The Galaxy S26 release date is yet to be announced.
Here's what rumors say about the Galaxy S26 lineup's potential announcement, pre-orders and availability in store.
Device family release dates:
Galaxy S26 series: Announcement on either January 14 or January 21, 2026*; Market release in February 2026*
Galaxy S25 series: Announcement on January 22, 2025; Market release on February 7, 2025
Galaxy S24 series: Announcement on January 17, 2024; Market release on January 31, 2024
Galaxy S23 series: Announcement on February 1, 2023; Market release on February 17, 2023
Galaxy S22 series: Announcement on February 9, 2022; Market release on February 25, 2022
Galaxy S21 series: Announcement on January 14, 2021; Market release on January 29, 2021
Galaxy S20 series: Announcement on February 11, 2020; Market release on March 6, 2020 in the US, March 13 in Europe
*Dates are based on estimates from past Galaxy S release schedules and a Wednesday announcement.
As the launch date approaches, more information regarding the Galaxy S series is expected to be revealed, helping consumers decide if the phones are worth waiting for.
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