Samsung Galaxy S26

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Samsung Galaxy S26 series
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Galaxy S26 Series
Brand Samsung
Manufacturer Samsung Electronics
Type Smartphone
Series Galaxy S
Family Samsung Galaxy
First releasedS26, S26+ and S26 Ultra: February 25, 2026;10 days ago (2026-02-25)
Availability by regionS26, S26+ and S26 Ultra: March 11, 2026;3 days' time (2026-03-11)
Predecessor Samsung Galaxy S25
Compatible networks 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G
Form factor Slate
DimensionsS26: H: 149.6 mm (5.89 in), W: 71.7 mm (2.82 in), D: 7.2 mm (0.28 in)
S26+: H: 158.4 mm (6.24 in), W: 75.8 mm (2.98 in), D: 7.3 mm (0.29 in)
S26 Ultra: H: 163.6 mm (6.44 in), W: 78.1 mm (3.07 in), D: 7.9 mm (0.31 in)
WeightS26: 167 g (5.9 oz)
S26+: 190 g (6.7 oz)
S26 Ultra: 214 g (7.5 oz)
Operating system Original: Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5
System-on-chip S26 & S26+ (USA/China) & S26 Ultra: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
S26 & S26+ (Worldwide): Samsung Exynos 2600 (2 nm)
BatteryS26: 4300 mAh
S26+: 4900 mAh
ChargingS26:
25W Super Fast Charging
15W Fast Wireless Charging
S26+:
45W Super Fast Charging
20W Fast Wireless Charging
Website Galaxy S26 and S26+
Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a series of high-end Android-based smartphones manufactured, developed and marketed by Samsung Electronics as part of its flagship Galaxy S series. They collectively serve as the successor to the Galaxy S25 series. The S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra were announced on February 25, 2026 at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, alongside the Galaxy Buds 4 series, and will be released on March 11, 2026. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Contents

The S26 Ultra features a built in Privacy Display, which allows users to decrease visibility from certain angles. [5]

Lineup

The Galaxy S26 series currently includes three models: The Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

The Galaxy S26 features a flat 6.3 in (160 mm) display (a slight increase from its predecessor). The Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra offers similar internal hardware and screen sizes from its predecessor, at 6.7 in (170 mm) and 6.9 in (180 mm), respectively. [6]

Galaxy S26 series dimensions [6] [7]
ModelThicknessWeight
Galaxy S267.2 mm167 g
Galaxy S26+7.3 mm190 g
Galaxy S26 Ultra7.9 mm214 g

The Galaxy S26 series reintroduces chipset split: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 powers the S26 and S26+ in North America, China, and Japan, while the Exynos 2600 for the rest of the global markets. The S26 Ultra, however, will use the same Snapdragon chipset worldwide. [8]

Design

The S26 and S26+ smartphones continues to have an aluminum body and a glass back, similar to the design of their predecessors. Both devices continue to use Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for both the front display and rear glass panel. [9]

The S26 Ultra, on the other hand, reverts to an aluminum frame (which was last used on the Galaxy S23), but still features a glass back [10] ; however, the phone now features more rounded corners. [11] It still has the Gorilla Glass Armor 2 for its front display and rear panel. [12]

ModelGalaxy S26 and S26+Galaxy S26 Ultra
Base colors
  • Black
  • Cobalt Violet
  • Sky Blue
  • White
Online exclusive colors
  • Silver Shadow
  • Pink Gold

Specifications

Display

The Galaxy S26 series features a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display across all models with HDR10+ support and a 120 Hz refresh rate, reaching up to 2600 nits. Each device also includes an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor. The S26 Ultra uses Corning’s latest Gorilla Armor 2 protection on the front, while the S26 and S26+ use Gorilla Glass Victus 3 on both the front and back. [13]

Privacy Display

The Galaxy S26 Ultra features Privacy Display, a display technology developed and supplied by Samsung Display. The technology was originally developed under the name Flex Magic Pixel. When the feature is enabled in device settings, the viewing angle of the screen becomes significantly narrower, making the display difficult to see from the side while appearing normal to the user. [14]

The feature serves a similar purpose as external privacy screen protectors used to prevent others from viewing a phone screen in public places. However, unlike privacy films that add an additional polarizing layer on top of the display and may reduce brightness or clarity, Privacy Display is implemented at the panel level during manufacturing by selectively applying polarization to specific display elements. [15]

It can also be enabled or disabled through software as needed. The feature can be applied only to specific areas of the display, such as notification pop-ups, or to certain applications where privacy protection is needed. [16] [17]

Galaxy S26 series display specifications
SpecificationGalaxy S26Galaxy S26+Galaxy S26 Ultra
Size6.3"6.7"6.9"
Resolution2340 × 1080 (FHD+)3120 × 1440 (QHD+)3120 × 1440 (QHD+)
PanelDynamic AMOLED 2X / LTPO
Refresh rate1–120 Hz
Brightness~2600 nits
GlassGorilla Glass Victus 3Gorilla Glass Victus 3Gorilla Armor 2
Privacy display supportNoNoYes (Flex Magic Pixel)

See also

References

  1. ↑ Chokkattu, Julian. "Everything Samsung Announced at Galaxy Unpacked 2026". Wired. ISSN   1059-1028 . Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  2. ↑ "Samsung's Galaxy S26 Pro might get a little more screen real estate". The Verge. September 11, 2025. Archived from the original on September 11, 2025. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Samsung's Galaxy S26 Edge might look like an iPhone 17 Pro". The Verge. September 5, 2025. Archived from the original on September 5, 2025. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Samsung's Galaxy S26 series may ape the iPhone 17's biggest design change". The Verge. 4 September 2025. Archived from the original on September 4, 2025. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked: The Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy Buds 4 and more". Engadget. 2026-02-25. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
  6. 1 2 Lee, Nicole (2026-02-25). "Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus: Flagship Specs Comparison". CNET. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
  7. ↑ "Compare Samsung Galaxy S26 vs. Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra". GSMArena. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
  8. ↑ Mishra, Abhijeet (2026-02-25). "Galaxy S26 chip split explained: Snapdragon vs Exynos by region". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
  9. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy S26 vs. Galaxy S25: What's changed and which one should you buy?". Engadget. 2026-02-25. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
  10. ↑ Shaik, Abid Iqbal (2026-02-26). "Here is why Galaxy S26 Ultra doesn't have a titanium frame". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
  11. ↑ Schoon, Ben (2026-02-25). "The Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner and more rounded than ever, and I love it [Gallery]". 9to5Google. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
  12. ↑ Matei, Mihai (2026-02-02). "Galaxy S26 Ultra design: What's changing from the S25 Ultra?". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
  13. ↑ Siddiqui, Aamir (2026-01-22). "Forget tempered glass: The Galaxy S26 Ultra may debut a tougher new Gorilla Glass". Android Authority. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  14. ↑ Martin, Roland Moore-Colyer (2026-02-25). "Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the world's first Privacy Display — here's how it works". Tom's Guide. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  15. ↑ Siddiqui, Aamir; Brown, C. Scott (2026-02-26). "Is the Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display better than a privacy screen protector? We tested both". Android Authority. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
  16. ↑ Pandey, Rajesh (2026-02-25). "I tested the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and the Privacy Display has a major trade-off". Android Police. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  17. ↑ Segan, Sascha (2026-02-26). "I Tested Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra Privacy Display — It Feels Like Spy Tech". PCMag. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
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