Overview
- Dealabs and multiple reports point to a Feb. 25 Unpacked in San Francisco with retail availability targeted for March 11.
- Korean production reports say mass manufacturing starts this month with the S26 Ultra prioritized for initial shipments at roughly six times other models.
- Leaks indicate a split chipset plan: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for the Ultra and Exynos 2600 for the S26 and S26+, with Geekbench entries showing 12GB RAM and scores trailing some rivals.
- Charging upgrades are tipped to include 60W wired for the Ultra and 45W for the base and Plus, with Qi2 magnetic wireless support expected across the lineup.
- The S26 Edge was reportedly canceled in favor of reviving the S26 Plus, with late-stage parts reuse likely after the pivot.