The Korean tech big Samsung has lastly confirmed the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 occasion, and it’s going to be, no surprises right here, February 25, 2026.
The in-person occasion will happen in San Francisco, California, commencing from 10 AM PT or 1 PM ET. Its livestream can be obtainable on the corporate’s official YouTube channel.
Galaxy S26 pre-orders go stay with early incentives
“The brand new Galaxy S collection is coming – constructed to simplify on a regular basis interactions, encourage confidence, and make Galaxy AI really feel seamlessly built-in from the second it’s in hand,” says Samsung.
Whereas the occasion is scheduled for about two weeks from now, pre-orders for the Galaxy S26 collection are at present open, not simply on the corporate’s official web site but additionally at Finest Purchase and AT&T.
Those that reserve a Galaxy S26 unit now will obtain a $30 credit score towards different merchandise or equipment. Those that need to commerce of their present system can stand up to $900 in worth, whereas those that don’t can get a $150 credit score, relevant towards further merchandise (whereas provides final).
Pre-reservation additionally offers clients an opportunity to win a $5,000 reward card. So, it’s not like Samsung isn’t providing any pre-order advantages this yr, however they’re fairly completely different than these provided final yr.
There’s no free storage improve this yr
As an example, Samsung provided a $50 retailer credit score, as much as $1,250 on an eligible trade-in, and, most significantly, a free storage bump with the Galaxy S25 collection. Clearly, the continuing reminiscence provide crunch is at play right here.
What’s much more attention-grabbing is that there’s a clause in Samsung’s phrases and situations (in regards to the pre-order advantages), which signifies that common gross sales of the Galaxy S26 collection may begin on or round March 11, 2026.
Anyway, Samsung ought to unveil three smartphones on the Galaxy Unpacked occasion: Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Extremely. Together with the flagships, we must also see two earbuds: Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Professional.
I’ve already compiled an in depth roundup of the Galaxy S26 collection, together with the discharge timeline, anticipated pricing, and specs, in case you need to test it out earlier than making up your thoughts and pre-ordering one.
