Samsung Galaxy S26: All about Exynos 2600 and the launch event in San Francisco 2026

Samsung is preparing to launch the  Galaxy S26 series, and expectations for the new flagship line are enormous. Insider reports suggest that Samsung is focusing on a combination of performance and smart energy efficiency in the upcoming model, with the new Exynos 2600 chipset at its core.

The South Korean tech giant plans to officially unveil the series at a launch event in San Francisco at the end of February. Industry experts anticipate that the devices could be available across Europe as early as the beginning of March. The lineup is expected to consist of the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, as usual, while the Edge and FE models could follow later in the year.

Analysts expect sales of around 36 million units for the Galaxy S26 series. Samsung's entire smartphone portfolio could thus exceed 240 million devices by 2026. For the mobile division alone, this could translate into more than 90 billion US dollars in revenue—a strong signal of the company's ambitions.

Samsung is drawing on experience from the S25 generation, which sold 22 million devices in the first half of the year. The Galaxy S26 series aims to surpass this figure by a significant margin. Foldable devices also remain a key component of the strategy: Samsung is targeting combined sales of five million units for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7. Simultaneously, the company expects to sell approximately 27 million Galaxy Tab models.

The new generation of the S series is expected to impress primarily with improved AI integration. Samsung is focusing on innovative camera features, optimized battery usage, and an overall smoother performance. While the exact specifications are still under wraps, the Exynos 2600 is expected to deliver high efficiency and powerful computing performance. Observers see this as a strategic move to secure its leading position in the competition with Apple and other Android manufacturers. Samsung Support

The optimistic forecast follows a successful year in which the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 exceeded expectations. Experts attribute this success, among other things, to the focus on AI-powered features. With the Galaxy S26, Samsung aims to continue this trend and make the series another sales success.

The official unveiling at the launch event in San Francisco is eagerly anticipated. Anyone wanting to keep an eye on the Galaxy S26 series should mark February 2026 on their calendar, as that is when the first hands-on impressions and test results are expected.

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