Samsung introduced the Galaxy S26 series during the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event held at San Francisco at Estados Unidos on February 25. The line includes the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra models, highlighted as the brand’s most intuitive AI phone to date. Samsung has emphasized advancements in proactive and adaptive artificial intelligence, combined with improved hardware and exclusive features like a privacy screen in the Ultra model. The devices hit the market with pre-sales starting immediately after the announcement and gradual availability in March.
The new smartphones incorporate more advanced Galaxy AI, capable of performing complex tasks autonomously in the background. Recursos include built-in wizards like Gemini and Perplexity, which process multi-step commands and suggest contextual actions. The series runs Android 16 with One UI 8.5, bringing customizations in the quick panel, AI photo editing and automatic organization of content in the gallery.
Unified design and construction across the line
The Samsung adopted a cohesive design for the entire Galaxy S26 series, with consistent rounded curvatures and color options such as cobalt violet, white, black and sky blue. The models maintain IP68 protection against water and dust, in addition to resistant structures with a titanium frame in the Ultra.
The Galaxy S26 and S26+ feature Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X displays with a peak brightness of 2600 nits. The S26 has a 6.3-inch display and Full HD+ resolution, while the S26+ reaches 6.7 inches with QHD+ resolution. Ambos rely on Gorilla Glass Armor 2 for greater durability.
The S26 Ultra features a 6.9-inch QHD+ screen with an adaptive ratio of 1 to 120 Hz. The device includes support for S Pen without Bluetooth and ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. The thickness is 7.2 mm and the weight is 214 g, ensuring improved ergonomics.
Exclusive privacy screen on Ultra
The Galaxy S26 Essa functionality protects notifications, passwords and pop-up windows from outside eyes, operating in automatic or manual mode, especially useful in public environments.
The system combines hardware and software to activate the mode in detected situations, such as travel or busy locations. Usuários adjust intensity as needed, maintaining forward visibility while blocking side views.
Cameras with improvements in light capture
The photographic set of the Galaxy S26 and S26+ maintains a 50 MP main lens, a 12 MP ultrawide lens, a 10 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and a 12 MP front lens. The models support 8K recording and advanced stabilization.
On the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the 200 MP main camera gains f/1.4 aperture, capturing 47% more light for better night photos. The 50 MP periscope telephoto lens offers 5x optical zoom with f/2.9 aperture, 37% brighter. The ultrawide remains at 50 MP, and the front at 12 MP.
Optimized processors and performance
The Galaxy S26 and S26+ use the 2nm Exynos 2600, with 12GB of RAM and storage options from 128GB to 512GB. The S26+ offers 256GB and 512GB variants. Performance focuses on energy efficiency and fluid multitasking.
The S26 Ultra equips the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for The chip improves NPU, GPU and CPU for smoother graphics and faster AI. Não there is a memory card slot.
Batteries and accelerated charging
The Galaxy S26 has a 4300 mAh battery with 25 W fast charging, reaching 50% in 30 minutes. The S26+ increases it to 4900 mAh and 45 W, reaching 69% in the same time. Ambos support wireless and reverse charging.
The S26 Ultra has 5000 mAh with 60 W charging, reaching 75% in 30 minutes. Wireless charging reaches 25 W (Qi 2.2) and 4.5 W reverse. Adaptadores come separately in some markets.
Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro renewed
The new Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro headphones arrive with a design inspired by flat metal stems. The Buds 4 uses an 11mm dynamic driver, while the Pro combines a 5.5mm planar tweeter and 11mm woofer, reducing distortion by 50%.
Adaptive ANC improves by 3 dB at Pro, with transparency mode and voice detection for conversations. Recursos exclusives to Galaxy include quick pairing, head gestures, and live translation in 22 languages via Interpreter. Protection is IP54 on the Buds 4 and IP57 on the Pro.
One UI 8.5 and built-in AI features
One UI 8.5 based on Android 16 allows customization of sliders in the quick panel and blocking of spam in messages. The gallery automatically organizes screenshots, and tools like Now Brief and Now Nudge provide contextual summaries and suggestions.
The Perplexity assistant performs tasks in Samsung and third-party apps. The agentive Galaxy AI allows complex commands, such as orders for delivery services, with monitoring and notifications for user confirmation.
The Galaxy S26 series arrives with pre-sales starting on February 25, 2026 and sales starting in March in several markets, including the Brasil, where prices start at R$7,499 for the S26.
