Overview
- Dealabs and other outlets report the Unpacked event is slated for Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. PT in San Francisco, with retail sales expected to begin March 11.
- Fresh Korea-sourced reports say mass production starts this month and the Galaxy S26 Ultra will dominate initial allocations, estimated at roughly six times other models.
- Following the reported cancellation of the slim S26 Edge, The Elec says Samsung revived the S26 Plus with largely reused S25 Plus hardware, including a 6.66–6.7-inch display, 4,900mAh battery, and 45W charging, with Qi2 support likely.
- A Thinborne case listing and CAD-based leaks suggest slightly more rounded corners for the Ultra, a new rear layout with a pill-shaped triple-lens island plus two sensors, and a possible orange color option.
- Leaked Geekbench entries list SM-S948 (Ultra) and SM-S942 (Plus) with 12GB RAM on Android 16 and show the Ultra scoring lower than the Plus, while separate reports flag testing of a 24MP camera mode and charging upgrades such as Qi2 across the line and a potential ~60W wired boost for the Ultra.