Samsung’s Galaxy S series continues to be one of the most popular Android flagship lineups globally. Every year, the Korean tech giant introduces its best features in this series, and 2026 will be no different with the Galaxy S26 series. Recent leaks and reports have revealed key details about the design, performance, cameras, battery, and launch timeline, including the surprising cancellation of the ultra-thin Galaxy S26 Edge. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming Galaxy S26 series.
According to reports, Samsung will retain its three-model lineup for 2026, consisting of the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and the premium S26 Ultra. Plans to replace the Plus model with the Galaxy S26 Edge have reportedly been scrapped.
Fresh renders from One UI 8.5 test firmware indicate:
Vertically stacked cameras on a raised island for all S26 models
S26 Ultra featuring slightly rounder corners for improved ergonomics and longer usability
Design inspiration drawn from the Galaxy Z Fold 7, aiming to unify Samsung’s flagship aesthetics
This represents a shift from previous S series designs, which largely retained separate camera cutouts since the Galaxy S22 in 2022.
Alleged wallpapers suggest potential colour variants for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, including:
Black
White
Silver
Purple
Certain regions are expected to get the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, promising notable performance improvements over the Galaxy S25 series.
Some markets may receive the Exynos 2600 chipset, rumoured to leverage a 2nm manufacturing process for enhanced efficiency and performance.
Samsung is also likely to upgrade the displays for the S26 series using M14 AMOLED panels, which are expected to provide:
Brighter screens
Enhanced colour accuracy
Better viewing experience
Additionally, the Galaxy S26 Ultra may feature an in-built privacy screen, adding an extra layer of security for users.
Main sensor: 200-megapixel upgraded sensor
Ultrawide & 5x telephoto sensors: 50 megapixels each
3x telephoto sensor: Rumoured 12-megapixel sensor
Primary sensor: 50-megapixel ISOCELL S5KGNG
Telephoto sensor: 12-megapixel ISOCELL S5K3LD
Ultrawide: 12-megapixel sensor retained from previous generation
Samsung is expected to improve battery capacities across the S26 series:
Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5,400mAh (up from 5,000mAh on predecessor)
Galaxy S26: 4,300mAh
Galaxy S26 Plus: 4,900mAh
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is expected to launch on February 25, 2026, in San Francisco, USA, with the location reportedly chosen to highlight Samsung’s focus on artificial intelligence (AI).
While pricing details remain unconfirmed, reports suggest Samsung may maintain price points similar to the Galaxy S25 series:
Galaxy S25: Rs 80,999
Galaxy S25 Plus: Rs 99,999
Galaxy S25 Ultra: Rs 1,29,999