Samsung Galaxy S26
A light, compact Samsung flagship with a bright screen and seven years of updates. Launched 25 February 2026.
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Cobalt Violet
₹1,02,999Base model price, checked 19 October 2026 7.9/10 overall • Camera 7 • Battery 6 • Speed 9 How we score
The official price went up to ₹1,02,999 on 23 September 2026 (it was ₹87,999) and hasn't come back down, so waiting may not help.
Buy it if
- You play heavy games or keep many apps open
- You keep a phone for years (7 years of updates)
- You want a phone that's easy to use one-handed
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Launched25 February 2026with One UI 8.5 (Android 16)
Software nowOne UI 9 (Android 17)Since September 2026 • 7 yrs of updates
- Battery
- Better battery life than the S25; a full day for most people.
- Camera
- Good 50MP main camera with a 3x zoom lens and a strong selfie camera with autofocus.
- Speed
- Fast for everything; chip depends on country (Snapdragon in the US, Exynos elsewhere).
- The catch
- Very little changed from the S25, charging is only 25W, and the US price rose to $999.99 (about ₹95,000) in October 2026.
Full specifications (tap to open)
| Display | 6.3-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
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| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (3nm) in US/Canada/China; Exynos 2600 (2nm) elsewhere |
| CPU | US/CA/CN: 2x @ 4.74GHz + 6x @ 3.62GHz (Oryon V3). Elsewhere: 10-core, 1x @ 3.80GHz + 3x @ 3.25GHz + 6x @ 2.75GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 840 (Snapdragon) or Xclipse 960 (Exynos) |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU or Exynos NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 12GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 4.x storage; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired PD 3.0 (55% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, 1/1.56", OIS) + 10MP 3x telephoto (f/2.4, 1/3.94", OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120 degrees); 12MP front |
| Water and dust | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Size and weight | 7.2mm thick, 167g |
| Software | One UI 8.5 (Android 16) at launch, One UI 9 (Android 17) now |
| Updates | 7 years promised |
| 5G | Yes |
| NFC | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 tri-band, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C 3.2 with DisplayPort 1.2 |
| Modem | Region dependent, exact modem not officially stated |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers (rated Good by GSMArena); haptics not officially detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | No high-frequency PWM dimming (GSMArena); touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially detailed |
| Colours | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
Our verdict combines 7 published reviews and tests (listed under Sources) with our daily price checks. We haven't tested this phone in hand yet.
Price historyUp 17%
25 February 2026: ₹87,99923 September 2026: ₹1,02,999
Retail listings have dropped to around $610 (about ₹58,000) to $740 (about ₹70,300) even though Samsung's US list price rose to $999.99 (about ₹95,000); look for retailer deals, not Samsung's list price.
5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
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Samsung Galaxy S26: common questions
- What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S26 in India?
- Samsung Galaxy S26 starts at ₹1,02,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model. Retail listings have dropped to around $610 (about ₹58,000) to $740 (about ₹70,300) even though Samsung's US list price rose to $999.99 (about ₹95,000); look for retailer deals, not Samsung's list price.
- When was Samsung Galaxy S26 launched, and which software does it run?
- It launched on 25 February 2026 with One UI 8.5 (Android 16). It now runs One UI 9 (Android 17). The brand promises 7 years of updates.
- Is Samsung Galaxy S26 good for camera, battery and gaming?
- Camera: very good. Battery: average (4300 mAh). Gaming and speed: excellent (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (3nm) in US/Canada/China; Exynos 2600 (2nm) elsewhere).
- What is the biggest downside of Samsung Galaxy S26?
- Very little changed from the S25, charging is only 25W, and the US price rose to $999.99 (about ₹95,000) in October 2026.
- Does Samsung Galaxy S26 support 5G and NFC in India?
- 5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
- Is Samsung Galaxy S26 waterproof?
- Water and dust rating: IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins).
- How fast does Samsung Galaxy S26 charge?
- 25W wired PD 3.0 (55% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless