Forget about a January unveiling; these devices might hit the market in March!
What you need to know:
– A source known for their accuracy asserts that the Samsung Galaxy S26 series will be postponed.
– This information quickly follows another leak indicating that the Galaxy S26 will debut in March 2026 now.
– Both rumors regarding the launch date surface just after reports suggesting Samsung may be cutting the Pro and Edge models in favor of the base and Plus versions.
Samsung is anticipated to unveil the forthcoming Galaxy S26 series early next year, but a source with a proven record now suggests a delay. Initially, it was believed that the company aimed for a January 2026 revelation for the Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup, aligning with the Galaxy S25 release timeline. Now, the leaker Ice Universe on Weibo (translated) states, “the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S26 series has been postponed.” There are no additional details in the post explaining a possible reason for the delay or when the series might now debut.
The post, originally shared on Tuesday, Oct. 22, followed swiftly after leaker Instant Digital also reported on the alleged Galaxy S26 delay on Weibo (translated): “To showcase it better for everyone, the release of the Galaxy S26 series might be pushed back to March.”
As the Galaxy S26 remains in the rumor stage, and Samsung has yet to confirm anything, we don’t officially know when the next flagship phone lineup will launch. The Samsung Galaxy S25 was announced in January 2025 and became widely available in the following month. If the claims from these two leakers regarding a delay for the Galaxy S26 hold true, we might see a launch in February 2026 or March 2026.
It’s not the first speculation suggesting a shakeup for the Galaxy S26
If the Samsung Galaxy S26 series gets delayed, the exact reason will likely remain unknown. Nonetheless, other rumors related to the Samsung launch hint that things aren’t proceeding as intended. The company had been rumored to prepare a lineup featuring the Galaxy S26 Pro, Galaxy S26 Edge, and Galaxy S26 Ultra.
With several months left before the anticipated launch window for the phones, the rumors have taken a complete turn. Samsung is now believed to be scrapping the Galaxy S26 Edge entirely in favor of the Galaxy S26 Plus. Shortly after, leaks suggested that the Galaxy S26 Pro would not carry the “Pro” label and would revert to the basics as the Galaxy S26.
With critical details reportedly uncertain, it might not be surprising that the rumor mill suggests Samsung is delaying the Galaxy S26 launch. However, we will need to wait and see if these speculations turn out to be accurate.
