Samsung has officially revealed the date for its first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2026. The Korean tech major will introduce the Samsung Galaxy S26 series at the Unpacked event, which was announced via an official teaser.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Date, Times, Location, Offers On Pre-Orders
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series launch event is scheduled for Feb. 25, as previously hinted, hosted in San Francisco. Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom, and Samsung's YouTube channel will stream the event live. The event will take place at 10 a.m. PT, 1 p.m. EST, 6 p.m. GMT, 7 p.m. CET, and 11:30 p.m. IST.
Samsung has also opened free reservations for the Galaxy S26 series (no purchase required). Registering gives users a $30 credit for accessories or other Samsung products during pre-order, plus automatic entry into a sweepstakes to win a $5,000 gift card.
Additional perks include up to $900 in savings with eligible trade-ins, or up to $150 off even without trading in when you pre-order on Samsung.com.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: What's In Store
According to the teaser poster on its website, Samsung has highlighted the upcoming Galaxy S series smartphone. The Feb. 25 event is expected to witness the launch of Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra models.
Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, Galaxy S26 Ultra: What To Expect
Samsung has previously teased a new Privacy Display feature for the Galaxy S26 series. This technology reduces visibility from side angles to help prevent others from viewing the screen content. The company has also teased enhancements in zoom capabilities as well as improved performance in low-light conditions for both photos and videos.
The camera hardware specifications are expected to remain largely unchanged. For the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the rear camera setup is anticipated to feature a 200MP main sensor, a 50MP ultrawide lens, a 10MP telephoto lens, and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens, paired with a 12MP front-facing camera. The standard Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus are likely to retain a 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 10MP 3x telephoto lens.
The Galaxy S26 lineup is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset in many global markets or the Exynos 2600 in certain regions. These devices should include at least 12GB of RAM, with the Ultra model potentially offering up to 16GB in higher configurations. Storage options may shift, as the 128GB base tier could be discontinued in favour of 256GB as the new entry-level capacity, while the Ultra variant might extend up to 1TB.
Display sizes are projected to include a 6.3-inch panel on the base Galaxy S26, increasing to 6.7 inches on the Plus model, and reaching 6.9 inches with QHD+ resolution on the Ultra model's Dynamic Amoled screen.
Battery capacities are rumoured to see modest increases, with the standard model potentially featuring around 4,300mAh, the Plus model at 4,900mAh, and the Ultra model at 5,000mAh. Support for Qi2 wireless charging is expected, although built-in magnets for full MagSafe-style compatibility are not anticipated.
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