Samsung Galaxy S26 series: Everything you need to know

From confirmed prices and dimensions to release dates and specs, here's every verified detail about Samsung's Galaxy S26 series you need to know before buying.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 9

AT&T unveils Amigo Jr., a Samsung-made kid phone built around safety

AT&T has launched the Samsung-built Amigo Jr, a kid-safe smartphone with strict parental controls, curated apps, location tracking, and no open internet - designed for children as young as six.

Moinak Pal     February 8

Hosting the Super Bowl? This 77″ OLED TV deal is the upgrade people will notice

Get the Samsung 77" S90F Series OLED 4K Smart TV (2025) for $1,999.99 and save $1,500 (comp. value $3,499.99). A big-screen OLED upgrade ahead of the Super Bowl with deep contrast and premium picture quality. Deal ends Feb 9, 2026.

O. Khaliq Sultan     February 7

iPhone 18 Pro Max leak touts an unexpected win over Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

A new leak suggests the iPhone 18 Pro Max may deliver superior battery life than the Galaxy S26 Ultra, thanks to a bigger battery, 2nm chip, and iOS efficiency.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 6

Samsung Galaxy S26 might skip a sorely-missing charging perk, after all

Samsung Galaxy S26 reportedly skips native Qi2 magnets, forcing case-based solutions again, despite rivals adopting magnetic wireless charging, raising questions about priorities for Unpacked 2026.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 5

Galaxy S21 support is winding down, what it means for your security updates

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 security updates just became less predictable. The S21 line has dropped off Samsung’s monthly and quarterly lists, which matters if you rely on banking, work logins, and other sensitive apps.

Paulo Vargas     February 5

Samsung Galaxy S26 might give you a freakishly fast AI image trick that works offline

A rumor says the Galaxy S26 will add EdgeFusion, an on-device text-to-image tool that works offline and targets under-one-second results. If it’s real, battery, heat, and integration will decide whether you’ll use it.

Paulo Vargas     February 5

Samsung’s latest Galaxy S26 teaser hints at better camera zoom output, but I’m not impressed

Samsung's Galaxy S26 camera teasers promise better zoom and low-light video, but without new hardware, the improvements feel like software-led patchwork rather than real innovation.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 4

Galaxy S26 leak predicts a disappointing wireless top-up situation

A new Galaxy S26 leak muddies expectations for Qi2 wireless charging, raising concerns that Samsung may once again rely on magnetic cases rather than native support.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 3

Samsung is readying a new Ultra smartwatch and a massive iPad Pro rival

Samsung's rumor mill heats up with Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Ultra tablets, plus Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 debuting alongside 2026 foldables.

Shikhar Mehrotra     February 2

A $1,100 discount makes this 65-inch Samsung OLED a no-nonsense upgrade

Save $1,100 on the Samsung 65" Class S84F OLED 4K UHD Vision AI Smart TV, now $899.99 (compared value $1,999.99). A premium OLED upgrade with deep blacks, strong contrast, and a smart Tizen experience for streaming, sports, and movies.

O. Khaliq Sultan     February 2

Samsung’s 2026 OLED TVs add Nvidia G-SYNC for your setup

Samsung says Nvidia G-SYNC Compatible is coming to its 2026 OLED TVs, starting with the S95H, S90H, and S85H. Pair that with up to 165Hz refresh and you’ve got a cleaner big-screen PC gaming setup.

Paulo Vargas     February 2

Foldable iPhone leak finally reveals a battery that doesn’t fold under pressure

Leaks suggest Apple’s first foldable iPhone could include the largest battery ever in an iPhone, aiming to outperform competing foldables in all-day usage and efficiency.

Moinak Pal     February 1

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series may bring a Pixel-exclusive feature to protect you from scam calls

The Pixel-exclusive Scam Detection feature may finally be making its way to more Android phones, starting with the Galaxy S26 series.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 31

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s leaked renders show a familiar S25-style design

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra appears in leaked official renders with a design that looks largely unchanged from the S25 Ultra, hinting at subtle refinements rather than bold new hardware shifts.

Manisha Priyadarshini     January 30

Samsung leak spoils the Unpacked date for Galaxy S26 series launch

A new leak reveals Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event may take place on February 25, 2026, confirming long-standing rumors about the Galaxy S26 launch timeline.

Shikhar Mehrotra     January 30

Samsung will pull no punches with its upcoming wide foldable phone against Apple

Samsung is preparing a wide foldable phone designed to take on Apple directly, with a new screen format, a large production target, and a launch timed alongside its next Galaxy Fold lineup.

Manisha Priyadarshini     January 29

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 series might bring a pleasant surprise for your wallet

According to a new leak, Samsung could launch its Galaxy Buds 4 series at the same price as their predecessors.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 29

Fresh Galaxy S26 series leak gives us our first realistic look at Samsung’s upcoming flagships

A new leak has reveal all three Galaxy S26 models in UAG cases, highlighting a largely unchanged design.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 29

Samsung’s first AR glasses are coming in 2026 with immersive multimodal AI experiences

During its Q4 2025 earnings call, Samsung has confirmed that its first AR glasses will launch in 2026.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 29

One UI 8.5 makes your Galaxy Now Bar worth checking again

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 adds a missed call alert to the Now Bar, making the lock screen more useful at a glance. It’s small, but it fixes a real daily frustration.

Paulo Vargas     January 29

Samsung confirms a “new foldable product” is headed your way later this year

In its Q4 2025 earnings call, Samsung has confirmed it plans to launch a new foldable product in the second half of 2026.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 29

Samsung Galaxy S26 series price leak is a sigh of relief

A new leak suggests Samsung may lower Galaxy S26 Ultra prices despite rising memory costs, potentially undercutting last year's model and signaling a rare win for flagship buyers.

Shikhar Mehrotra     January 29

Samsung’s next budget Galaxy-A phone appears in a leak with a tiring look

Leaked Galaxy A37 renders reveal Samsung's unchanged budget phone design, mirroring the A36 with flat panels, familiar cameras, modest specs, and another year of fatigue.

Shikhar Mehrotra     January 28

iPhone 18 might avoid the ugly price hike trend coming for smartphones in 2026

Apple may avoid iPhone 18 price hikes despite soaring LPDDR memory costs, with analyst Ming-Chi Kuo highlighting supplier leverage and Apple's margin-absorption strategy.

Shikhar Mehrotra     January 28

Samsung confirms a cool privacy screen upgrade for the Galaxy S26 series

Samsung confirms Galaxy S26 Privacy Display, a pixel-level, angle-restricted screen feature that blocks shoulder surfing using OLED hardware and One UI intelligence.

Shikhar Mehrotra     January 28

Samsung’s push for slimmer phones could benefit the upcoming Galaxy A57

The Galaxy A57 has surfaced in a regulatory listing, revealing a noticeably thinner and lighter design.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 27

Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold finally gets a US launch date and a jaw-dropping price tag

Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold is officially headed to the US with a confirmed launch date and an eye-watering price, marking the company’s boldest and most expensive foldable experiment so far.

Manisha Priyadarshini     January 27

Samsung’s prettiest Galaxy Z Flip7 might be the one you can’t buy

Samsung's Milano Cortina 2026 Galaxy Z Flip7 is athletes-only, with 100GB 5G eSIM, Wallet passes, and Village apps. It also powers Victory Selfie podium moments and a new Victory Profile portrait project.

Paulo Vargas     January 27

The next-gen iPhone Air could bring a thinner Face ID

Apple's next-generation iPhone Air could feature a slimmer Face ID module, potentially enabling a smaller Dynamic Island and freeing internal space for camera upgrades.

Shikhar Mehrotra     January 27

The case for “invisible” tech: why health tracking is going screenless

Ditch the smartwatch. We review the best "invisible" health trackers for 2026, including the Samsung Galaxy Ring, Whoop 5.0, and RingConn Gen 2.

Omair Khaliq Sultan     January 26

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro may reach 5.0GHz with Samsung heat tech

A new leak suggests Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro could reach 5.0GHz using Samsung’s Heat Pass Block technology.

Moinak Pal     January 26

Samsung leak shows a deep feature cut finally going away on the Galaxy S26

A new leak suggests Samsung may drop the 128GB base model with the Galaxy S26, signaling a storage shake-up, pricing questions, and possible memory-supply pressure.

Shikhar Mehrotra     January 26

The 144Hz IPS era is over: why 240Hz OLED is the only monitor you should buy

144Hz is outdated. We review the best 240Hz OLED gaming monitors for 2026, featuring massive price drops on AOC QD-OLEDs and the innovative LG Dual Mode.

Omair Khaliq Sultan     January 21