Samsung Galaxy S26 launches on February 25, 2026 with featuring AI-powered tools, a 6.3-inch AMOLED screen, triple rear cameras, a 4,300mAh battery, and an expected India price between ₹79,999 and ₹82,999.
Samsung Galaxy S26 launches on Feb 25, 2026, with AI features [Photo: X]
Samsung Galaxy S26 Unpacked Event: Samsung Galaxy S26 will usher in a new era of smartphone usage in 2026 and the three versions will have the newest AI, better camera capability, and longer-lasting batteries. As Unpacked is set to be on February 25, it is anticipated that the new smartphones will make splashes in the world of technology, with the help of Snapdragon 8 Elite and seven years of software updates. The new smartphones are also focused on the high-end segment of the Indian market, which is already captured by the existing smartphones a quarter. Project the Galaxy AI to transform our smartphone usage.
Samsung has confirmed its first Galaxy Unpacked of 2026 as on February 25 at San Francisco, to make the S26 launch early in the flagship calendar, and to steal mindshare before competitors can do so. It begins at 10:00 AM PM, which gives Samsung a prime-time global opportunity to promote its Next AI Phone narrative.
On 25th February, Indian viewers can watch it at 11.30 PM IST at Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom India and the company Youtube channel. In the case of India, which is one of the most important premium markets of Samsung, the late-night feature will make Unpacked a live tech show to the fans and early adopters.
First-mover leaks suggest Galaxy S26 will start around the 80 000 price point with larger storage being slightly more than or a bit less than 90 000. When Samsung is in possession of this band, they will create the standard S26 as the small flagship to replace the Ultra, which is targeted by the users who prefer the highest level of performance without necessarily the size or the six-figure cost.
In addition to phones, Unpacked will focus on AI, privacy, and ecosystem cohesion as the building blocks of Samsung 2026 roadmap. New privacy features such as angle-based screensaver, extension of assistant, and camera improvements, the introduction of the new Galaxy Buds line should also be part of the detailed segments.
Samsung is maintaining a three-tiered approach Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra. All three will be equipped to have updated chipsets, AI-first capabilities and improved power efficiency, the Ultra will retain its position as the spec monster in the family.
Samsung along with phones is highly anticipated to launch the Galaxy Buds 4 and 4 Pro with updated and more streamlined hardware and closer to Galaxy integration. Head-gesture controls, more generous Find My-form-like shortcuts, and better AI assistant integration are leaking out into the Buds, making it more of an audio accessory.
Samsung is not marketing Galaxy AI as a sham, but as something to use every day in communication, camera utilization and productivity. Looking forward to on-device generative capabilities, smarter editing, voice and text based assistants operating simultaneously and more of an emphasis on privacy conscious AI processing where feasible.
Compact 147x70x7.2mm, 168g with Flat 6.3" glass, aluminium frame, Gorilla Victus 2, IP68, AKG stereo speakers, ultrasonic fingerprint.
158x76x7.5mm, 195g. Flat 6.7" LTPO glass, aluminium, Victus 2, IP68, UWB, Dolby Atmos, DeX support.
163x78x8.4mm, 225g with titanium frame, flat 6.9" Gorilla Armor 2, IP68, S Pen, vapor cooling, under-display fingerprint.
According to leaks, Galaxy S26 Ultra will not have a better front camera than the Galaxy S25 Ultra but rather with better cameras and AI processing to better rival other competitors who have increased the years of selfie megapixels. In this, also, Samsung seems to prefer clever image processing, such as skin tones, HDR, stabilisation, to headline sensor leaps.
Provided that Samsung can fulfill the promises of the leaks and teasers it makes, i.e. meaningful AI, improved privacy, and improved camera and battery performance, the S26 line may redefine the expectations of a normal flagship in 2026. Nevertheless, it will be determined whether the daily users can consider those AI advances in small, daily tasks or it will be limited to the launch-day demonstrations.
Disclaimer: Samsung Galaxy S26 specs based on leaks & teasers; official details may differ. Prices are estimates. Features subject to change post-Feb 25, 2026 launch.
