Samsung has accidentally confirmed three models of its upcoming 2026 flagship smartphone lineup, the Galaxy S26 series, while also signaling a possible increase in prices due to rising global costs.
Three Galaxy S26 Models Officially Listed
A promotional PDF from Samsung Colombia, first reported by SamMobile, explicitly mentioned the following models:
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Samsung Galaxy S26
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The document listed these devices as eligible for a 0% installment plan via selected credit cards, marking the first official confirmation of the Galaxy S26 model names expected to launch in February 2026.
Samsung Drops “Pro” and “Edge” Naming Plans
Earlier rumors suggested Samsung might:
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Rename the base model to Galaxy S26 Pro
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Replace the Plus model with Galaxy S26 Edge
However, recent reports indicate that poor sales performance and limited consumer interest in Edge models pushed Samsung to retain the traditional Plus branding instead.
Galaxy S26 Plus: Expected Specifications
If Samsung sticks to its current strategy, the Galaxy S26 Plus will remain largely similar to its predecessor. Key expectations include:
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6.66-inch display, slightly smaller than the Galaxy S25 Plus (6.7 inches)
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OLED panel similar to the previous generation
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An OLED screen initially developed for the Edge model was considered but reportedly dropped
This suggests Samsung is focusing on incremental refinements rather than major design changes for the Plus variant.
Galaxy S26 Launch Date and Availability
According to industry leaks:
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Launch Event:
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Galaxy Unpacked on February 25, 2026
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Time: 7:00 PM Central European Time
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Global Sales Begin:
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March 11, 2026
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Interestingly, the phones are expected to go on sale on a Wednesday, breaking Samsung’s usual Friday release tradition.
Galaxy S26 Price Increase Likely
Samsung executives have hinted that price adjustments may be unavoidable:
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At CES 2026, Samsung Electronics Co-CEO TM Roh cited:
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Global memory shortages
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Rising component and manufacturing costs
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Samsung Global Marketing President Won-Jin Lee also stated that higher memory prices would directly impact product pricing.
While Samsung aims to minimize the burden on consumers, industry analysts believe a price increase for the Galaxy S26 series is increasingly likely.
