Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra Launched, India price starts at Rs. 87,999 with Exynos2600/Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC
Samsung has launched its latest premium smartphones in the Galaxy S26 series at its Galaxy Unpacked event, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 in the Global Market, including India, as previously announced.
Hardware and Design: Galaxy S26 Ultra -
The flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra brings a range of design refinements and internal upgrades.
- Slimmer Build - At just 7.9mm thick, it is the slimmest Ultra model Samsung has released so far.
- Privacy Display - The S26 Ultra debuts a built-in Privacy Display, the first of its kind on a smartphone. Combining hardware and software technologies, the feature narrows viewing angles to help shield on-screen content from prying eyes in public spaces such as cafés and public transport.
- Processor - It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy.
- Charging - Samsung has introduced Super Fast Charging 3.0, capable of charging the battery up to 75% in around 30 minutes when used with the new 60W charger.
Camera Upgrades -
The S26 Ultra includes several enhancements focused on photography and video performance.
- Improved Low-Light Performance - Wider camera apertures enhance low-light photography, complemented by upgraded Nightography Video for clearer recording in dim conditions.
- Video Stabilization and Compression - The device features improved Super Steady stabilization for smoother footage. It also becomes the first Galaxy smartphone to support the Advanced Professional Video (APV) format, enabling more efficient compression while maintaining high video quality.
- Front Camera Enhancements - The selfie camera benefits from AI-powered ISP improvements to deliver more natural skin tones and better detail, even under mixed lighting.
Software and “Agentic AI” Features -
With the Galaxy S26 lineup, Samsung is emphasizing what it calls “Agentic AI” — software designed to proactively manage tasks instead of waiting for manual input.
- Now Nudge & Now Brief - The new Now Nudge feature delivers timely, contextual suggestions, while Now Brief offers real-time updates and summaries.
- Conversational Bixby - Bixby has been upgraded into a more conversational device assistant, allowing users to control settings and navigate the phone using natural language commands.
- Third-Party AI Integration - The series enhances tools like Circle to Search and integrates more deeply with AI platforms such as Gemini and Perplexity. Native AI-powered photo editing features have also been refined.
Security and Long-Term Support -
To strengthen privacy and device longevity, Samsung has added features like Private Album and Knox Matrix protection. The company has committed to providing seven generations of Android OS upgrades along with seven years of security updates for the Galaxy S26 series, matching the long-term support offered to previous S series models.
Samsung Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ Specifications -
| Display | 6.3-inch (2340 × 1080 pixels) FHD+ Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 6.7-inch (3120 × 1440 pixels) QHD+ Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Processor | Up to 3.9GHz Deca-Core Samsung Exynos 2600 with Xclipse 960 GPU OR Up to 4.74GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (3nm) with Adreno 840 GPU | |
| RAM & Storage | 12GB RAM with 256GB / 512GB storage | |
| Operating System | Android 16 with One UI 8.5 | |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano + Nano / eSIM) | |
| Rear Camera | 50MP (1/1.56", f/1.8, OIS) primary camera 12MP 120° Ultra Wide (1/2.55", f/2.2) 10MP Telephoto with 3x optical zoom (f/2.4, OIS) 4K 60fps, 8K 30fps video recording, LED Flash | |
| Front Camera | 12MP (f/2.2), 4K 60fps video recording | |
| Durability | IP68 dust and water resistance | |
| Dimensions & Weight | 149.6 × 71.7 × 7.2mm; 167g | 158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3mm; 190g |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/NSA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, 2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.4, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C, NFC | |
| Battery | 4300mAh with 25W fast charging, 20W Qi2 wireless charging, Wireless PowerShare | 4900mAh with 45W fast charging, 20W Qi2 wireless charging, Wireless PowerShare |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Specifications -
| Display | 6.9-inch (3120 × 1440 pixels) Quad HD+ Infinity-O-Edge Dynamic AMOLED Display, 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Armor 2 protection |
| Processor | Up to 4.74GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (3nm) with Adreno 840 GPU |
| RAM & Storage | 12GB / 16GB RAM with 256GB / 512GB / 1TB storage |
| Operating System | Android 15 with One UI 8.5 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano + Nano / eSIM) |
| Rear Camera | 200MP (1/1.3", f/1.6, OIS) primary camera 50MP 120° Ultra Wide (f/1.9) 10MP Telephoto with 3x optical zoom (f/2.4, OIS) 50MP Periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom, 100x Space Zoom (f/2.9) Laser autofocus, 4K 60fps, 8K 30fps video recording, LED Flash |
| Front Camera | 12MP (f/2.2), 4K 60fps video recording |
| Durability | IP68 dust and water resistance |
| Dimensions & Weight | 163.6 × 78.1 × 7.9mm; 214g |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/NSA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, 2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth 6.0, UWB, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C, NFC |
| Battery | 5000mAh battery with 60W fast charging, 25W Qi2 wireless charging |
Pricing and availability in India -
The S26 and S26 Ultra are available in Black, White, Sky Blue, and Cobalt Violet, while the S26+ is offered in Cobalt Violet and Black. All three models also come in online-exclusive shades, including Pink Gold and Silver Shadow.
Pre-orders for the Galaxy S26 series are now open from February 25 through major online platforms as well as offline retail stores. Customers can also place their pre-orders via Samsung Live.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Prices are -
- 12GB RAM/256GB storage version - Rs. 87,999
- 12GB RAM/512GB storage version - Rs. 1,07,999
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Prices are -
- 12GB RAM/256GB storage version - Rs. 1,19,999
- 12GB RAM/512GB storage version - Rs. 1,39,999
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Prices are -
- 12GB RAM/256GB storage version - Rs. 1,39,999
- 12GB RAM/512GB storage version - Rs. 1,59,999
- 16GB RAM/1TB storage version - Rs. 1,89,999
Pre-booking offers in India are -
- 12GB + 512GB variant at the price of 12GB + 256GB (worth Rs. 20,000)
- Benefits worth Rs. 20000
- Up to 9 months [NBFC or Bank EMI]
- For 16GB + 1TB S26 Ultra variant, 9K Bank/UPI Cashback or up to 9M NBFC/Bank EMI can be availed
Pricing and availability for Multiple Countries -
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series phones come in Cobalt Violet, White, Black, and Sky Blue colours in the Global Market. Pre-orders for the phones begin today, February 25, with shipments scheduled to start from March 11 across multiple countries.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Prices are -
- 12GB RAM/256GB storage version - USD 899.99 (INR 81,815 approx.) / GBP 879 / Euros 999
- 12GB RAM/512GB storage version - USD 1099.99 (INR 99,995 approx.) / GBP 1049 / Euros 1199
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Prices are -
- 12GB RAM/256GB storage version - USD 1099.99 (INR 99,995 approx.) / GBP 1099 / Euros 1269
- 12GB RAM/512GB storage version - USD 1299.99 (INR 1,18,180 approx.) / GBP 1269 / Euros 1469
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Prices are -
- 12GB RAM/256GB storage version - USD 1299.99 (INR 1,18,180 approx.) / GBP 1279 / EUR 1469
- 12GB RAM/512GB storage version - USD 1499.99 (INR 1,36,360 approx.) / GBP 1449 / EUR 1699
- 16GB RAM/1TB storage version - USD 1799.99 (INR 1,63,635 approx.) / GBP 1529 / EUR 1969