Overview
- Credible leak reports point to a Feb. 25 event with a 10 a.m. PT start and retail availability targeted for March 11, with preorders expected to open shortly after the showcase.
- The Galaxy S26 Ultra is widely tipped to feature a more efficient M14 OLED display, regional Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 or Exynos 2600 chips, and configurations up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.
- Battery upgrades are reported to be modest at roughly 5,100–5,400mAh, with a larger change expected in charging as multiple leaks suggest 60W wired support.
- Camera leaks indicate a quad setup led by a 200MP main sensor, plus a new 24MP capture option enabled via the Camera Assistant app that is not the default and is claimed to be exclusive to the S26 Ultra.
- Pricing remains unconfirmed as Samsung’s TM Roh flagged potential increases due to memory shortages, and ET News reported a possible hike and scaled-back launch promotions such as ending the usual double‑storage pre‑order deal.