Summary of the Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra specifications and the official launch schedule for the premium smartphones.
Although Samsung has not yet sent media invitations for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Series launch event, in 2026 Samsung will continue to lead with three main smartphones: the Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Regarding the launch of these three models, multiple sources agree that Samsung will hold the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event on 25 February 2026, alongside other products like the Galaxy Watch.
The Galaxy S26 is expected to have a 6.3-inch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, focusing on being slim, lightweight, and ergonomically designed for comfortable handling.
For the frame, Samsung uses Armor Aluminum 2 and Gorilla Glass Victus 2, with IP68 certification for water and dust resistance.
ChipsetIt is likely to switch between the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Exynos 2600 chipsets depending on the region where it is sold.
The Galaxy S26's rear camera system includes three lenses: a 50-megapixel main camera, a 10-megapixel telephoto, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide, with a 12-megapixel front camera.
Samsung is expected to increase the battery capacity to 4300 mAh, up from the previous 4000 mAh.
The Galaxy S26+ will continue to emphasize slimness and ergonomic design, featuring a 6.7-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display with a maximum brightness of 2600 nits, a resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
ChipsetThe exact chipset, whether Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 or Exynos 2600, is yet to be confirmed. It will have three rear cameras: a 50-megapixel main, 10-megapixel telephoto, and 12-megapixel ultra-wide, plus a 12-megapixel front camera.
The battery capacity is 4900 mAh with support for 45W fast charging.
The largest model in the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, the Ultra features a 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels, maximum brightness of 2600 nits, and Gorilla Armor 2 glass that reduces reflections.
Additionally, the Galaxy S26 Ultra supports the use of the S Pen stylus.
It is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip built on a 3nm architecture, with an upgraded wired fast charging system of 60W, capable of charging the 5000 mAh battery to 75% within just 30 minutes.
The camera system includes four lenses: a 200-megapixel main sensor with an improved wider aperture for better low-light photography, a 10-megapixel telephoto, a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide, and a 12-megapixel front camera.
Overall, the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra in 2026 are expected to focus heavily on photography, especially the Galaxy S26 Ultra, while integrating more AI features to become AI Phones. Additionally, all three models will run Android 16 and provide up to 7 years of software support.