Samsung is preparing to launch the new Galaxy S26 series on February 25, 2026. While the design is largely known, the full specifications are now available, confirming incremental hardware improvements while focusing on new AI features and software optimizations.
Chipsets: 2nm premiere and Snapdragon exclusivity
Who WinFuture berichtetSamsung is returning to a dual-chip strategy in Europe. The Galaxy S26 and S26+ will be powered by the new Exynos 2600 Powered by a chip manufactured using a 2-nanometer process for the first time, initial benchmarks confirm that the deca-core chip delivers performance on par with Qualcomm's top-of-the-line model.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra, however, remains exclusive worldwide to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 reserved. This one clocks at up to 4,74 GHz, significantly higher than the competition, and is expected to set new benchmarks, especially in graphics performance and NPU capabilities for Galaxy AI.
Storage and displays: The end of the 128GB era
Samsung is dropping the 128GB option for its base model. All devices now come standard with at least 256GB of fast UFS 4.0 storage. The standard RAM is 12GB, while the 1TB Ultra model is upgraded to 16GB.
S26: 6,3 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Full HD+ (2340×1080)
S26 +: 6,7 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3K (3120×1440)
S26 Ultra: 6,9 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3K (3120×1440)
All panels support an adaptive refresh rate of 1 to 120 Hz and are enhanced by the new Corning Gorilla Glass Armor 2 protected, which should further minimize reflections.
Camera systems: Evolution rather than revolution
The hardware base of the S26 and S26+ models remains identical to last year's models; Samsung is focusing on optimizing aperture values. The Ultra model, however, receives a light-gathering upgrade: The 200-megapixel main camera now offers a f/1.4 aperture for significantly improved low-light performance.
Of particular note is the new 50-megapixel sensor for the ultra-wide-angle camera on the Ultra, which now also features autofocus and enables macro photography.
Battery and charging technology: Finally more speed
There's good news regarding charging. The Galaxy S26 Ultra now supports charging for the first time. 60 Watt Fast Charging, while the S26+ remains at 45 watts and the base model continues to charge at 25 watts. A new feature is the Qi2 support for magnetic wireless charging on all three models.
