Overview
- Multiple outlets say Galaxy Unpacked is expected on February 25 in San Francisco, with the Galaxy S26 lineup likely to reach stores in early March.
- Korean reports and tipster Ice Universe indicate Samsung intends to keep S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra prices at S25 levels, with some citing targets of $799, $999 and $1,299.
- Dummy-unit images and video attributed to OnLeaks show a consolidated raised camera island across S26 models, resembling recent Fold‑series designs.
- Tipsters report the Ultra will emphasize refinements such as improved lens coatings to reduce flare and updated skin‑tone processing, and the S26+ is rumored to add a new 3x zoom HDR mode.
- Coverage continues to point to a regional processor split, with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 expected in key markets and Samsung’s Exynos 2600 in select regions.