Overview
- FCC listings for SM‑S948B and SM‑S948U identify Qualcomm’s SM8850, confirming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
- China’s 3C certification for SM‑9480 confirms direct satellite connectivity along with 60W wired and 25W wireless charging for the Ultra.
- Industry reporting points to a Galaxy Unpacked launch window in late January 2026, with some sources suggesting the timeline could slip into February or March.
- The Exynos 2600 is still expected to power some Galaxy S26 and S26+ units in select regions, though Samsung has not confirmed the regional split.
- In India, leaks outline tentative Galaxy S26 Plus specs and a Rs 95,000–1,05,999 price band, while current S25 Ultra models are discounted to about Rs 1.08 lakh on Amazon and Flipkart.