Samsung is set to host its first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2026 in February, where it will unveil the Galaxy S26 lineup alongside other new devices. The company's 2025 was marked by significant updates, including the launch of Google's XR platform and an ultra-thin new form factor for foldables.
The upcoming Galaxy S26 series is expected to feature a similar design to its predecessor, with flat front screens and frames, rounded corners, and cameras housed in vertical pill-shaped plateaus on the back. However, internal components such as screens, chips, and camera sensors will likely undergo significant upgrades.
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip is expected to power all Galaxy S26 phones, although some models may use Samsung's Exynos 2600 chip depending on the region. The new devices are also rumored to feature improved performance and AI capabilities, including support for Google's Find Hub network and integration with Perplexity's AI-powered search engine.
In addition to the S26 lineup, Samsung is expected to introduce other new devices at Unpacked 2026, although no specific details have been confirmed. The company has announced its Galaxy Z TriFold foldable smartphone in late 2025, which will be available in the US starting January 30 for $2,900.
Fans of Samsung's smartphones can look forward to a more compact case and less angular stems on the new Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro models. The devices are rumored to feature support for head gestures, allowing users to accept or decline calls with ease.
The upcoming Galaxy S26 series is expected to feature a similar design to its predecessor, with flat front screens and frames, rounded corners, and cameras housed in vertical pill-shaped plateaus on the back. However, internal components such as screens, chips, and camera sensors will likely undergo significant upgrades.
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip is expected to power all Galaxy S26 phones, although some models may use Samsung's Exynos 2600 chip depending on the region. The new devices are also rumored to feature improved performance and AI capabilities, including support for Google's Find Hub network and integration with Perplexity's AI-powered search engine.
In addition to the S26 lineup, Samsung is expected to introduce other new devices at Unpacked 2026, although no specific details have been confirmed. The company has announced its Galaxy Z TriFold foldable smartphone in late 2025, which will be available in the US starting January 30 for $2,900.
Fans of Samsung's smartphones can look forward to a more compact case and less angular stems on the new Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro models. The devices are rumored to feature support for head gestures, allowing users to accept or decline calls with ease.