Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series in India with Prices Starting at Rs 87,999
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Gurugram, February 26 (NationPress) Samsung has officially unveiled its flagship Galaxy S26 series for pre-order in India, with introductory pricing starting from Rs 87,999 for the entry-level model and reaching up to Rs 1,89,999 for the premium Galaxy S26 Ultra variant.
This lineup includes the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. Samsung asserts that this series introduces the most sophisticated “Agentic AI” mobile experience to date, aimed at simplifying and enhancing daily tasks.
The smartphones are designed to facilitate easier management of schedules, information retrieval, content creation, and photo or video editing.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is offered at Rs 1,39,999 for the 12GB+256GB model, Rs 1,59,999 for the 12GB+512GB variant, and the 16GB+1TB version is priced at Rs 1,89,999.
The Galaxy S26+ begins at Rs 1,19,999 for the 12GB+256GB model and Rs 1,39,999 for the 12GB+512GB variant.
The Galaxy S26 is priced at Rs 87,999 for the 12GB+256GB model and Rs 1,07,999 for the 12GB+512GB version.
Pre-orders for the Galaxy S26 series commenced on February 25 through various online and offline retail outlets.
Customers can also place pre-orders via Samsung Live on the company's official website.
The smartphones are available in Cobalt Violet, White, Black, and Sky Blue, along with exclusive shades Pink Gold and Silver Shadow available only on Samsung.com.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra features what Samsung claims is the industry's first built-in Privacy Display, designed to safeguard user data by restricting visibility from side angles.
It is powered by a tailored Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy processor, which enhances performance across CPU, GPU, and NPU for seamless multitasking and superior on-device AI capabilities.
To optimize thermal management during intensive usage, the Galaxy S26 Ultra incorporates a newly designed vapor chamber and upgraded thermal materials.
It also supports Super-Fast Charging 3.0, which Samsung claims can charge the battery to 75 percent in approximately 30 minutes.
Regarding photography, the Galaxy S26 series emphasizes AI-driven capabilities for both photos and videos.
The Ultra variant includes wider camera apertures for improved low-light performance, advanced Nightography Video features, and enhanced Super Steady capabilities for stable recording.