Samsung Galaxy S26 launched in India on Feb 25, 2026, with 6.3-inch 120Hz AMOLED, Exynos 2600, 50MP camera, and 4,300mAh battery. Check price ₹87,999 onwards and pre-booking details.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Launched in India
Samsung Galaxy S26 Launched: Today, Samsung introduced its newest little flagship to the Indian market with the Galaxy S26. Pre-bookings for the phone, which has a 50MP triple camera configuration, an Exynos 2600 engine, and a 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, open today.
The Galaxy S26 joins the larger S26 Plus and premium S26 Ultra in Samsung's 2026 lineup. It runs on One UI 8.5 based on Android 16 and comes with seven years of software support. General sales begin March 11, 2026.
Samsung confirmed the final pricing for the Galaxy S26 in India. The base model starts at ₹87,999 for the 256GB storage variant. The higher storage option is priced at ₹1,07,999.
Here is the full pricing breakdown:
256GB storage: ₹87,999
512GB storage: ₹1,07,999
The phone comes in four standard colors: Cobalt Violet, White, Black, and Sky Blue. Samsung's online store also offers two exclusive colors: Pink Gold and Silver Shadow. Samsung also launched the Galaxy Buds 4 alongside the phone. The standard Buds 4 cost ₹16,999, and the Buds 4 Pro with 24-bit audio are priced at ₹22,999.
Samsung Galaxy S26: Display & Build
Under the hood, the Galaxy S26 runs on Samsung's Exynos 2600 processor, built on a 3nm GAA (Gate-All-Around) process. Fast read and write speeds are achieved by pairing it with UFS 4.0 storage and 12GB LPDDR5X RAM operating at 10.7 Gbps.
The phone ships with Android 16 and One UI 8.5 out of the box. Samsung promises seven years of major OS upgrades and security updates, supporting the device through 2033.
The camera system includes improved Nightography for low-light shots and AI-enhanced scene recognition. The 12MP front camera uses the AI ISP for better skin tones and detail in selfies.
The Galaxy S26 features a 4,300mAh battery that supports 25W wired rapid charging via USB Power Delivery 3.0. It also allows for 15W wireless charging 2.0 and 4.5W reverse wireless charging for accessories such as the Galaxy Buds.
Samsung's AI battery management optimizes power distribution based on usage patterns. The phone can deliver all-day battery life on moderate use.
The Galaxy S26 comes with new Galaxy AI tools integrated into One UI 8.5:
Photo Assist lets users edit photos by typing commands like "make it night" to change lighting or remove objects using on-device AI. When a friend requests photos in a message, Nudge now automatically provides relevant ones. Brief now gives individualized morning and evening summaries based on calendar events, messages, and travel plans.
Circle to Search with Google now recognizes multiple objects in one image, allowing users to search for everything in a photo at once. The phone also includes Perplexity AI and a revised Bixby with natural language comprehension.
The Galaxy S26 has 5G connectivity with both sub-6 GHz and mmWave bands, Wi-Fi 7 with 320MHz channels, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC for payments, and UWB for precise device tracking.
Samsung Knox with Knox Vault is a security tool that isolates sensitive data such as PINs and fingerprints. The phone also offers a Private Album in the Gallery that leverages hardware-backed encryption without the need for a separate Samsung account login.
Pre-booking for the Galaxy S26 begins today, February 26, 2026, via numerous channels:
Online: Samsung India official website (order now), Amazon India, and Flipkart
Offline: Samsung Opera House, Samsung Exclusive Stores, and major electronics retailers
Carriers: Leading telecom operators with installment plans
Customers can check exchange offers and bank discounts at the time of purchase. The phone will be available in stores starting March 11, 2026.
