All articles tagged with #galaxy s26
Originally Published 6 days ago — by 9to5Google
Samsung's Galaxy S26 series is expected to launch in late February with a price increase of around $50 on each model, driven by rising component costs, though prices in the US may remain unchanged to boost global sales. The series will be a minor upgrade and is set for release in March.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by Wccftech
Samsung plans to raise the prices of its upcoming Galaxy S26 series by $30 to $60 due to rising costs, marking a departure from its previous policy of no price increases for flagship models, except for the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The price hike will mainly affect South Korea, while the US prices are expected to remain lower, with the Galaxy S26 starting at $799.99. The increase is driven by rising memory and component costs, as well as currency volatility.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by SamMobile
Samsung may eliminate the popular double storage pre-order perk for the Galaxy S26 due to chip shortages and market challenges, potentially impacting early buyers and pricing strategies.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by SamMobile
A leak reveals that the upcoming Galaxy S26 will feature a Privacy Display in One UI 8.5, which makes the screen less visible from side angles to enhance privacy, potentially using advanced OLED technology, with automation options for activation.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by PhoneArena
Samsung's Galaxy S26 series, along with the Galaxy Fold 8 and Flip 8, will maintain their 2025 prices in 2026, with flagship models starting at $799, $999, and $1,299 respectively, as Samsung aims to stay competitive and avoid losing market share, while also increasing prices on some A-series models to boost revenue.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Sammy Fans
Samsung is expanding its One UI 8.5 beta testing to include more Galaxy devices such as the Galaxy M56, F56, and A15 5G, with a stable release expected alongside the Galaxy S26 series next year. The update features a redesigned software update interface, UI enhancements, and improved user experience, while Samsung continues to address issues with the Galaxy Watch 4 series after initial rollout problems.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Sammy Fans
Samsung announces a photography contest for Galaxy S series users in India, offering cash prizes and national recognition, while also revealing details about the upcoming Galaxy S26 series, including design changes, software updates with One UI 8.5, and new device launches like the Galaxy A17 5G and Galaxy Tab A11+ in the US.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Sammy Fans
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra features a major redesign of the S Pen with a more rounded tip and aesthetic tweaks to the phone's corners, signaling a potential shift away from S Pen support in future models. The device is expected to launch in February 2025, alongside updates to Samsung's One UI 8.5 and new device launches, but hardware improvements appear incremental with a focus on software enhancements.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by PhoneArena
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is expected to have a significant price increase and will likely lack the pre-order incentives offered previously, with rumors suggesting the base model will start at a higher price and include more storage, but buyers may receive less value overall. The new phones may feature minor design refreshes, hardware updates, and deeper AI integration, but the price hike is driven by rising component costs across the flagship market.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by 9to5Google
Samsung is early testing a reboot of its Bixby voice assistant powered by the AI service Perplexity, with a limited update on One UI 8.5 beta showing enhanced responses, indicating a future integration that could significantly improve Bixby's capabilities.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by 9to5Google
Samsung is struggling to finalize the pricing for its upcoming Galaxy S26 series due to high costs, especially for memory and Snapdragon chips, and is losing money on the Galaxy Z TriFold, which is priced below production costs. The company has not yet determined the Galaxy S26 prices, and recent sales issues have led to a more conservative lineup, with potential price hikes being unlikely given market pressures and Apple's stable pricing. The Galaxy S26 is expected to launch in February, with the Galaxy Z TriFold arriving in North America early 2026.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by PhoneArena
Samsung's Galaxy S26 may reduce reliance on Qualcomm Snapdragon chips by increasing the use of its own Exynos chips, starting with the Exynos 2600 on 2nm tech, which could help the company control costs and improve performance, though the success of this strategy depends on the Exynos 2600's market performance.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by Android Central
Samsung's Galaxy S26 series pricing remains undecided due to rising costs of key components like memory, camera modules, and OLED panels. The company is using different processors across models to manage expenses, but overall, higher component prices are forcing Samsung to reconsider its pricing strategy ahead of the February 2026 launch.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by Android Authority
Leaks suggest Samsung's Galaxy S26 series may feature new camera software enhancements, including a 24MP shooting mode, HDR10+ support, and possibly new focus controls, indicating a focus on improved photography capabilities despite concerns over hardware differentiation from previous models.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by SamMobile
The release of the Samsung Galaxy S26 series may be delayed until March 2026, with the launch event possibly happening in late February, pushing the actual availability into the following month, according to rumors, though no official confirmation has been made.