Overview
- Qualcomm told investors on its Q4 2025 call that it expects about 75% share of processors in the Galaxy S26 series, down from 100% in the S25.
- Reports indicate Samsung will still pursue a dual‑chip plan, with Exynos 2600 used in select regions and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in most markets.
- Leaked visuals suggest a more rounded Galaxy S26 Ultra design and a possible shift to a pill‑shaped rear camera island.
- Multiple leaks point to largely unchanged S26 Ultra camera hardware aside from a small 3x telephoto upgrade, with improvements likely leaning on software.
- Exynos 2600 leaks tout up to 320MP photo support and 8K60 HDR10+ video, though parity across variants may limit such features at launch; Unpacked is reported for Feb. 25, 2026 with South Korea sales in early March and Samsung’s MX unit targeting roughly 35–36 million S26 units in 2026.