Samsung’s next big phone launch might be closer than many Galaxy fans expected. A new leak is painting a clearer picture of when the Galaxy S26 lineup will be revealed and when it could hit store shelves, giving shoppers a potential roadmap for early 2026 upgrades.
According to fresh information shared by reliable leaker Bilbil-Kun, Samsung is expected to officially unveil the Galaxy S26 series on February 25, 2026. That timing lines up with earlier chatter pointing to a late-winter Samsung Unpacked-style event, which is typically when the company introduces its newest flagship phones.
The same leak claims the Galaxy S26 phones will begin selling in Europe on March 11, 2026. While the report is currently focused on the European market, Samsung usually keeps its flagship release windows fairly consistent across major regions, so other countries may see a similar rollout around that date.
So far, the leaked lineup includes three familiar models: Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. No other variants are mentioned yet, but this trio matches Samsung’s recent flagship strategy, with a standard model, a larger “Plus” option, and an Ultra version positioned as the top-tier device.
On the performance side, the Galaxy S26 series is widely expected to introduce updated internal hardware aimed at powering newer AI capabilities. Current rumors suggest Samsung may use its next Exynos 2600 chip in some versions, potentially including the Ultra model, though availability could be limited to select markets. For most regions, the expectation is that Samsung will lean on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, which would likely be the main chipset for the global Galaxy S26 release.
Pricing remains the biggest unknown for now. There haven’t been solid leaks about exact costs, but there is concern that prices could trend upward due to industry supply pressures. Samsung leadership has already pointed to an ongoing memory chip shortage that could affect costs across its smartphone range, which may have knock-on effects for the Galaxy S26 series as well.
If this leak proves accurate, the key dates to watch are February 25, 2026 for the official Galaxy S26 announcement and March 11, 2026 for the start of sales in Europe, with other regions likely to follow close behind.
