Samsung's next phones are coming with a price hike and a smaller battery. The Galaxy S26 series launches globally soon, with European sales beginning in March. American buyers avoid increased costs, paying standard prices for the base, Plus, and Ultra models. The Ultra model features a five-thousand-milliamp-hour battery, a reduction from earlier rumors. It supports sixty-watt wired charging and twenty-five-watt wireless charging.
A new display technology called Flex Magic Pixel OLED acts as a privacy screen. This system uses artificial intelligence to dim the screen at side angles. The Ultra variant uses only the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset. Less expensive models will use Samsung's own Exynos processor in some markets.
Camera hardware sees minimal changes from the prior generation. Samsung plans major software improvements instead, including a professional video codec. This allows recording high-bitrate raw video for detailed editing. Support for wireless lens controllers borrowed from professional gear is included. Enhanced processing aims to fix skin tone issues and offer softer image details.
The Ultra model retains a built-in S Pen stylus and rounded edges. Its front camera hole will be larger for a wider field of view. The company will hold a launch event for the lineup in late February. Marketing efforts will intensify between the announcement and the retail availability date.
A new display technology called Flex Magic Pixel OLED acts as a privacy screen. This system uses artificial intelligence to dim the screen at side angles. The Ultra variant uses only the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset. Less expensive models will use Samsung's own Exynos processor in some markets.
Camera hardware sees minimal changes from the prior generation. Samsung plans major software improvements instead, including a professional video codec. This allows recording high-bitrate raw video for detailed editing. Support for wireless lens controllers borrowed from professional gear is included. Enhanced processing aims to fix skin tone issues and offer softer image details.
The Ultra model retains a built-in S Pen stylus and rounded edges. Its front camera hole will be larger for a wider field of view. The company will hold a launch event for the lineup in late February. Marketing efforts will intensify between the announcement and the retail availability date.
