Samsung presents its new line of Galaxy S26 cell phones at the Unpacked 2026 event: all the rumors

The company anticipated that the new generation of its flagship line was conceived to “eliminate friction” in everyday use, with a deeper integration of Galaxy AI and functions designed so that the artificial intelligence be “personal and adaptive” from the first moment.

Three variants are expected to be announced during the keynote: Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus y Galaxy S26 Ultra. New headphones could also be presented Galaxy Buds.

The event will be held in San Francisco, Californiaon Wednesday, February 25 and will begin at 3:00 p.m. (Argentine time).

The official broadcast will be available in:

• Samsung.com
• Samsung Newsroom
• Samsung Official YouTube Channel

The company also enabled a prior registration on their site to access previews, trailers, updates and exclusive benefits before launch.

Although the final details will be known at the event, in the last hours they circulated multiple leaks about the characteristics of the new equipment.

In general terms, the update would be evolutionary, with a continuous design compared to the previous series, improvements in performance and battery, and a greater prominence of functions based on artificial intelligence.

Samsung has already announced that it will incorporate a new technology called “privacy display”. As explained, this function seeks make it difficult to read the content on the screen when viewed from lateral anglesmaintaining sharpness when looking from the front. The goal is to reinforce privacy without the need for additional accessories.

The model Ultra He would once again position himself as the most advanced of the line.

Among the leaked features are mentioned:

• 5,000 mAh battery, with faster charging speed compared to the previous model.

• Procesador Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

• Increased performance in artificial intelligence functions compared to the previous generation.

• Improved graphic performance.

In it photographic sectionthe released versions indicate:

• 12 megapixel front camera.

• 200 MP main sensor.

• 50 MP ultra wide angle camera.

• 50 MP telephoto lens with five-fold optical zoom.

• Additional 10 MP telephoto lens with three-fold optical zoom.

As for the designradical changes in the general aesthetics are not expected. It is mentioned that the equipment could be slightly taller and wider than the Galaxy S25 Ultra, although with a profile thinner.

Rumors suggest that the Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus would maintain similar lines to their predecessors, with modifications to the rear camera module.

In screenthe base model could incorporate a panel 6.3-inch Super AMOLEDwhile the Plus would retain 6.7 inches. The Ultra would maintain 6.9 inches, with improvements in efficiency and maximum brightness.

It also emerged that the line could be compatible with Qi2 wireless charging.

The leaks indicate that the Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus would use a chip Exynos 2600while the Ultra would opt for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

In all cases, artificial intelligence appears as the central axis. In addition to Galaxy AI, the possible incorporation of scam detection tools for calls and messages from unknown numbersthrough automated analysis.

Previous reports indicated that Samsung could apply a approximate increase of 50 dollars on every Galaxy S26 series model in some markets.

However, other versions maintain that in the United States the initial values ​​would remain unchanged compared to the previous generation, with the base model Galaxy S26 since $799the S26+ since $999 and the S26 Ultra since $1.299.

Official confirmation will come during Unpacked.

Among the colors mentioned for the Galaxy S26 Ultra are black, white, sky blue and cobalt violet. Additional variants exclusive to direct purchases from the official store were also mentioned.

Following the announcement, it is expected that the prevents in an immediate manner. Samsung reported that those who pre-register will be able to access exclusive benefits.

With more intense global competition—and with Apple leading the global sales ranking last year—the new Galaxy S26 series will be key to Samsung’s strategy in 2026.