After months of leaks and speculation, Samsung has finally confirmed the launch date of its next flagship smartphone lineup: the Galaxy S26. The new lineup is expected to include the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 Ultra, with all three models tipped to offer significant improvements in camera capabilities and overall performance. In addition to the new smartphones, Samsung is also expected to introduce the Galaxy Buds 4 series at the same Unpacked event. Here’s everything you need to know about the launch event, including how to watch it live and what the new devices could offer.
Samsung has confirmed that the next Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on February 25 in San Francisco. The event will begin at 10 AM PT, which is 11:30 PM in India. Viewers across the world can watch the live stream on Samsung’s official website (Samsung.com), Samsung Newsroom, and the company’s YouTube channel.
Like I mentioned before, Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26 series at the Unpacked February 2026 event. This lineup will most likely include three models: the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 Ultra.
The standard Galaxy S26 is expected to feature a 6.3-inch AMOLED 2X display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It could run on the new Exynos 2600 processor, paired with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB UFS 4.0 storage. The phone may pack a 4,300mAh battery with 25W wired and 15W wireless charging. For cameras, it is said to include a 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide lens and a 12MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.
The Galaxy S26 Plus is likely to offer a larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display with the same 120Hz refresh rate. It may use the same chipset and similar RAM and storage options. The device is tipped to house a bigger 4,900mAh battery with faster 45W charging, along with Qi2 wireless and reverse wireless charging support. The camera setup could remain similar to the standard model.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to feature a 6.9-inch AMOLED 2X QHD+ display. It may be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. For photography, the Ultra model could include a 200MP main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, two telephoto lenses (3x and 5x zoom), and a 5,400mAh battery with 60W charging.
In India, the Galaxy S26 may start at around Rs 82,999, while the S26 Plus and S26 Ultra could be priced at approximately Rs 99,999 and Rs 1,32,999, respectively.
Alongside the new smartphones, Samsung is also likely to unveil the Galaxy Buds 4 series at the same Unpacked event.
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