The highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S26 smartphone series is expected to be available in stores on March 11, according to a source in Europe. Recent reports have pointed to a February 25 announcement date for Samsung’s next flagship smartphone, which aligns with the latest claim from French website Dealabs regarding the release date of the Galaxy S26 series.
The timeline for the release of the Galaxy S26 series follows Samsung’s typical pattern of announcing and rolling out major phones. Last year, the Galaxy S25 series was announced on January 22 and released on February 7, with a 16-day gap between the two events. The Samsung Galaxy S24 had a precise 14-day gap between its announcement and release.
Dealabs confirms that the Samsung Galaxy S26 will be announced on February 25, around 7 PM French time. This timing translates to 6 PM UK time. Reports have also indicated that some regions, like South Korea, may experience price increases for the Galaxy S26 due to rising RAM costs. In South Korea, the price hike could range from 44,000 to 88,000 won, depending on the model.
The US market, known for its competitiveness, is expected to avoid these price hikes. European pricing details are still awaited with anticipation. In terms of performance, early Geekbench results for the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and S26 Ultra show strong scores exceeding 11,000 multi-core, running on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chips with 12GB of RAM.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC powers the US models, while global models are expected to run on Samsung’s Exynos 2600 chip. The benchmarks reveal that the Galaxy S26 Ultra and S26+ are performing well compared to other flagship phones on the market. However, it is noted that the Galaxy S26 Ultra is not running at its full potential, with the performance cores clocked at 4.19GHz, slightly lower than previous implementations of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S26 series is generating excitement among tech enthusiasts, with the upcoming launch event and release date creating anticipation for the latest flagship devices from Samsung. Stay tuned for more updates on the Galaxy S26 series as more information becomes available.
