After weeks of rumors about a possible delay in the launch of the Galaxy S26 series , a new report from Korea seems to clarify the situation: Samsung will hold the next Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25, 2026 in San Francisco and will officially present the new range of flagship smartphones there.

A launch later than usual

Historically, Samsung has always unveiled its flagship S series phones in January — as it did with the Galaxy S25 lineup — but this year the company has reportedly decided to move the event up by about a month , likely to refine the product or better fit it with the global availability window.

According to the source, preparations for the Unpacked are already underway , a sign that the South Korean company is aiming for a high-impact launch.

Three Galaxy S26 models and regionally differentiated chips

The Galaxy S26 series will consist of three models as usual: the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra . All are expected to be powered by the new Exynos 2600 chip in some markets, while others, such as the US and likely Western Europe, will use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy .

Camera and battery improvements

The latest rumors also speak of significant upgrades to the cameras, batteries, and displays on all models, marking one of the most significant evolutions for the Galaxy S line in recent years.