Samsung has confirmed that it will unveil its next flagship smartphones at a Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for February 25 in San Francisco.
The event will begin at 10am Pacific time, 1pm Eastern, 7pm in Nigeria and 6pm in the UK, and will be streamed live on Samsung’s website and YouTube channel.
The company is expected to introduce the Galaxy S26 series, which will include the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra.
Ahead of the launch, Samsung said the new devices are “built to simplify everyday interactions, inspire confidence and make Galaxy AI feel seamlessly integrated from the moment it’s in hand.”
One of the features teased is a new privacy display expected to debut on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. The feature will allow users to hide selected areas of the screen from people nearby, including notifications that may contain sensitive information.
Reports say Samsung will again split its choice of processors by market. Devices sold in the United States and China are expected to run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, while other regions may receive models powered by Samsung’s Exynos 2600 processor.
While Qualcomm chips have traditionally outperformed Exynos in speed and heat management, the gap has narrowed in recent years.
Battery and charging upgrades are also expected. According to SamMobile, the Galaxy S26 will come with a 5,100mAh battery, with support for 60W wired charging and 25W wireless charging.
Samsung is also likely to refresh its audio lineup at the event. The Galaxy Buds 4 wireless earbuds are expected to be announced, with a redesigned look following complaints that the previous model closely resembled Apple’s AirPods.
Alongside the product launch, Samsung has opened pre-registration for customers interested in the new devices.
In the UK, anyone who registers before 6pm on February 25 will receive a £30 voucher to spend on Galaxy ecosystem products.
Customers who go on to pre-order a device will receive a larger incentive, including 512GB of storage for the price of 256GB, a discount valued at £170.
Samsung is also offering a chance to win one of ten £500 vouchers through a prize draw.
Further details about the Samsung Galaxy S26 range have also surfaced through leaks. German publication WinFuture reported that the standard Galaxy S26 could start at €999 (roughly N1.6 million), while the S26+ may be priced at €1,269 (about N2.1 million).
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to cost at least €1,469 (N2.4 million). All three models are tipped to launch in white, blue, black and purple.
In terms of specifications, the Galaxy S26 is expected to feature a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display, while the S26+ may come with a larger 6.7-inch Quad HD+ screen.
Both are said to use Dynamic AMOLED 2X panels with a 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Armor 2 protection.
The Ultra model is expected to feature a 6.9-inch display and a more advanced camera system, led by a 200-megapixel main sensor. It is also reported to support up to 16GB of RAM, up to 1TB of storage, and 60W wired fast charging.
Samsung has not confirmed pricing or full specifications ahead of the event. Those details are expected to be announced officially during the Galaxy Unpacked presentation later this month.
