Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Lineup at Galaxy Unpacked Event

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Samsung will unveil its next flagship smartphone lineup, the Galaxy S26 series, on February 25 at its Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco. The event will feature the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, with rumors suggesting only minor upgrades from their predecessors, such as the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and minor camera and charging improvements. However, a new privacy screen feature and potential price increases due to RAM shortages are also expected.

Why it matters

The Galaxy S series is Samsung's flagship line and a major competitor to Apple's iPhone. While only minor upgrades are expected this year, the new privacy features and pricing will be closely watched as consumers look for the latest smartphone innovations and value.

The details

The Galaxy S26 series will likely be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, with some minor camera hardware upgrades and faster charging speeds. A new privacy screen feature that allows users to selectively block parts of the display from people around them is also expected to be introduced. However, the phones may see a price increase due to ongoing RAM shortages affecting the industry.

• Samsung sent out invitations for the Galaxy Unpacked event earlier this week.
• The event will take place on February 25, 2026 at 10am Pacific (1pm Eastern).
• Customers can currently reserve a Galaxy S26 device and receive a $30 credit and chance to win a $5,000 gift card.

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