs, price, pre-order, and sale dates mentioned below.
Price, Launch Date, Sale & Pre-order Details
Samsung Galaxy S26 phone is expected to be officially unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25, 2026, and the pre-orders may start in February 2026, with a general sale expected around March 11, 2026. The phone is expected to be priced approximately between ₹79,990 and ₹84,999 for the base variant, similar to its predecessor, and the pricing for higher storage variants will be higher.
Camera Setup and Battery Pack
In the rear section of the Samsung Galaxy S26 phone, it may feature a triple rear camera system, which will include an updated 50MP main sensor with OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 12MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. Whereas in front, it is likely to get a 12MP selfie camera.
The phone will get a slightly upgraded 4300mAh battery pack, which is up from the S25’s 4000mAh battery cell, and it is expected to support 25W wired fast charging and 25W Qi2 wireless charging.
Display and Design
Samsung Galaxy S26 phone is expected to feature a 6.3-inch flat LTPO AMOLED display with a QHD or FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. It is expected to offer a peak brightness of 2600 nits, which will provide better visibility in harsh sunlight conditions.
The phone will likely feature an aerospace-grade aluminium frame, a glass front, and it may have an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. A slightly redesigned rear camera module is also expected.
Performance
When it comes to performance, it will likely use a dual-chip strategy. It may feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC in some regions like North America, China, and Korea, while other regions, including India, may get the Exynos 2600 chipset. It is also expected to come with 12GB of RAM and storage options of 256GB and 512GB, and it may drop the 128GB storage option.