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Samsung Galaxy S26 by Samsung
Starting from $799.00
Launch price for the base storage/RAM variant
Disclaimer: The price shown is the official launch price (MSRP) for the base storage/RAM configuration.
Higher storage/RAM variants cost more. Actual prices may also vary depending on your country, region, taxes, and retailer.
Higher storage/RAM variants cost more. Actual prices may also vary depending on your country, region, taxes, and retailer.
Samsung's 2026 base flagship, unifying the S26 series color lineup and running on the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy platform.
About Samsung Galaxy S26
The Galaxy S26 continues Samsung's yearly refinement, running on the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset with further Galaxy AI improvements. For 2026, Samsung unified the color lineup across the whole S26 series, sharing the same core colors between the base, Plus, and Ultra models for the first time in several generations. It launched in Black, White, Cobalt Violet, and Sky Blue.
Full Specifications
Imported
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, 3nm
Operating System
Android 16, One UI 8.5
Display Size
6.3 inches
Display Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
Refresh Rate
120Hz
Rear Camera
50MP wide + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP telephoto (3x)
Front Camera
12MP
RAM
12GB
Internal Storage
256GB / 512GB
Network
5G
Battery Capacity
4000 mAh
Water Resistance
IP68
Colors
Black, White, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue (plus Silver Shadow, Pink Gold online-exclusive)
Known Issues & Fixes
| Issue | Solution / Fix |
|---|---|
| As a newly released model, widely-documented long-term issues have not yet been reported in large numbers. | This section will be updated as real-world usage reports become available after a few months on the market. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What colors does the Galaxy S26 come in?
Black, White, Cobalt Violet, and Sky Blue are the standard colors, with Silver Shadow and Pink Gold available online-exclusively.
Is the color lineup the same across the whole S26 series?
Yes, for 2026 Samsung unified the core color options across the base S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra.
Does it have a microSD card slot?
No, storage is fixed at 256GB or 512GB.
Is the Galaxy S26 waterproof?
It has an IP68 rating for up to 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes.
Does it support the S Pen?
No, only the Galaxy S26 Ultra supports the S Pen in this generation.
Does it have a headphone jack?
No, audio is only available via USB-C or Bluetooth.
What chip powers the Galaxy S26?
The new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy.
