Introducing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Series

The new Samsung Galaxy S26 phones have finally been launched, including the all-new Samsung Galaxy S26 base device, the larger Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the powerful Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. There’s a lot to be excited about with Samsung’s flagship phones of 2026, including Galaxy AI features, nightography, and the groundbreaking Privacy Display feature available on the S26 Ultra.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 range of devices stand out with a subtle redesign, including a protruding camera bump out the back of each handset and new colours. These phones stand out with impressive battery life, powerful performance and gorgeous displays. Check out what’s new with the Samsung Galaxy S26, Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra below.

You can also check out our Samsung Galaxy S26 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Comparison if you want to weigh the devices against last year’s range.

Galaxy S26 Series: Top Features

• New Galaxy AI features (1)
• Up to 5,000mAh battery (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra) (2)
• Larger screen (Samsung Galaxy S26)
• Privacy Display feature (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra)
• Available in a range of colours

With the Samsung Galaxy S26 range of devices, a big focus has been placed on refining an already amazing experience. This includes exciting new Galaxy AI features that make picture editing all the more easy.

With updates to Galaxy AI coming to  the Samsung Galaxy S26 series first, you can edit photos easier than ever before. Add, remove, or reimagine objects in an image with exceptional ease, brought by typing prompts or selecting filters, such as a cartoon or sci-fi theme. Not thrilled with an edit that you’ve made with AI? With Galaxy AI on Galaxy S26 handsets, you can quickly switch to a previous version by going through change history.

It’s also easier than ever to find what you’re looking for, with more intelligent information summaries and smarter device search powered by Galaxy AI.

Galaxy S26

• 12MP

Galaxy S26+

• 12MP

Galaxy S26 Ultra

• 12MP

Galaxy S26

• 50MP (Wide)
• 10MP (Telephoto)
• 12MP (Ultrawide)

Galaxy S26+

• 50MP (Wide)
• 10MP (Telephoto)
• 12MP (Ultrawide)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

• 200MP (Wide)
• 10MP (Telephoto)
• 50MP (Telephoto)
• 50MP (Ultrawide)

The Samsung Galaxy S26 range of handsets are some of the best phones on the market for taking photos, from the powerful and conveniently-sized Samsung Galaxy S26 to the exceptionally powerful Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. Each phone includes a wide lens, including a 50MP main camera on the S26 and S26+, and a massively impressive 200MP main camera on the Ultra.

With changes brought by Galaxy AI, you can edit images easier than ever before, by adding and changing objects with prompts, by quickly selecting objects with a tap, and changing the overall theme of an image (such as by adding a sci-fi or cartoon theming).

Samsung Galaxy S26 series: Performance

• New Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip in the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
• New Adreno 840 GPU in Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
• New Exynos 2600 chip in the Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26+
• New AMD Juno GPU in Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26+

The new Samsung Galaxy S26 series brings exceptional performance, delivering faster speeds and greater efficiency compared to the Galaxy S25 family. 

Lightning-fast speeds and a long-lasting battery come with the Exynos 2600 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chips found in these handsets, along with exceptional gaming performance with the Adreno 840 and AMD Juno GPUs. 

All three phones feature refresh rates of up to 120Hz, resulting in smooth visuals when swiping, scrolling or playing games. With stunning display dimensions, including 3120 x 1440 on the S26 Ultra, 3120 x 1440 on the S26+ and 2340 x 1080 on the S26, expect stunning quality when streaming or looking at imagery.

Samsung Galaxy S26 series: Battery

• Galaxy S26: 4,300mAh (Typical) (2)
• Galaxy S26+: 4,900mAh (Typical) (2)
• Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5,000mAh (Typical) (2)

The Samsung Galaxy S26 range of devices come with batteries designed for long periods of use between recharges. Designed to be self-optimising, the batteries in Galaxy S26 handsets are made to keep up with your day-to-day life, including streaming, web browsing, recording videos and taking calls.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 range of devices come with new colourways and a unified design language, meaning all three devices now look more naturally related to each other. All three phones now feature a protruding camera bump out the back, with slim, rounded edges made for comfort.

One UI 8.5, Samsung’s Android-based operating system, also ships with some software design changes, including more customisable lock screen layouts and changeable quick panel icons.

You can find the Samsung Galaxy S26 devices in Sky Blue, Black, Cobalt Violet and White.

Additionally, each phone has slightly different dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is conveniently sized while retaining a massive screen, the S26+ is then slightly bigger, and the S26 Ultra is the largest handset of the three.

• Galaxy S26: 149.3 x 71.4 x 6.9mm, 164g
• Galaxy S26+: 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3mm, 191g
• Galaxy S26 Ultra: 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9mm, 214g

Samsung Galaxy S26 series: Display

• Galaxy S26: 6.3” Full HD+, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Adaptive 1-120Hz refresh rate
• Galaxy S26+:  6.7” Quad HD+, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Adaptive 1-120Hz refresh rate
• Galaxy S26 Ultra: 6.9” Quad HD+, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Adaptive 1-120Hz refresh rate

Experience exceptional visuals with the S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra, underpinned by powerful processor and GPU performance.

Compared to the Galaxy S25, the standard Samsung Galaxy S26 has received a slight display size increase from 6.2” to 6.3”, giving small phone fans pocket-friendly convenience and more immersive visuals.

Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has received a groundbreaking feature called Privacy Display. With this feature enabled, the S26 Ultra’s display will be fully visible from the front, but difficult to perceive from the side, preventing onlookers from seeing sensitive information.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 range is designed to appeal to all kinds of smartphone lovers. The Galaxy S26 is powerful while conveniently sized, the Galaxy S26+ offers a large screen and powerful specifications, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra represents the height of Samsung’s smartphone capabilities, with an epic display and awesome performance.

Check out our Samsung Galaxy S26 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Comparison for more in-depth analysis compared to last year’s models. We’ll also be reviewing each phone over the coming weeks.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a terrific base model that serves as both a brilliant all-rounder and a great device to pick up if you’re new to Android. 

Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ sports many of the same features, while offering a larger display.

If you’re after one of the best-performing smartphones on the market, it’s hard to look past the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. This handset offers one of the largest handsets on a phone in Australia, along with one of the most powerful processors and an exceptional array of cameras.