Overview
- Evan Blass backs a Feb. 25 Galaxy Unpacked in San Francisco, with retail availability expected in early March.
- FN News reports South Korea may see KRW 44,000–88,000 increases on 256GB base models, while U.S. launch prices are expected to hold at roughly $800, $1,000, and $1,300.
- The 256GB tier is tipped to become the new base across the lineup, with limited‑time launch promotions likely to soften early buyer costs as older S24/S25 models see steeper discounts.
- Rising 12GB LPDDR5X and NAND prices and a weaker won versus the dollar are cited as the main drivers of Samsung’s pricing calculus.
- Leaks indicate a regional chipset split: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for the S26 Ultra broadly, with Exynos 2600 powering the S26 and S26+ in select markets; India pricing remains unconfirmed.