Samsung is hosting the first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2026 today, where the Galaxy S26 series is expected to launch. The event can be watched live on Samsung's YouTube channel starting at 11:30 PM IST. Leaks indicate features like a 5,000mAh battery and advanced camera setup for the S26 Ultra.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 series is launching today at the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event in San Francisco. This marks the Korean company's first major event of 2026, with expectations for the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra models to be unveiled.
According to leaks, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will retain a 5,000mAh battery similar to the Galaxy S25 Ultra, offering up to 31 hours of video playback. Wired charging is expected to reach 75 percent in 30 minutes, with support for up to 60W fast charging. The camera setup includes a 200-megapixel primary sensor, 50-megapixel ultra-wide, 10-megapixel 3x telephoto lens, and 50-megapixel 5x periscope sensor, along with a 12-megapixel front camera.
Other specifications feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a 6.9-inch QHD+ M14 CoE Dynamic AMOLED display, and base 16GB RAM to support on-device AI tasks. Software additions include a 'Private Display' feature and an AI-powered Photo Assist tool. Built-in S Pen support is also expected to continue.
The price in India is anticipated to match the predecessor at Rs 1,29,999. The event will be livestreamed on Samsung's YouTube channel. Keywords suggest possible use of the Exynos 2600 chipset, though the Snapdragon variant is confirmed in leaks. The Galaxy Buds 4 series may also launch alongside.
