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Reports Point to Late-February Galaxy S26 Launch in San Francisco as Leak Hints Unified Front Design

Korean outlets flag possible price increases driven by higher component costs, with Samsung yet to confirm details.

Overview

  • Multiple reports now tip a Galaxy Unpacked in San Francisco on February 25–26, placing the Galaxy S26 debut later than recent January cycles.
  • Samsung is expected to stick with three models — S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra — with reports indicating the slim Edge follow-up has been shelved after weak S25 Edge sales.
  • Leaked screen protectors suggest all three phones will feature very small, symmetrical bezels and matching screen curvature.
  • Industry reporting continues to point to a regional chipset split, with Exynos 2600 in some markets and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in others.
  • A South Korean report signals likely retail price hikes of roughly $50–$100 due to rising chipset, camera module and memory costs, while separate coverage cites targets of about 24 million units in the first six months and 35 million annually.