Samsung is expected to kick off next year with its first flagship launch, the Galaxy S26 series. The lineup is likely to arrive as early as January and will include three models: Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. According to current leaks, Samsung may skip the Edge variant this time and focus only on these three devices, with a Fan Edition model expected to follow later in 2026.
If you are looking for all the early details around pricing, launch timeline, and specifications, this article covers everything revealed so far.
Samsung Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, S26 Ultra Launch Date and Price Details
Multiple reports suggest that the Samsung Galaxy S26 series could launch on January 24, 2026. However, some leaks point to a February 25, 2026 launch instead, with the Galaxy Unpacked event possibly taking place in San Francisco.
In terms of pricing, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to be priced at around Rs 1,34,999 in India. The Galaxy S26 Plus may come in at Rs 99,999, while the standard Galaxy S26 could start at Rs 75,999. For markets like the USA, Canada, and Dubai, pricing is expected to remain close to the current Galaxy S25 series.
Samsung Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, S26 Ultra Specifications and Features
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to feature a large 6.9-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Powering the device could be the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, paired with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage as the base configuration. The phone is expected to run Android 16 with Samsungās One UI 8.5 layered on top.
Battery capacity is tipped to be 5,000mAh, with support for 60W wired fast charging and 20W wireless charging.
On the camera front, the Galaxy S26 Ultra may offer a quad rear camera setup. This could include a 200MP primary sensor, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a 10MP telephoto shooter. Design-wise, major changes are not expected, with Samsung likely sticking close to the current Galaxy S25 Ultra look.
As for the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus, leaks suggest they will offer incremental upgrades rather than major changes compared to last yearās models.
