Samsung has officially unveiled its much-awaited Galaxy S26 series in India, marking a new era in premium smartphones with cutting-edge AI capabilities. The flagship lineup, comprising the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, is now open for pre-orders starting at an accessible Rs 87,999, with the top-tier Ultra model reaching up to Rs 1,89,999.
Priced competitively, the base Galaxy S26 with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is tagged at Rs 87,999, while the 512GB variant costs Rs 1,07,999. The S26+ starts at Rs 1,19,999 for the 12GB+256GB model, escalating to Rs 1,39,999 for 512GB. For power users, the S26 Ultra offers 12GB+256GB at Rs 1,39,999, 12GB+512GB at Rs 1,59,999, and the premium 16GB+1TB configuration at Rs 1,89,999.
What sets this series apart is Samsung’s pioneering ‘agentic AI’ integration, designed to revolutionize daily tasks. From intelligent scheduling and seamless information retrieval to effortless content capture and advanced photo-video editing, these devices promise to make life simpler and smarter.
Pre-orders kicked off on February 25 across major online platforms, offline retail stores, and Samsung’s official website via Samsung Live. Color options include vibrant Cobalt Violet, pristine White, sleek Black, and refreshing Sky Blue, with exclusive Pink Gold and Silver Shadow variants available online.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra steals the spotlight with industry-first built-in privacy display technology, reducing screen visibility from side angles to safeguard user data. Powered by a customized Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, it delivers superior CPU, GPU, and NPU performance for fluid multitasking and robust on-device AI.
Thermal management has been enhanced with a larger vapor chamber and advanced materials, ensuring the device stays cool during intensive use. Super-Fast Charging 3.0 allows the battery to reach 75% in just 30 minutes, as per Samsung’s claims.
Camera enthusiasts will appreciate the AI-powered photography suite, particularly on the Ultra. Features like wider apertures for low-light excellence, advanced nightography videos, and improved Super Steady for stable recording elevate mobile imaging to professional levels.
As Samsung pushes the boundaries of mobile innovation, the Galaxy S26 series positions itself as a game-changer in India’s competitive smartphone market, blending premium hardware with intelligent software for the modern user.