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Samsung Galaxy S26 Tipped for Feb. 25 Unpacked as New Privacy Display and Ultra Video Upgrades Surface

Retail leaks point to higher entry prices with 128GB models disappearing in some regions, reflecting rising memory costs.

Overview

  • Leaker Evan Blass points to a Feb. 25 Galaxy Unpacked unveiling for a three‑phone lineup: Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra.
  • Samsung has officially detailed a hardware‑plus‑software privacy display that limits off‑angle viewing with per‑app controls for sensitive content.
  • The S26 Ultra is rumored to deliver cleaner, more stable zoom video, including a wider f/2.9 periscope aperture and new pro camera controls reported via app clues.
  • Pricing and storage listings in Sweden and Finland suggest the 128GB tier is being dropped and base prices are rising, while Sweden shows slightly lower S26 Ultra pricing than last year.
  • Expected specs include region‑dependent Snapdragon or Exynos chips, One UI 8.5 on Android 17 with up to seven years of updates, faster 60W charging on Ultra, and a leaked 5,000mAh Ultra battery similar to the S25 Ultra.