Samsung has officially introduced its latest flagship smartphones under the Samsung Galaxy S series, announcing the all-new Samsung Galaxy S26, Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. While the overall design language remains familiar from last year’s Samsung Galaxy S25 series, the new generation brings substantial internal upgrades and AI-driven enhancements focused on improving everyday usability.
“We believe AI should be something people can depend on every day, designed to work consistently for everyone and without the need for expertise,” said TM Roh, Chief Executive Officer, President, and Head of Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics. “With the Galaxy S26 series, we focused on making AI feel effortless, working quietly in the background so people can focus on what matters.”
Here’s everything you should know about the new Samsung flagship series.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads the lineup with top-tier specifications.
It sports a 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. Powering the device is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset, which delivers up to 19% CPU, 39% NPU, and 24% GPU performance improvements compared to its predecessor. A newly redesigned vapour chamber and enhanced thermal interface placement ensure better heat dissipation during gaming, multitasking, and extended video recording sessions.
One of the standout features is the integrated Privacy Display, a hardware-level solution that keeps on-screen content clearly visible to the user while limiting visibility from side angles. Unlike traditional privacy screen protectors, this feature is built directly into the display.
It functions in both portrait and landscape orientations and can automatically activate when entering PINs, passwords, or launching selected apps. The phone also supports Partial Screen Privacy for protecting notification previews and a Maximum Privacy Protection mode for stronger side-angle shielding.
The quad-camera setup includes:
For selfies and video calls, there is a 12MP front camera. New features such as Enhanced Nightography Video and an improved Super Steady mode with horizontal lock aim to deliver clearer and more stable footage, even in low light and high-motion environments.
The battery capacity remains at 5,000mAh, but wired charging has been upgraded to 60W with Samsung claiming up to 75% charge in about 30 minutes using a compatible adapter. The device also supports wireless charging and Wireless PowerShare.
Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct, and Bluetooth 6.0. The handset retains its IP68 certification for dust and water resistance.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is available in three memory variants –
The Samsung Galaxy S26 and Samsung Galaxy S26+ share most of their core specifications with differences mainly in display size and battery capacity.
Both devices feature Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays with adaptive 1–120Hz refresh rates and Vision Booster technology. The Galaxy S26 offers a 6.3-inch FHD+ screen, while the Galaxy S26+ steps up to a 6.7-inch QHD+ panel.
In most global markets, both phones are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset. However, they will be available with the Exynos 2600 variant in India.
Both models include a triple-camera system, which includes –
Storage configurations include 12GB RAM paired with either 256GB or 512GB internal storage.
Battery capacity differs between the two models are as follows –
Meanwhile, both devices support Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare, and carry an IP68 rating.
All three smartphones run One UI 8.5 based on Android 16 and are promised seven years of OS upgrades and security updates.
Samsung also introduced Samsung Care+25, offering coverage tailored to user needs including fast repairs for accidental damage, extended warranty options, and certified expert support both domestically and internationally.
The Galaxy S26 series features a unified design language and comes in Cobalt Violet, White, Black, and Sky Blue. Samsung Dot Com exclusive colours include Pink Gold and Silver Shadow.
Pre-orders for the Galaxy S26 series are open starting February 25 with shipping scheduled to start from March 11 in multiple countries.
Answer. Samsung has launched three flagship models, Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, all featuring AI-driven enhancements and One UI 8.5.
Answer. The Ultra offers a 6.9-inch QHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, integrated Privacy Display, quad-camera setup with a 200MP primary lens, and upgraded 60W wired charging.
Answer. Both share core specs but differ in display size and battery. The S26 has a 6.3-inch FHD+ screen with 4,300mAh battery (25W charging), while the S26+ features a 6.7-inch QHD+ panel with 4,900mAh battery (45W charging).
Answer. All three devices run One UI 8.5 based on Android 16 and come with a promise of seven years of OS upgrades and security updates, plus Samsung Care+25 coverage options.
Answer. Prices start at USD 899.99 for the Galaxy S26 (12GB + 256GB) and go up to USD 1799.99 for the Galaxy S26 Ultra (16GB + 1TB). Pre-orders began on Feb 25, with shipping from March 11 globally.
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