The Samsung Galaxy S26 series has been launched globally.
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The wait is finally over for Galaxy S26 series fans, as the company has announced the much-anticipated lineup, which offers several AI enhancements, high-end displays, powerful performance and long-term software support, with the Ultra model adding a stylus. The series is priced in the premium segment in India, starting at Rs 87,999 and going up to Rs 1,89,999 for the Ultra variant.
Samsung has launched the next-generation flagship phones, including the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra, at the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event globally, with India pricing announced.
The all-new Galaxy S26 series features Privacy Display, high-refresh-rate AMOLED displays, powerful chipsets, upgraded camera systems and long-term software support, along with Galaxy AI enhancements. Here's the price, features and all the other details of the Galaxy S26 series the company has revealed so far.
Rs 87,999 for 12GB + 256GB
Rs 87,999 for 12GB + 512GB (for a limited time)
Rs 1,19,999 for 12GB + 256GB
Rs 1,19,999 for 12GB + 512GB (for a limited time)
Rs 1,39,999 for 12GB + 256GB
Rs 1,39,999 for 12GB + 512GB (for a limited time)
Rs 1,89,999 for 16GB + 1TB
All the newly launched Galaxy S26 series phones are available for pre-order starting February 25. It will be up for sale from March 11.
The newly launched Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra will be available for purchase via the company's official site, e-commerce platforms and retail stores across the country.
The Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra colour options include Black, White, Cobalt Violet and Sky Blue. Furthermore, Silver Shadow and Pink Gold will be Samsung.com-exclusive.
The Galaxy S26 has a 6.3-inch FHD+ display, while the Galaxy S26+ boasts a 6.7-inch QHD+ display with Dynamic AMOLED 2x panels.
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The Galaxy S26 features a 6.3-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x display, while the Galaxy S26+ boasts a 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x display. Both phones offer up to a 120Hz refresh rate, 2,600 nits peak brightness and Vision Booster.
The Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ are powered by Samsung's first 2nm Exynos 2600 in Europe, India and other global markets. Meanwhile, in countries like the US, Canada and China, it will include the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
The Galaxy S26 and S26+ share the same camera setup, which includes a 50MP OIS main camera with a 1/1.56-inch sensor, a 12MP ultrawide sensor and a 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom. For selfies, there's a 12MP sensor on the front, which is capable of 4K video recording.
The Galaxy S26 is equipped with a 4,300mAh battery with 25W wired charging support, while the Galaxy S26+ houses a 4,900mAh battery with 45W charging support. These phones also support Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and Wireless PowerShare.
The top-end Galaxy S26 Ultra comes with a 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x display.
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The top-end Galaxy S26 Ultra comes with a 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x display with up to a 120Hz refresh rate, 2,600 nits peak brightness and Vision Booster. The model also includes a stylus.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset in all markets, including India. This chipset is said to deliver 19 percent faster performance for AI queries and on-device data processing.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra boasts a quad rear camera setup, featuring a 200MP OIS main camera, a 50MP ultrawide camera, a 50MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom and a 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom. It also has a 12MP front camera capable of 4K video recording.
In terms of battery, the Galaxy S26 Ultra comes with a 5,000mAh battery, offering 60W wired charging support, along with Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and Wireless PowerShare support.
These newly launched devices run Android 16-based One UI 8.5, offering 7 years of major OS upgrades and security patches.
All the Samsung Galaxy S26 series phones have an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, indicating they can be submerged up to 1.5 metres for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, connectivity features include USB-C, NFC, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and more.
In terms of AI features, these phones will include enhanced Galaxy AI features, such as improved Quick Share with smart contact suggestions, upgraded Photo Assist for uninterrupted image generation, integrated Perplexity AI, AI Screenshot Analyzer, Live Translation 2.0, upgraded Bixby, Gemini and more. Meanwhile, the built-in Privacy Display is exclusive to the Ultra variant.
Additionally, the series also includes some new features. While Circle to Search can now recognise multiple objects within a single image, Now Nudge provides context-aware suggestions. Furthermore, Now Brief has also become more proactive and personalised.
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