Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series | Features, Specs, and Price

Samsung has officially pulled the curtain back on the Galaxy S26 Series, and this year’s update makes one thing clear: AI is no longer just a feature… it’s the foundation. From performance and photography to privacy and system-wide intelligence, the S26 lineup focuses on refinement rather than reinvention.

Instead of dramatic visual changes, Samsung delivers a more unified design, meaningful hardware upgrades, and deeper AI integration designed to quietly improve everyday use.

Features

Powerful Performance Designed For Everyday Use

Leading the lineup, the Galaxy S26 Ultra debuts the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Samsung highlights significant performance gains, particularly in AI workloads, with noticeable improvements across the NPU, GPU, and CPU. This positions the Ultra as a device optimized not just for speed, but for sustained, on-device intelligence.

The Galaxy S26+ and standard S26 run on Samsung’s Exynos 2600, targeting a balance between performance and power efficiency. While not aimed at raw flagship benchmarks, the chip is clearly tuned for smooth daily usage and AI-assisted tasks.

To sustain this level of performance, Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces a redesigned Vapor Chamber with thermal interface material positioned along the sides of the processor, allowing heat to spread more efficiently across a larger surface area. This improves1 heat dissipation to keep the device cool and consistent, even during demanding activities such as gaming, multitasking and video capture.

Slimmer but More Durable Design

Sleek. Minimal. Premium at every angle. With a slimmer profile than ever, the Galaxy S26 is built from Light Armor Aluminum and protected by Gorilla Armor 2, delivering a lighter, thinner feel without compromising durability.

Better Display

Built directly into the chip, Samsung’s own tech gives visuals a noticeable upgrade. ProScaler cleans up images and videos by sharpening details and text while keeping everything smooth. Samsung’s mobile Digital Natural Image engine (mDNIe) then handles color, making visuals look more natural and realistic with much higher precision than before.

Cameras: Low Light and Video Take the Spotlight

The Galaxy S26 Ultra captures stunning photos and videos even in low light, thanks to wider camera apertures that let in more light and reveal richer details, even when zoomed. Enhanced Nightography Video keeps footage vibrant in dim conditions, while upgraded Super Steady with horizontal lock ensures smooth, stable videos on the move. It’s the first Galaxy device to support APV, a professional-grade video codec that preserves high-quality, visually lossless video even after repeated edits.

Selfies also shine with improvements to the AI ISP, capturing more natural skin tones and finer detail in mixed lighting.

Fast Charging

To support all-day use, Galaxy S26 Ultra also brings Super Fast Charging 3.0, minimizing downtime by reaching up to 75% charge in just 30 minutes.

Advanced Privacy and Security

As Galaxy AI becomes more personal, Galaxy S26 is designed with privacy at its core—combining hardware and software protections to give users transparency, control, and long-term security.

Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces the mobile industry’s first built-in Privacy Display, delivering pixel-level protection designed for everyday public spaces. By controlling how pixels disperse light, on-screen content stays clear and comfortable for the user while limiting visibility from side angles. Unlike traditional privacy films, the display preserves full viewing quality when off and works seamlessly in both portrait and landscape modes.

Smarter software also safeguards work quietly in the background. AI-powered Call Screening identifies unknown callers and summarizes intent, while Privacy Alerts notify users in real time when apps attempt to access sensitive data such as location, contacts, or call logs, making permission control clearer and easier.

Security is further strengthened across connected Galaxy devices with enhanced Knox Matrix protection. Backed by Samsung Knox, Galaxy S26 protects data from the chip level up, encrypting app data, isolating sensitive information in secure hardware, and enabling safe on-device AI experiences.

Specifications

	Samsung Galaxy S26	Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus	Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Display size, tech, resolution, refresh rate	6.3-inch AMOLED; 2,340×1,080 pixels; 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate	6.7-inch AMOLED; 3,120×1,440 pixels; 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate	6.9-inch AMOLED; 3,120×1,440 pixels; 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate
Pixel density	411 ppi	516 ppi	500 ppi
Dimensions (inches)	5.89×2.82×0.28	6.24×2.98×0.29	6.44×3.07×0.31
Dimensions (millimeters)	149.6×71.7×7.2	158.4×75.8×7.3	163.6×78.1×7.9
Weight (grams, ounces)	167g (5.89 oz.)	190 g (6.70 oz.)	214 g (7.55 oz.)
Mobile software	Android 16	Android 16	Android 16
Camera	50-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (3x telephoto)	50-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (3x telephoto)	200-megapixel (wide), 50-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (3x telephoto), 50-megapixel (5x telephoto)
Front-facing camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel	12-megapixel
Video capture	8K	8K	8K
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
RAM + storage	12GB RAM + 256GB, 512GB	12GB RAM + 256GB, 512GB	12GB RAM + 256GB; 16GB RAM + 512GB, 1TB
Expandable storage	None	None	None
Battery	4,300 mAh	4,900 mAh	5,000 mAh
Fingerprint sensor	Under display	Under display	Under display
Connector	USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
Headphone jack	None	None	None
Special features	2,600-nit peak brightness; 7 years of OS and security updates; IP68 water and dust resistance; wireless PowerShare to charge other devices; 25W wired charging (charger not included); 15W wireless charging; lacks built-in magnets; Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover screen; Galaxy AI	2,600-nit peak brightness; 7 years of OS and security updates; IP68 water and dust resistance; wireless PowerShare to charge other devices; 45W wired charging (charger not included); 20W wireless charging; lacks built-in magnets; Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover screen; Galaxy AI	Aluminum frame; 7 years of OS and security updates; IP68 water and dust resistance; wireless PowerShare to charge other devices; integrated S Pen; UWB for finding other devices; 60W wired charging (charger not included); 25W wireless charging; no magnets for accessories; Galaxy AI; Gorilla Glass Armor 2 cover glass; privacy display

Pricing and Availability

Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26+ and S26 will be available for pre-order starting from February 26. The Galaxy S26 series features a unified design language across all models, with shared color options including Cobalt Violet, White, Black and Sky Blue alongside the Samsung.com-exclusive2 Pink Gold and Silver Shadow.

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