Overview
- South Korean reports say Samsung plans to match Galaxy S25 starting prices in the U.S. at $799, $999 and $1,299 for the S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra, respectively.
- The reported freeze is limited to the U.S., with outlets noting prices could be higher in South Korea and other markets.
- Tipster-backed reports indicate a February 25 Unpacked event in San Francisco, with retail availability expected in early March.
- Leaks and certifications suggest iterative hardware for the S26 Ultra, including a 5,000 mAh battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in many regions, common 12 GB RAM tiers with a 16 GB/1 TB top option, and some variants tested with 60W wired charging.
- To manage costs, reports and new regional moves point to higher prices for select Galaxy A and F models, including officially raised A- and F-series prices in India starting January 5.