'Galaxy Unpacked' event will be held on February 26th at 3:00 AM (Japan time), and a summary of leaks so far, including the highly anticipated 'Galaxy S26 series'
Samsung's new product launch event, 'Galaxy Unpacked,' will be held on February 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time (3:00 AM Japan Time, February 26).
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The following products are expected to be released:
Table of Contents
◆Galaxy S26 series
◆Galaxy Buds 4
Bixby and other AI features
◆Bonus: What about the Galaxy Z TriFold?
◆Galaxy S26 series
The highlight of the event is likely to be the latest model in Samsung's flagship smartphone series, the Galaxy S. Following convention, it will be called the Galaxy S26. Samsung simply states, 'Expect a mobile experience designed to take the hassle out of the things you do every day. Introducing the new Galaxy S series, designed to make everyday tasks simpler, inspire confidence, and feel seamlessly integrated with Galaxy AI from the moment you pick it up.'
There are several rumors circulating regarding the Galaxy S26 series.
- Will the 'Plus' series be discontinued and replaced with 'Edge'?
In 2025, the Galaxy S25+ and the slim Galaxy S25 Edge were released. There were rumors that Samsung would discontinue the '+' model for mid-range devices in 2026 and invest in the Edge, but this plan appears to have been scrapped. 9to5google speculates that this is because 'Samsung has shifted to cost reduction after seeing Apple release the iPhone 17 series without raising prices.'
CAD renderings of the Galaxy S26 Edge have been leaked . According to them, the device will have a large camera bump with two rear cameras. The raised camera bump suggests that the device will be thin. The front camera hole will be located in the center of the screen, and the bezels will be very narrow. The color is an image by leaker OnLeaks , and the actual product may not necessarily look like this.
The power button is expected to be placed on the right side, with the volume up/down keys above it. The frame will be mostly flat, with slightly rounded edges for a more comfortable grip.
What will happen to the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra?
According to leaked images, the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra are not expected to undergo any major changes to their appearance, and are expected to follow the same design as the Galaxy S25 series. Unlike
According to Android Headlines , the CAD renderings of the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ are as follows: The two models appear to be identical in appearance, with the only difference being their size. The Galaxy S26 is reportedly slightly larger than its predecessor, by less than 1mm.
Below is an illustration of the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Other information suggests that all Galaxy S26 models will be equipped with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. According to Korean media outlet Yonhap News , some regions may use the relatively new Exynos 2600 chip. One notable difference between the Galaxy S26 and the Galaxy S25 is the display, which is expected to be slightly larger at 6.3 inches compared to the S25's 6.2 inches. The S26 will also reportedly feature 12GB of RAM, 256GB or 512GB of storage, and a slightly larger 4300mAh battery.
-Is a Qi2 magnet built in?
Initially, it was thought that Samsung would support the wireless charging 'Qi2' standard for the Galaxy S26 series and would also have a built-in magnet. However, according to leakers , it appears that, like the Galaxy S25 series, the device will not have a built-in magnet. Qi2 normally requires a built-in magnet, but Samsung has previously adopted the ' Qi2 Ready ' standard, promoting the device as 'fully compatible with Qi2 when combined with a magnetic case, even though the device itself does not have a built-in magnet.' It is likely that this Qi2 Ready standard will be adopted again this time.
According to information registered with the Wireless Power Consortium, the organization that oversees the Qi standard, the Galaxy S26 series will support the newer Qi 2.2.1 specification, which is newer than the Qi 2.1.0 specification used in the Galaxy S25 series.
- Anti-peeping function
Samsung announced a feature in January 2026 that makes certain parts of the smartphone screen less visible when viewed at an angle. It's reported that the feature will be introduced to Galaxy devices soon, suggesting it will be featured in the Galaxy S26 series.
Samsung announces that it will introduce a display feature to its Galaxy series that improves privacy at the 'pixel level' to prevent screen peeking - GIGAZINE
Galaxy Buds 4
Samsung announced the Galaxy Buds 3 and 3 Pro in 2024 and unveiled the Galaxy Buds 3 FE in 2025. The Galaxy Buds 4 series is expected to arrive in 2026, and leaked images from the Samsung Tips app suggest it will feature a compact case and a stem design with fewer corners.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4/4Pro Tips pic.twitter.com/K02aBw991w
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Additionally, the new Galaxy Buds models may also feature the head gesture feature that Apple has implemented in the AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4. According to SamMobile, the Galaxy Buds 4 and 4 Pro may also feature a new Ultra Wideband chip, which could make them easier to find on the Samsung Find network.
Bixby and other AI features
Bloomberg reported in June 2025 that Samsung was nearing an agreement to partner with Perplexity to integrate its AI search engine into One UI and its own mobile browser. Perplexity already partners with Motorola's Razr, and a partnership with Samsung would be a notable move for Samsung, given its close relationship with Google. Samsung also accidentally announced a new version of its voice assistant, Bixby, in the beta version of One UI, which would also be integrated with Perplexity and potentially serve as an alternative to Google Gemini.
◆Bonus: What about the Galaxy Z TriFold?
The tri-fold smartphone ' Galaxy Z TriFold, ' announced in December 2025, has already been released in South Korea and in the US in January 2026, but has not yet been released in Japan. However, the same model has been exhibited at Samsung Galaxy brand showcases 'Galaxy Harajuku' (Harajuku, Tokyo) and 'Galaxy Studio Osaka' (Namba, Osaka) since February 12, 2026. Samsung stated, 'This exhibit does not foretell the introduction of the model in Japan.'
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, a tri-fold smartphone not yet released in Japan, is now on display at Galaxy Harajuku and Galaxy Studio Osaka – Samsung Newsroom Japan
https://news.samsung.com/jp/start-exhibiting-galaxy-z-trifold
Samsung is already accepting pre-orders for its Galaxy smartphones, and those who pre-order will receive a $30 (approximately 4,600 yen) credit and a chance to win a $5,000 (approximately 761,900 yen) gift card that can be used at Samsung.com.
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