Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Goes Official with 200MP: Check Prices Around The World

Key Highlights

• Samsung Galaxy S26 series launched globally via Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25, 2026, in San Francisco, California.
• Lineup includes Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra.
• Currently available for pre-order in major markets; general sales to follow soon.
• Galaxy S26 and S26+ powered by Samsung's Exynos 2600 (2nm process); Galaxy S26 Ultra uses custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (3nm).
• Pre-orders active in India via Samsung online store, Amazon, and Flipkart; global availability via Samsung website and partners.
• Colour options: Galaxy S26 Ultra in Black, Blue, Purple, White; Galaxy S26 and S26+ in Black, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, White.

Galaxy S26 Series Launch Details

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 series at the Galaxy Unpacked event held on February 25, 2026, in San Francisco. The event introduced the three-model flagship lineup with focus on AI enhancements, camera upgrades, and performance improvements.

The series features regional chipset variations:

• Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+: Exynos 2600 chipset (2nm process).
• Galaxy S26 Ultra: Custom octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (3nm process).

Pricing Overview

Prices vary by region and storage variant. Base configurations start with 256GB storage in most markets (some regions offer 512GB as base).

• India:

  • Galaxy S26 Ultra: Rs. 1,39,999 (12GB + 256GB); Rs. 1,59,999 (12GB + 512GB); Rs. 1,89,999 (16GB + 1TB).
  • Galaxy S26+: Rs. 1,19,999 (256GB); Rs. 1,39,999 (512GB).
  • Galaxy S26: Rs. 87,999 (12GB + 256GB); Rs. 1,07,999 (12GB + 512GB).

• United States:

  • Galaxy S26 Ultra: $1,299 (base, approx. Rs. 1,18,000); $1,499 (512GB, approx. Rs. 1,36,000); $1,799 (1TB, approx. Rs. 1,64,000).
  • Galaxy S26+: $1,099 (base); $1,299 (higher variant).
  • Galaxy S26: $899 (base); $1,099 (higher variant).

• UAE (512GB base in listed variants):

  • Galaxy S26 Ultra: AED 5,099.
  • Galaxy S26+: AED 4,299.
  • Galaxy S26: AED 3,599.

• UK:

  • Galaxy S26 Ultra: GBP 1,279.
  • Galaxy S26+: GBP 1,099.
  • Galaxy S26: GBP 879.

• Germany (512GB base in listed variants):

  • Galaxy S26 Ultra: EUR 1,449.
  • Galaxy S26+: EUR 1,249.
  • Galaxy S26: EUR 999.

Prices in additional countries like Japan remain unannounced.

Global Price Comparison Table

Pre-Order and Availability

• Pre-orders are open across listed regions.
• In India: Available via Samsung online store, Amazon, and Flipkart.
• In other regions: Primarily through Samsung's official website and authorised retailers.
• General availability expected soon (likely early March in most markets, aligning with typical Samsung rollout).

Notable Features Highlighted

• Galaxy S26 Ultra includes 200-megapixel main camera and built-in Privacy Display.
• Emphasis on AI features, display efficiency, and software enhancements via One UI.
• No prices announced yet for certain markets, including Japan.

This launch positions the Galaxy S26 series as Samsung's 2026 flagship offering, with pre-order benefits likely available during the current window.