(Galaxy Unpacked 2026) A first look at the Galaxy S26 series: Samsung’s most intuitive AI phone yet

(Galaxy Unpacked 2026) A first look at the Galaxy S26 series: Samsung’s most intuitive AI phone yet

By Samsung Newsroom
Publication Date: 2026-02-25 18:00:00

On February 25, Samsung Electronics introduced the Galaxy S26 series at Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in San Francisco.

As the third generation of Samsung’s Galaxy AI phone, the Galaxy S26 series combines the most powerful performance in the history of the Galaxy S series with the most intuitive AI experience yet.

Samsung Newsroom got its first hands-on look at the Galaxy S26 series during Galaxy Unpacked 2026.

▲ The Galaxy S26 series (from left): Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26

Design: Slimmer and lighter than ever

The Galaxy S26 series makes a strong first impression with its sophisticated, modern aesthetic, characterized by a rounded curvature and a cohesive color palette that creates a consistent design identity across the range.

▲ The Galaxy S26 series (from left): Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26

Equally notable is the slimmer and lighter design. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is 0.3 mm thinner than its predecessor and weighs 214 grams. It is slimmer…