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Samsung Delays Launch of Flagship Galaxy S26 Series, Tipster Claims

Samsung Delays Launch of Flagship Galaxy S26 Series, Tipster Claims

Samsung typically unveils its Galaxy S series of smartphones in January or February.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 23 October 2025 17:01 IST

Samsung Delays Launch of Flagship Galaxy S26 Series, Tipster Claims

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Samsung Galaxy S25 series was launched on January 22, 2025

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Highlights

Samsung Galaxy S26 series was earlier rumoured to debut in January 2026
Samsung Galaxy S23 series was introduced on February, 2023
New lineup could include three smartphones

Samsung has yet to officially confirm the Galaxy S26 series, but numerous leaks about the lineup are circulating online. The South Korean brand was believed to unveil the flagship trio in January, but a fresh leak now indicates that the highly anticipated smartphones could arrive later than previously expected. Samsung typically hosts its Galaxy Unpacked event to unveil the Galaxy S series in either January or February each year. The upcoming range is likely to include the standard Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra models. They are expected to run on the Exynos 2600 chipset.

Samsung May Delay Galaxy S26 Series Launch

In an extremely brief post on Weibo, tipster Ice Universe claims that Samsung has delayed the launch of its Samsung Galaxy S26 series. However, the tipster didn't mention a revised timeline for the launch of the Galaxy S26 lineup.

If the delay is minimal, the Galaxy S26 series could be launched in February instead of January. The new leak comes shortly after another rumour indicated that the Galaxy S26 lineup could go official in March.

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In recent years, Samsung has unveiled its Galaxy S series in January or February. The Galaxy S24 series and Galaxy S25 series launched in January 2024 and January 2025, respectively. Before that, the Galaxy S23 series was introduced on February 1, 2023.

A recent report suggested that Samsung has scrapped its new Galaxy Edge series due to the underwhelming sales performance of the Galaxy S25 Edge. The company is expected to return to its typical lineup next year with the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra.

The South Korean tech brand is said to have started the mass production of the Galaxy S26 lineup. The company's in-house Exynos 2600 chip is expected to be used in 50 percent of the Galaxy S26 units. Markets like the US, Japan, and China are expected to get the Galaxy S26 models powered by Qualcomm chipsets, while markets including South Korea and Europe could receive the Exynos variants.

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The key specifications of the Galaxy S26 Ultra have leaked online previously. It is rumoured to come in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB onboard storage options with a 6.9-inch M14 QHD+ CoE Dynamic AMOLED screen. It could pack a quad rear camera unit, featuring a 200-megapixel primary camera, a 50-megapixel periscope lens, a 50-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is tipped to house a 5,000mAh battery with 60W wired fast charging support. It is said to measure 7.9mm in thickness.

Samsung Galaxy S25

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Compact and excellent aesthetics
Top-notch display
AI features loaded
One UI 7 brings nice updates
Decent cameras

Bad
25W fast-charging limit
Expensive (base price)

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S25 review

Display 6.20-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S23

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Compact design that?s hard to beat
Long-term software update commitment
Good performance, effective heat management
All-day battery life
IP68 rated

Bad
Only minor design changes
Relatively slow charging

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S23 review

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 3,900mAh

OS Android 13

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Samsung Galaxy S24

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Compact design
Vibrant 120Hz display
Capable processor
Good overall camera performance

Bad
Average battery life
Recycled design
AI features free till 2025

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S24 review

Display 6.20-inch

Processor octa-core

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android 14

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Further reading: Samsung Galaxy S26 Series, Samsung Galaxy S26, Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S25, Samsung

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