Samsung Galaxy S26 series goes official: Check prices, features
Samsung just dropped its Galaxy S26 lineup—S26, S26+, and the top-end S26 Ultra.
The S26 and S26+ pack either a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (in North America, China and Japan) or an Exynos 2600 (in other markets), while the S26 Ultra uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 worldwide, so performance should be snappy.
Pre-orders started February 25, with devices hitting stores March 11.
How much do the new models cost?
The base Galaxy S26 starts at $899.99 (12GB/256GB), while the higher storage option is 512GB.
The S26+ begins with 12GB RAM and offers 256GB or 512GB storage.
If you want the Ultra experience—think bigger screen and better camera—it starts at $1,299.99 for the 256GB model, with 512GB and 1TB options and up to 16GB RAM.
What about display and camera specs?
The regular S26 has a sharp 6.3-inch AMOLED display and a solid 50MP main camera; the Plus model stretches that to 6.7-inch with similar camera specs.
The Ultra stands out with its huge 6.9-inch QHD+ screen and an impressive 200MP main camera—plus a Privacy Display for when you want extra security.
All models get improved AI features for better performance
Battery life is strong across the board: up to 30 hours of video playback on the S26's 4,300mAh battery; slightly more on the Plus; and a hefty 5,000mAh cell in the Ultra with Super Fast Charging—75% in just half an hour!
All models get upgraded AI features for smarter multitasking and improved low-light photos and videos thanks to new Nightography modes.