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Samsung has always been a fast mover in the flagship smartphone market, almost always releasing the latest generational update for the Galaxy S series just after the New Year.

In January 2025, Samsung officially launched the Galaxy S25 series, which includes three models: the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra. Subsequently, the thin and light Galaxy S25 Edge, which made its debut at the same launch event and attracted much attention, was officially launched in May.

Now, everyone’s eyes are turning to the next generation of products—almost certainly called the Galaxy S26 series. So, what exactly does Samsung have in store for this generation of high-end flagships? Here’s everything we know so far about its potential release date, pricing, and core feature upgrades.

1. When will the Samsung Galaxy S26 be released?

If Samsung continues with its usual release schedule, the Galaxy S26 series will likely debut in early 2026, expected to be January or February.

As expected, Samsung didn’t mention the Galaxy S26 at its July 2025 Unpacked event – after all, the event focused on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and the entry-level Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, with the emphasis on its foldable screen product line.

The current release date is expected to be basically consistent with the past few generations of Galaxy S series flagship models. The new generation of Galaxy phones usually debuts at the beginning of each year, so 2026 should be no exception.

There are rumors that after the Galaxy S25 series, Samsung may rename the product line and replace the basic model with the “Galaxy S26 Pro”, but this has not been confirmed. At the same time, multiple signs indicate that the Galaxy S26+ is likely to be cancelled and replaced by the thinner and lighter Galaxy S26 Edge.

2. What is the price of the Samsung Galaxy S26 series?

As of now, the pricing of the Galaxy S26 series is still purely speculative, but based on the overall market trends, the prices may increase slightly.

In recent years, smartphone prices have generally risen, mainly due to rising production costs, global inflationary pressures and the continuous addition of new-generation hardware technologies.

However, the possibility of the price remaining unchanged cannot be ruled out. It is worth mentioning that the pricing of the Galaxy S25 series is consistent with the previous generation Galaxy S24 series. Samsung has shown a certain restraint in high-end pricing.

3. Galaxy S26 series design: thinner and lighter, simpler?

With the Galaxy S26 Edge potentially replacing the Plus series, Samsung appears to be aiming to create one of the slimmest flagship phones on the market. The previous S25 Edge already boasted an extremely thin and light design at just 5.8mm, and rumors suggest its successor, the S26 Edge, will be even thinner, down to just 5.5mm.

At the same time, the S26 Ultra may also experience a slight slimming down, with the thickness expected to be reduced from 8.2mm of the S25 Ultra to about 8.0mm. The weight of the whole machine may also be lower than the current 218 grams, further improving the grip feel.

As for the overall design language, official details are still lacking. Aside from a possible name change, there’s no confirmation regarding the material (glass, metal, or a mix), color scheme, or overall aesthetic. However, rumors suggest that the titanium alloy frame Samsung developed for the Edge and Ultra models may be expanded to more models in the future.

Another noteworthy change is that the controversial “independent camera ring” design on the S25 Ultra is expected to be removed. It is said that the S26 Ultra will adopt a simpler rear camera layout, but this will not affect its IP68 water and dust resistance.

In addition, although the standard version may be replaced by a new “Pro” version, news shows that the S26 Pro is expected to maintain its compact size and continue its positioning as a lightweight model.

Considering the S25 series hasn’t undergone significant design changes compared to the S24, the S26 series’ overall appearance is likely to continue the existing style. However, it’s worth anticipating that the Bluetooth-enabled S Pen, which was removed from the S24 Ultra, may return on the S26 Ultra, offering a more complete productivity experience for professional users.

4. Galaxy S26 screen specifications exposed: bigger, brighter, smarter

According to the leaker, the Galaxy S26 Pro will be equipped with a 6.27-inch display, a slight increase from the current S25’s 6.2 inches. Although this adjustment is small, it is enough to make it closer to the size standard of mainstream large-screen phones on the market while maintaining a comfortable one-handed grip experience.

Meanwhile, the S26 Edge is expected to have a display size of 6.66 inches, while the top-of-the-line S26 Ultra may be equipped with a massive 6.89-inch screen. If true, the entire S26 series will be larger than its predecessor.

To achieve a larger screen-to-body ratio, the S26 Ultra’s bezels are rumored to be less than 1.2mm thick, creating a near-borderless appearance. The high-end version will also feature Samsung’s anti-reflective glass panel for improved visibility in bright sunlight.

In addition, the S26 Ultra may introduce a new COE packaging technology, which will further reduce the thickness of the panel, increase brightness, and reduce power consumption. Rumors also suggest that Samsung may also add a technology called “depolarizer” to effectively reduce internal reflections on the screen and improve the overall viewing experience.

More notably, the S26 Ultra is expected to debut Samsung’s in-development Flex Magic Pixel technology. This technology precisely controls the viewing angle of each pixel on the AMOLED screen, significantly reducing the risk of side-viewing voyeurism when users are browsing private apps, such as banking apps, and significantly improving user safety.

However, there is still no further confirmation on the new phone’s parameters such as resolution, refresh rate, under-screen camera or fingerprint unlocking. This information still needs to wait for subsequent official releases or more detailed leaks.

5. Performance: Exynos and Snapdragon are developing in parallel, and the S26 Ultra may be a flagship chip for the entire system

It is not yet fully confirmed which chip will power the Galaxy S26 series, nor is it clear what chip strategy will be adopted in different regions.

According to a source, Samsung is “almost certain” to re-emphasize the role of its own Exynos processors in the S26 series, specifically its next-generation chip, the Exynos 2600. This chip will be the successor to the existing Exynos 2500, which currently powers the Galaxy Z Flip 7.

Whatever the final outcome, there are signs that Samsung and Qualcomm are jointly developing the next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, which is likely to continue to be labeled with the custom “Galaxy” label.

It’s worth noting that this time, the Galaxy custom chip may not just be a slight overclocking of the standard version. Rumors indicate that while the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 will continue to be based on the 3nm process, the Samsung custom version may directly upgrade to the more advanced 2nm process, which will bring a significant leap in performance and energy efficiency.

At present, no more details about its RAM and storage combination have been revealed, but the industry generally believes that its overall configuration will be consistent with the current Galaxy S25 series, and may even be improved.

6. Camera: Larger sensor, stronger telephoto, all-round upgrade

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to feature a more advanced 200MP periscope telephoto lens, a significant leap from the S25 Ultra’s 50MP telephoto. This also means that Samsung is gradually catching up with the trend of domestic mobile phone manufacturers promoting high-pixel periscope cameras. In recent years, they have frequently adopted ultra-high-resolution telephoto modules in their flagship products.

However, although this rumor sounds exciting, the possibility of it actually being implemented remains in doubt. The more credible statement at present is that the main camera will adopt the so-called “super-large aperture” design to increase the amount of light entering and the performance of night shots.

Rumors of a main camera upgrade have been circulating for some time, with reports suggesting Samsung will debut Sony’s large 1.1-inch sensor in the Galaxy S series. If this materializes, the S26 Ultra would very likely be the first Samsung device to feature this sensor. However, recent leaks suggest Samsung may retain the existing 200MP, 1/1.3-inch main camera configuration. While the hardware remains unchanged, it’s expected to feature a wider f/1.4 aperture, improving low-light performance.

Regarding telephoto, the S26 Ultra will reportedly continue to feature a 50MP 5x optical zoom lens, but with a wider aperture to improve light intake. Furthermore, the 3x telephoto lens will be upgraded from 10MP to 12MP to complement mid-range zoom performance. The ultra-wide-angle lens remains a matter of speculation, and it’s unclear whether it will be upgraded from the current 50MP level.

7.Battery and Charging

Silicon-carbon battery technology was once considered a potential breakthrough for the Galaxy S26 series. It was expected to increase battery capacity to 6,000 to 7,000 mAh, while also bringing higher energy density, thereby improving battery life and supporting faster charging speeds.

However, the battery capacity of the S26 Ultra is likely to remain at no more than 5500mAh, even with a slight adjustment. It is not yet clear whether the silicon-carbon battery will actually be put into use or whether it will be applied to other models in the S26 series.

It has been reported that thanks to “new battery material technology”, the battery capacity of the S26 Edge will exceed the 3900mAh of its predecessor, but the specific extent of the increase is still inconclusive.

However, subsequent news showed that Samsung seemed to still have doubts about the mass production capabilities of silicon-carbon technology, so it decided to switch to a new “battery protection unit” structure and stainless steel battery casing for the Galaxy S26 series.

On the other hand, new leaks claim that the S26 Ultra will still be equipped with a 5000mAh battery, but is expected to support up to 60W wired fast charging. Compared with the 45W charging power of the previous generation S25 Ultra, this is a significant upgrade. Although the battery capacity has not changed, the charging efficiency will be greatly improved.

It’s worth noting that even the flagship S25 Ultra only has a 5000mAh battery and supports 45W wired and 15W wireless charging. The rumored S26 Ultra is expected to offer faster charging while maintaining the same battery capacity. Combined with the energy efficiency optimizations of the new generation of chips, overall battery life may be substantially improved.

Currently, there are multiple reports that the Galaxy S26 Pro will be equipped with a larger 4300mAh battery. Considering that the standard version of the S25 only has a 4000mAh battery, Samsung’s ability to control power consumption optimization is quite mature, so the 300mAh increase in the S26 Pro may have a considerable battery life advantage in daily use.

As for the Galaxy S26 Edge, it was initially expected that its battery would increase from 3900mAh to 4600mAh, but this now appears to be overly optimistic. Recent news suggests that the phone may eventually feature a 4200mAh battery. While this number falls short of previously high expectations, considering Samsung’s ability to control power consumption in small devices, its battery life is still expected to be at the top of the class for similar-sized devices.

at last

Although no more software details have been revealed yet, it can be expected that Samsung will continue to update its technology and provide industry-leading software support cycle for the entire Samsung Galaxy S26 series.

The above is the latest information on the Galaxy S26 series software. I will continue to update as more information surfaces.

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