The release date of the Galaxy S26 series has been revealed

According to the latest reports, it seems that the date and place of Samsung’s next big event to unveil its new flagships has been decided. According to leaked information, the Unpacked event to introduce the Galaxy S26 series will be held on February 25, 2026 (March 6, 1404) in the city of San Francisco, located in the United States. This date is slightly later than the timing of recent years, which usually saw the event held in late January or early February. According to informed sources, this slight delay gives Samsung enough time to finalize its final strategic decisions, especially regarding the final model lineup.

Choosing San Francisco again as the host of this event is a perfectly calculated move. Known as the global hub of artificial intelligence, this city is the best place to emphasize Samsung’s special focus on AI technology. The South Korean tech giant plans to use this opportunity to establish the Galaxy S26 series as a true “artificial intelligence phone” in the market and outline its future strategy in this area to the tech world. This approach shows that artificial intelligence will remain the most important competitive advantage and key selling point in Samsung flagships.

As for the model lineup, early speculation suggested that Samsung might replace the standard and Plus versions with “Pro” or “Edge” models. However, more recent reports refute this idea and suggest that the company will stick to its familiar and successful lineup of the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. The decision is said to have been taken after the previous model, the S25 Edge, failed to meet expected sales targets, forcing Samsung to rethink its strategy.

To provide the necessary processing power for advanced AI capabilities, Samsung will follow a dual-chip strategy. Many models will be equipped with the new Exynos 2600 processor, which marks the return of a custom Exynos chip to the ultra-high-end model in some regions. In other important markets such as the United States and Canada, as expected, Qualcomm’s flagship chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, will be used. Additionally, rumors point to a significant improvement in the telephoto camera sensor with 3x zoom, which could be a defining upgrade for fans of the series.

Source: androidheadlines