Big news for Samsung fans. The company’s biggest launch event, Galaxy Unpacked 2026, is just a few days away. Samsung will launch its new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S26 series at this event. Complete details of launch date, pre-order, sale and event have been revealed. If you’re thinking of buying a new Samsung phone, here’s everything you need to know.
When will Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 happen?
Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on February 25, 2026 in San Francisco, California. The event will start at 10:00 AM Pacific Time, and will be available around 11:30 PM in India.
Which devices will be launched?
At this event, the company can launch its new flagship series, Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 Ultra. Apart from this, the company can also introduce new Galaxy Buds or other products. Samsung often gives surprises in its unpacked events, so this time too we may get to see something new.
How to watch the event live?
Users can watch this event live on Samsung’s official website Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom and the company’s YouTube channel. Users logged in to the website can also get information about launch offers and deals.
Teaser of a new privacy feature
Recently, Samsung released a short teaser video on its official YouTube channel, giving a glimpse of a special privacy feature of the upcoming Galaxy S26 series. The 15-second video shows two people traveling in the subway trying to look at a user’s phone screen. The user then turns on the ‘zero-peeking’ privacy display feature, which makes it almost impossible to view the screen from side angles. The tagline at the end is, “Can your phone do this?” However, complete information will be revealed at the time of launch only.
According to leaked reports, these are the expected features:
display (expect)
Regarding the display, reports suggest that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature a 6.9-inch M14 OLED panel. Major changes in the design are not expected, but there may be some minor updates, like a new rear camera layout, slimmer body profile and slightly more rounded edges.
Processor and Operating System (expected)
It is being said that Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will have Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. However, in some markets, a variant may also come with Samsung’s Exynos 2600 chipset. The company is promoting this phone as an AI-focused device, which suggests that it may have advanced artificial intelligence features. Talking about software, this smartphone will be based on Android 16 and it is likely to come with Samsung’s latest One UI.
Camera setup (expected)
Talking about the camera, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to continue the tradition of 200MP main camera of the previous model. It is also expected to include an improved ultrawide lens and a telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom. Reports suggest that these upgrades will improve low-light photography, deliver more detailed images and maintain more stable zoom quality.
Estimated Price in India
According to online leaks, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to be priced the same as last year’s Galaxy S25 series. Its high-end variants are expected to be priced between ₹135,000 and ₹170,000 in India. The top model is expected to have 16GB RAM and 1TB internal storage.
Pre-reservation information in India
Customers interested in Samsung Galaxy S series can make pre-reservation in advance. Pre-reservations in India started from 11 February. A refundable token amount of ₹999 will have to be paid. Customers can complete this process from the company’s official website and other authorized channels.
When will the sales start?
According to reports, the Galaxy S26 series will go on sale on March 11, 2026. However, the company will officially confirm this during the launch event.
