Expected Announcement and Release Timeline
Samsung plans to unveil the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra at its first Galaxy Unpacked event of the year. Multiple leaks point to February 25, 2026, as the announcement date, with the event taking place in San Francisco. This timeline has strong backing from tipsters like Evan Blass, who called it “100% correct,” and others including Ice Universe.
The devices are expected to become available for purchase shortly after the reveal. Recent reports indicate a global release on March 11, 2026, with pre-orders likely opening soon after the Unpacked event. This follows Samsung’s typical pattern of a roughly two-week gap between announcement and retail availability, though this year’s schedule shifts later than the Galaxy S25 series (announced January 22, 2025, and released February 7, 2025).
Here are the key dates in one place:
- Announcement (Galaxy Unpacked): February 25, 2026
- Pre-orders expected: Shortly after announcement
- Retail availability: March 11, 2026
This delay from Samsung’s more common late-January unveilings stems from adjustments in the lineup, including the decision to continue with the Plus model instead of alternatives like an Edge variant.
What to Know About the Lineup
The series will stick to three core models: the standard Galaxy S26, the larger Galaxy S26+, and the premium Galaxy S26 Ultra. No other variants, such as an Edge, are expected at this initial launch.
The phones will carry forward Samsung’s focus on performance, cameras, and AI capabilities, though major hardware shifts remain under wraps in current reports. Pricing details are still emerging, but earlier notes suggested Samsung might hold steady compared to the previous generation.
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