Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Event Set for February 25; Galaxy S26 Series Pre-Reservations Open in India
Samsung has officially confirmed that its Galaxy Unpacked in-person event will take place in San Francisco on February 25, 2026, after rumors. The company is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra at the event.
Samsung has also opened pre-reservations for the upcoming Galaxy smartphone in India through the Samsung India Store. Customers can reserve the device by paying Rs. 999. Those who pre-book will receive an assured voucher worth Rs. 2,699, according to the company.
While Samsung has not yet revealed the official India launch date or pricing details, it confirmed that pre-reservations will remain open until February 25, 2026, at 11:30 PM.
How to pre-reserve the next Galaxy -
- Visit the Samsung India website and click on the Pre-reserve button to add the Next Galaxy Pre-reserve VIP Pass.
- Pay Rs. 999 using any available prepaid payment method.
- The Next Galaxy Pre-reserve VIP Pass will be sent to your registered email ID and mobile number via message.
- You will also receive a welcome email confirming the pre-reservation and outlining the associated benefits.
- Visit samsung.com and purchase the next Galaxy device using the coupon to avail the benefits.
- During checkout, the Rs. 999 paid for pre-reservation will be adjusted against the final purchase amount.
- If the coupon is not used during the pre-booking period, it will be automatically cancelled, and the Rs. 999 amount will be refunded to the original payment method.
These offers apply only to the pre-reservation phase. Additional sale offers are expected to be announced after the official launch. As usual, Samsung is likely to host a Samsung Live event, where customers may receive extra benefits and early delivery options on orders.
What to expect from the Galaxy S26 series -
The Galaxy S26 and S26+ are expected to be powered by the new Exynos 2600 2nm SoC in most markets. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is said to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset exclusively. The lineup is likely to retain a similar camera setup to its predecessor, with the Ultra variant offering up to 16GB RAM alongside 1TB of storage.
The devices are also rumored to support Qi2 wireless charging via a magnetic charging case. The Galaxy S26 Ultra could support up to 25W wireless charging and 60W wired charging for the first time.
Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, Galaxy S26 Ultra Specifications (Rumored) -
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26+ | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| Display | 6.3-inch FHD+ (2340 × 1080) Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1–120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 6.7-inch QHD+ (3120 × 1440) Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1–120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 6.9-inch Quad HD+ (3120 × 1440) Infinity-O-Edge Dynamic AMOLED, 1–120Hz, Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Processor | Up to 3.9GHz Deca-Core Exynos 2600 with Xclipse 960 GPU / Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (Adreno 840) | Up to 3.9GHz Deca-Core Exynos 2600 with Xclipse 960 GPU / Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (Adreno 840) | Up to 4.74GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (Adreno 840) |
| RAM & Storage | 12GB + 256GB / 512GB | 12GB + 256GB / 512GB | 12GB / 16GB + 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| OS/UI | Android 16 with One UI 8 | Android 16 with One UI 8 | Android 16 with One UI 8.5 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano + nano / eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano + nano / eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano + nano / eSIM) |
| Rear Camera | 50MP (f/1.8, OIS) + 12MP Ultra Wide (f/2.2) + 10MP 3x Telephoto (f/2.4, OIS), 4K 60fps, 8K 30fps | 50MP (f/1.8, OIS) + 12MP Ultra Wide (f/2.2) + 10MP 3x Telephoto (f/2.4, OIS), 4K 60fps, 8K 30fps | 200MP (f/1.6, OIS) + 50MP Ultra Wide (f/1.9) + 10MP 3x Telephoto (f/2.4, OIS) + 50MP 5x Periscope (f/2.8, OIS, 100x Space Zoom), 4K 60fps, 8K 30fps, Laser AF |
| Front Camera | 12MP (f/2.2), 4K 60fps | 12MP (f/2.2), 4K 60fps | 12MP (f/2.2), 4K 60fps |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions & Weight | 149.6 × 71.7 × 7.2mm; 167g | 158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3mm; 190g | 163.6 × 78.1 × 7.9mm; 214g |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/NSA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS + GLONASS, USB-C, NFC | 5G SA/NSA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS + GLONASS, USB-C, NFC | 5G SA/NSA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, UWB, GPS + GLONASS, USB-C, NFC |
| Battery & Charging | 4300mAh, 25W fast charging, 20W Qi2 wireless, Wireless PowerShare | 4900mAh, 45W fast charging, 20W Qi2 wireless, Wireless PowerShare | 5000mAh, 60W fast charging, 25W Qi2 wireless |
The Samsung Galaxy S26 with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is rumored to be priced starting at USD 999 (approximately INR 90,430). The Galaxy S26+ in the same 12GB + 256GB configuration is said to start at USD 1,269 (around INR 1,14,870), while the Galaxy S26 Ultra 12GB + 256GB variant could begin at USD 1,469 (approximately INR 1,32,975).
In addition to the Galaxy S26 lineup, Samsung is also expected to unveil the Galaxy Tab S12 series, Galaxy Watch 9, and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 at the event.
How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 -
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 will take place on February 25, beginning at 10 a.m. PT (11:30 PM IST / 1 p.m. EST / 6 p.m. GMT / 7 p.m. CET). As with previous events, the company will live-stream the presentation on samsung.com and its official YouTube channel.