Samsung to Unveil Galaxy 26 Series at Upcoming Unpacked Event
Samsung has officially announced its next Galaxy Unpacked event, set to take place on February 25 in San Francisco. The tech giant is expected to introduce its highly anticipated Galaxy 26 series of smartphones at the event.
One of the key highlights of the upcoming phones will be the focus on AI features. Samsung has stated that the new devices are designed to simplify everyday interactions, inspire confidence, and seamlessly integrate Galaxy AI into users’ daily lives.
Among the standout features teased by the company is a privacy display set to debut on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. This innovative feature will enable users to conceal specific areas of the screen to protect sensitive information from prying eyes, such as hiding the notification area.
Reports indicate that the top model in the lineup will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon Elite Gen 5 processor in the U.S. and China, while other regions are likely to receive Samsung’s own Exynos 2600 processor. While Snapdragon processors have historically outperformed Exynos chips in benchmarks and thermal efficiency, the performance gap between the two has been narrowing over time.
According to a report from SamMobile, the Galaxy S26 will come equipped with a 5,100 mAh battery and will support 60W wired charging along with 25W wireless charging.
In addition to the new smartphones, Samsung is also expected to unveil the updated Galaxy Buds 4 wireless earbuds with a redesigned look compared to the previous generation, drawing parallels to Apple’s AirPods.
Live Stream Details and Promotional Offer
The Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled to commence at 10 AM PT/ 1 PM ET/ 7 PM CET and will be live-streamed on Samsung’s website and YouTube channel.
For those interested in the upcoming devices, Samsung is offering a $30 promotional credit to individuals who pre-register their interest. Pre-registering does not commit consumers to purchase the new devices but ensures they receive the credit, which can be used as a discount on other Samsung products. Additionally, pre-ordering a device after pre-registering will increase the credit to $150, with no trade-in required.