the Galaxy S26 series might debut as late as March, potentially more than a month following Samsung’s typical release window between mid-January and early February for the Galaxy S series. A recent article from the Korean news outlet MT appears to validate earlier reports and theories about the Galaxy S26 launch timeline. Samsung is expected to reveal the Galaxy S26 series in San Francisco on February 25. Preorders typically begin after the Unpacked event, with the devices expected to ship roughly two weeks later. If the details are correct, the release date for the Galaxy S26—when preorders are fulfilled and the phones hit stores—will be scheduled for the first half of March.
MT mentions that Samsung has finalized the Unpacked date, and the company is proceeding with preparations accordingly. However, Samsung has not officially announced the event yet. Samsung launched the Galaxy S23 series in San Francisco in 2023. It is reportedly making a return to the city as the Bay Area is now the hub of AI development, and Samsung intends to further market its phones as AI-first devices. Samsung introduced its Galaxy AI platform in early 2024 alongside the Galaxy S24 series. Since then, Samsung has upgraded the Galaxy AI, ensuring that each flagship phone launch becomes a Galaxy AI-capable device.
