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Samsung Poised to Launch Galaxy S26 in Late February, With March Retail Rollout

Extra time is being used to polish the S26 and S26+ as the Ultra is reportedly production‑ready.

Overview

  • South Korean wire reports via Yonhap point to a late‑February Galaxy Unpacked event in California.
  • Based on typical timelines, retail availability is expected in mid‑March following a pre‑order window.
  • Industry reporting says Samsung is fine‑tuning heat management and battery efficiency on the S26 and S26+, opting to debut the lineup together even though the Ultra is said to be ready.
  • Samsung has announced the Exynos 2600 for select regions, claiming a 113% jump in generative‑AI performance over its predecessor.
  • FCC filings reported by Forbes list the Galaxy S26 Ultra with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset globally, and observers describe the schedule shift as extra polish rather than a sign of trouble.