Samsung is reportedly preparing to launch its next-generation Galaxy S26 lineup earlier than expected, with new reports suggesting a late-January 2026 debut and sales beginning in February. This comes after months of speculation around potential delays caused by design revisions. The Galaxy S26 series will reportedly be powered by Samsung’s new 2nm Exynos 2600 chipset in select regions, while others will receive Qualcomm’s 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. Samsung is also said to be ditching the “Edge” model entirely due to poor sales, and reviving the Galaxy S26+ variant. Here’s all we know.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 launch timeline
According to a report by Chosun Biz, Samsung plans to officially unveil the Galaxy S26 series in late January 2026, with sales expected to kick off in early February. Earlier, reports hinted at a possible delay due to extended hardware testing and redesigns. However, insiders now claim the development process is back on track after Samsung replaced the Edge variant with a Plus model, resolving the production bottleneck.
The Galaxy Unpacked event is rumoured to be hosted in San Francisco, possibly around January 25, 2026. Pre-orders could begin shortly after, followed by the retail rollout in early February.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 specs
Samsung will likely introduce three models in the upcoming Galaxy S26 series – Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, after scrapping the Edge variant. The S26 and S26+ are expected to feature Samsung’s in-house 2nm Exynos 2600 chipset in global markets, while the Ultra model will use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, offering enhanced AI computing and power efficiency.
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The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to lead with improved AI-driven camera processing, new sensor technology, and a redesigned cooling system. Samsung may also introduce upgraded AMOLED displays with higher brightness and adaptive refresh rates for better energy management.
Himani Jha
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