Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series at Unpacked 2026 Event

Samsung unveiled its latest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S26 series, at the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event in San Francisco on February 25. The lineup includes the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra models, each featuring significant hardware upgrades and AI-driven functionalities.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra boasts a 6.9-inch 2K display, a Snapdragon 8E5 processor running at 4.74GHz, and a 5000mAh battery. Its camera system includes a 200MP HP2 primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x zoom, and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens.

Samsung has integrated the Perplexity AI assistant into the Galaxy S26 series, expanding its Galaxy AI platform. Users can activate this feature using the wake phrase "Hey Plex." Perplexity is embedded across several Samsung apps, including Notes, Clock, Gallery, Reminder, and Calendar.

The Galaxy S26 series is expected to be available for purchase starting March 11, 2026.