Samsung Galaxy S26 series launch today: What to expect and how to watch unveiling live

Samsung is set to unveil its highly anticipated Galaxy S26 series during the Galaxy Unpacked event happening today, February 25, 2026. This global launch promises to showcase the next generation of flagship AI smartphones, featuring significant enhancements in design, performance, camera technology, and artificial intelligence capabilities. The event will be live-streamed from San Francisco, California, beginning at 11:30 PM IST. Viewers can tune in through Samsung’s Newsroom India, the official Samsung website, and their YouTube channel to witness the unveiling of the Galaxy S26 series and possibly other surprise announcements. According to recent leaks and promotional teasers, the Galaxy S26 lineup will include three models: the standard Galaxy S26, the Galaxy S26 Plus, and the premium Galaxy S26 Ultra. Notably, Samsung has hinted at incorporating advanced privacy screen technology, which was previously introduced in January, as well as integrating Perplexity AI to bolster the smartphones’ AI functionalities. While specific details about the specifications remain unconfirmed, it is expected that the Galaxy S26 series will be powered by either the Exynos 2600 or the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processors. As for pricing, no significant increases have been suggested, allowing us to anticipate that the Galaxy S26 series will be priced similarly to its predecessor. The base model, Galaxy S26, is expected to retail around ₹80,999, while the Galaxy S26 Plus could be priced at approximately ₹99,999. The top-tier Galaxy S26 Ultra may have a starting price of around ₹1,29,999.