Overview
- Multiple leakers, including Evan Blass citing Ice Universe, point to a Feb. 25 Galaxy Unpacked, with retail timing in early to mid‑March and a reported March 11 on‑sale date in France.
- China’s 3C listing and tipster reports indicate the S26 Ultra will support 60W wired charging, with internal tests suggesting a 0–75% top‑up in about 30 minutes using certified accessories; the charger is expected to be sold separately.
- Leaks point to a new M14 OLED that is claimed to be more power‑efficient and to introduce a built‑in privacy display that narrows side viewing angles.
- Samsung leaders told Reuters and Bloomberg that soaring memory costs could necessitate price increases and changes to typical pre‑order offers, with Korean reports flagging potential regional hikes.
- The Ultra is tipped to run Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 while other models use Exynos 2600 in some markets, with camera and software refinements reported and conflicting leaks on battery capacity versus a 5,000mAh figure in certification.