Overview
- ET News reporting, cited by Forbes, indicates Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S26 series in San Francisco on February 25, 2026, with retail sales beginning in the first week of March.
- A new leak claims the Galaxy S26 Ultra will use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 globally, aligning with Qualcomm guidance that it will supply most S26 chips, though the source’s track record is limited.
- Design leaks point to a slimmer base Galaxy S26 at about 6.9mm, a flatter display across the line, more rounded Ultra edges, and a shift to a more enclosed camera module.
- A diagram shared by a reliable tipster suggests a built‑in magnetic ring for Qi2 wireless charging on the base S26, marking a potential first for Samsung if confirmed.
- Industry reports say Samsung canceled an Edge follow‑up and will ship S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, with a leaked sales target near 35 million units and fresh Indian pricing speculation pointing to a higher‑priced Ultra.