New Galaxy S26 leak has good news for availability, bad news for your wallet

New Galaxy S26 leak has good news for availability, bad news for your wallet

A close-up view of the rear cameras on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

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TL;DR
  • The Galaxy S26 series may launch earlier than previously leaked, with an announcement by the end of January 2026, with mid-February availability.
  • However, only the Galaxy S26 Ultra could come with a Snapdragon SoC. The base Galaxy S26 and the Galaxy S26 Plus could come with the Exynos 2600 instead.
  • The Galaxy S26 Ultra is also staring at an imminent price increase.

The Galaxy S26 series has been a hot topic of discussion, more so than recent Galaxy S series flagships. The big reasons for this are the leaks and demise of the Galaxy S26 Edge (and even a “More Slim” reincarnation), the death of the Galaxy S26 Pro, and the revival of the Galaxy S26 Plus — all before Samsung could make a public announcement. We’re receiving more leaks, bringing good news for early 2026 release and availability, but bad news for Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus’ SoC, and bad news for the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s price tag.

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