Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy S26 series at the Galaxy Unpacked February 2026 event in San Francisco, California. The company introduced three flagship smartphones — the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 — across India and multiple international markets.
Currently, pre-orders are open, and the devices will soon be available through Samsung’s online store and major e-commerce platforms in India. Meanwhile, buyers in other regions will be able to purchase the phones via Samsung’s official website.
New Processor and Performance Upgrades
To begin with, the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ debut Samsung’s Exynos 2600 chipset, manufactured on an advanced 2nm process. As a result, these models promise improved efficiency and better thermal management.
On the other hand, the Galaxy S26 Ultra features a customised octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor built on a 3nm architecture, delivering premium-level performance for gaming and multitasking.
Additionally, Samsung is expected to optimise AI processing and camera performance with the new hardware generation.
Pricing Details in India and International Markets
Galaxy S26 Ultra Price
In India, the Galaxy S26 Ultra starts at Rs. 1,39,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant.
Furthermore, the 12GB + 512GB model costs Rs. 1,59,999, while the top-tier 16GB + 1TB version is priced at Rs. 1,89,999.
In the United States, the handset begins at $1,299 (around Rs. 1.18 lakh). Moreover, the 512GB and 1TB variants retail at $1,499 and $1,799, respectively. In addition, the base variant in the UAE and Germany offers 512GB storage.
Galaxy S26 Price
For Indian buyers, the Galaxy S26 starts at Rs. 87,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model.
Meanwhile, the 12GB + 512GB version costs Rs. 1,07,999.
In comparison, US pricing is set at $899 and $1,099 for the same storage options.
Galaxy S26+ Price
Moving to the mid-premium model, the Galaxy S26+ is priced at Rs. 1,19,999 in India for the 256GB variant.
Similarly, the 512GB variant costs Rs. 1,39,999.
In the US market, these models are available for $1,099 and $1,299, respectively.
Price Comparison Across Regions
| Country | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Galaxy S26+ | Galaxy S26 |
| India | Rs. 1,39,999 | Rs. 1,19,999 | Rs. 87,999 |
| US | $1,299 | $1,099 | $899 |
| UAE | AED 5,099 (512GB) | AED 4,299 (512GB) | AED 3,599 (512GB) |
| UK | GBP 1,279 | GBP 1,099 | GBP 879 |
| Germany | EUR 1,449 (512GB) | EUR 1,249 (512GB) | EUR 999 (512GB) |
Availability and Colour Options
At present, the Galaxy S26 lineup is available for pre-orders in all listed countries. Soon after, retail sales will begin in respective markets. In India specifically, customers will be able to purchase the devices through Amazon, Flipkart, and Samsung’s official online store.
Regarding colours, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will be offered in Black, Blue, Purple, and White finishes. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ will arrive in Black, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, and White colour options.