Samsung’s New Galaxy Lineup
Samsung has announced its latest phones and earbuds, opening pre-orders today for the Galaxy S26 series and Galaxy Buds 4. Both will officially launch on March 11. The update is significant because Samsung has made big changes to storage, hardware, and privacy features, setting a new standard for the Galaxy S line.
Galaxy S26 Phones
The S26 family includes three models: Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra. All now start with 256GB of storage, double last year’s base option. Each uses a new chip built for faster performance and AI-powered features.
- S26: Slightly larger battery (4,300 mAh vs. 4,000 mAh).
- S26 Plus: Faster wireless charging.
- S26 Ultra: Better cameras and faster charging, still priced at $1,299.
Pricing and Release
The S26 and S26 Plus are each $100 more expensive than last year’s models, now priced at $899 and $1,099. Pre-orders are open today, with launch on March 11.
Privacy and AI Features
A new customizable privacy screen lets users hide specific on-screen elements—like notifications or password fields—from people looking over their shoulder. This replaces the old one-size-fits-all privacy filters with a more flexible option.
Galaxy Buds 4
Samsung also introduced the Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro.
– Buds 4: Budget option, semi-open design without rubber tips, up to 6 hours of use plus 30 hours from the case.
– Buds 4 Pro: Premium option, rubber tips, up to 7 hours of use plus 30 hours from the case.
Other Products
Samsung didn’t mention an S26 Edge model, leaving its future unclear. The company usually unveils new Galaxy Watches and foldable phones in the summer, so another launch event is expected later this year.
Galaxy Ring Update
The Galaxy Ring, introduced in 2024, is caught in legal disputes. Oura has sued Samsung for patent infringement, and Samsung has countersued. Similar lawsuits against other smart-ring makers add uncertainty to the Ring’s future.
Overall
Samsung is making flagship-level features—larger storage, AI-ready chips, and advanced privacy controls—standard across the Galaxy S line, while continuing to offer earbuds that balance price, fit, and battery life
Specs :
Galaxy S26 Series Specifications
| Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26+ | Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5/Exynos 2600 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5/Exynos 2600 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Snapdragon: Octa-core (2×4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
Exynos: 10-core (1×3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3×3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6×2.75GHz C1-Pro) |
Snapdragon: Octa-core (2×4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
Exynos: 10-core (1×3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3×3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6×2.75GHz C1-Pro) |
Octa-core (2×4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Snapdragon: Adreno 840
Exynos: Xclipse 960 |
Snapdragon: Adreno 840
Exynos: Xclipse 960 |
Adreno 840 |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 | One UI 8.5, Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades |
| Supported Networks | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G |
| Display | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | 6.7 inches, 1440 x 3120 pixels, Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | 6.9 inches, 1440 x 3120 pixels, Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | 12 GB, 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1TB |
| Card Slot | No | No | no |
| Main Camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55″ 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55″ 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
200 MP, f/1.4, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3″, 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1/3.94″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.9, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52″, 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5″, 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
| Front Camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2″, 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2″, 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2″, 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Colors | White, Blue, Black, Purple | White, Blue, Black, Purple | White, Blue, Black, Purple |
| Fingerprint sensor | Ultrasonic, under display | Ultrasonic, under display | Ultrasonic, under display |
| Battery | Li-Ion 4300 mAh 25W wired, PD3.0 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless |
Li-Ion 4900 mAh 45W wired, PD3.0 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless |
Li-Ion 5000 mAh 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless |
