The past week has been packed with Galaxy S26 leaks, but the rumor mill isn’t done yet. A new report has now hinted at when Samsung might finally unveil its next flagship lineup.
According to a Korean outlet (via @Jukan on X), Samsung is reportedly planning to hold its next Galaxy Unpacked event for the S26 series on February 25, about a month later than its usual schedule.
The event is said to be an “AI-focused” showcase taking place in San Francisco. A source familiar with Samsung’s plans told the outlet, “Samsung is preparing its first San Francisco Unpacked in three years, since the S23 launch in 2023,” adding, “As San Francisco has emerged as the hub of AI technology, it’s the perfect location for Samsung—the pioneer of the AI smartphone era—to hold its event.”
Samsung is to blame for itself
The delay could be tied to recent adjustments in Samsung’s lineup strategy. Earlier reports suggested that the Galaxy S25 Edge would replace the S26 Plus, but with the Edge’s lackluster sales, Samsung has apparently decided to bring the Plus model back in the league.
That means we’re once again looking at a familiar three-model setup: the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra.
Interestingly, the report also claims that the Galaxy S26 series will be powered by Samsung’s Exynos 2600 chip—including the Ultra model—for the first time since the Galaxy S22 series. However, it will remain a dual-chip strategy, with some markets getting Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 instead.
As usual, Samsung is expected to split regions based on chipset availability, following the same pattern it has used in previous generations.
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