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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra New Updated Release Date
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is now expected to launch in February 2026, with sales tipped to start in late February or early March by new leaks, rather than the usual January Unpacked event. That’s a noticeable shift for Samsung, which normally loves that early‑January “new year, new flagship” moment, but fresh leak reports suggest the company is pushing the Galaxy S26 series, including the Ultra, a few weeks later than fans first assumed. PhoneArt (@UniverseIce) shared on X that the Galaxy S26 series is expected to be unveiled at a Galaxy Unpacked event in February before going on sale in March, signaling the start of a long wait for fans of Samsung.
Several Korean and global reports mention an Unpacked event in San Jose in February 2026, with all three models, Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26, sharing the stage before hitting shelves roughly a month later. One recent leak, highlighted by outlets such as The Economic Times–style tech coverage, even frames it as a strategic delay: Samsung wants the spotlight to itself right before Mobile World Congress instead of fighting the January noise.
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Unpacked event: mid–February 2026 (leaked)
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Sales/open market: late February to early March 2026, depending on region and carrier.
It is still a leak‑driven timeline, so official invites could tweak exact dates, but the January 2026 launch idea is basically off the table now.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Specifications and Features
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is shaping up as a classic “small on design drama, big on under‑the‑hood upgrades” kind of flagship, at least going by current leaks. Multiple spec leaks point to a 6.9‑inch Dynamic AMOLED display with up to 3,000 nits peak brightness, 120 Hz refresh rate, and Gorilla Glass Armor 2 protection, essentially a very bright, very sharp slab meant to stay readable even under brutal sunlight.
Under the hood, most reports expect:
Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 globally, with some talk of Exynos 2600 in select markets, depending on region strategy.
RAM & storage: 12 GB RAM with 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0 storage options, no microSD slot.
Battery: around 5,400–5,500 mAh with 45 W wired fast charging and improved Qi2 wireless charging.
The camera leaks are where the “Ultra” tag really tries to earn its name: a 200 MP main sensor, plus 50 MP ultrawide, 3x telephoto, and 5x periscope telephoto, alongside 8K recording and 4K at up to 120 fps on video. That setup, paired with Samsung’s next‑gen Galaxy AI algorithms, is supposedly tuned for cleaner zoom shots and more stable low‑light video rather than just chasing megapixel headlines.
Features that keep popping up across leaks often in that familiar “as per leak reports”:
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S Pen support with lower latency and tighter integration with Samsung Notes and Galaxy AI.
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IP68 rating, titanium frame, and a redesigned pill‑shaped camera island inspired by the Fold lineup.
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Long‑term software promise: Android 16 with up to 7 OS updates, pushing it deep into the 2030s for security and feature drops.
All of this is still technically leaked and unofficial, but the consistency across major leak trackers, YouTube breakdowns, and big tech portals over the last 24–48 hours makes the broad picture feel quite solid: a delayed but more polished Galaxy S26 Ultra, focusing on battery, camera intelligence, and longevity rather than wild design experiments.
Disclaimer:
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra release date, specifications, and features mentioned here are based on recent leaks and media reports as of late December 2025 and may change at official launch. Always refer to Samsung’s official announcements and listings for confirmed details.
