Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is tomorrow — February 25, 2026 — and the internet has already done most of the revealing for them. A series of official-looking promo posters shared by tipsters @ya_sking12767 and @Alfaturk on X have exposed the full Galaxy S26 lineup’s design, camera specs, chipsets, key features, and colour options ahead of the San Francisco event.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Series: Full Leaked Specs
The standard S26 and S26+ get the Exynos 2600 in Europe, Korea, India, MENA, and Southeast Asia — making them the first smartphones with a 2nm chip, with a Heat Pass Block promising up to 30% cooler thermals than previous Exynos processors. The S26 Ultra gets Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 globally.
| Spec | Galaxy S26 / S26+ | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset (India/EU) | Exynos 2600 (2nm) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Display | — | 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED, 1–120Hz |
| Main Camera | — | 200MP (ISOCELL HP2), f/1.4 |
| Ultra-Wide | — | 50MP (Samsung JN3) |
| Periscope Telephoto | — | 50MP (IMX854), 5x optical zoom |
| 3x Telephoto | — | 10MP, 3x optical zoom |
| Front Camera | — | 12MP |
| Battery | — | 5,000mAh — 31hrs video playback |
| Wired Charging | — | 60W (up from 45W) — 75% in 30 mins |
| Wireless Charging | — | 25W Qi2 |
| Thickness | — | 7.9mm (0.3mm thinner than S25 Ultra) |
| Weight | — | 214g (4g lighter) |
| AI Boost (NPU) | — | 39% faster vs S25 Ultra |
| GPU Improvement | — | 24% better vs S25 Ultra |
| CPU Speed | — | 19% faster vs S25 Ultra |
| Colours (All Models) | Black, White, Sky Blue, Cobalt Violet | Same + Silver Shadow & Pink Gold (Samsung.com exclusive) |
| S Pen | No | Yes |
| Qi2 Magnets | No built-in magnets | No built-in magnets |
| Europe Pricing | From €999 (S26) / €1,269 (S26+) | From €1,469 |
| Pre-orders | February 25 | February 25 |
| Expected Shipments | March 11 | March 11 |
Three Things Worth Noting Before Unpacked
No built-in Qi2 magnets on any S26 model — confirmed by leaker IceUniverse. If you want MagSafe-style magnetic charging accessories, you’ll need a third-party case. For a 2026 Ultra flagship, that’s a notable omission when Apple and Google have native magnetic alignment baked in.
Exynos 2600 is a major moment — if Samsung’s 2nm chip delivers on its thermal efficiency promises, it could finally end years of Exynos underperformance complaints that have dogged the Indian and European variants of Samsung flagships.
Photo Assist and Privacy Display are the two headline software features. Photo Assist uses generative AI to transform photos contextually. Privacy Display prevents screen-snoopers from reading your notifications over your shoulder — a genuinely useful real-world feature.
Watch the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 livestream on Samsung’s official website starting 1:00 PM EST / 11:30 PM IST on February 25.
Check our Samsung Galaxy S26 India coverage on TechnoSports and Galaxy Unpacked 2026 live updates.
FAQs
What chipset does the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra have?
The S26 Ultra gets Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 globally, while the standard S26 and S26+ use Exynos 2600 (2nm) in India, Europe, Korea, and MENA.
What are the Samsung Galaxy S26 colours?
All three models come in Black, White, Sky Blue, and Cobalt Violet, with Silver Shadow and Pink Gold as Samsung.com exclusive options.
