Overview
- Preorders are live now, with deliveries and in‑store availability set for March 6.
- Italy pricing: Galaxy S26 at €1,029 (256GB) or €1,229 (512GB); S26+ at €1,289 (256GB) or €1,489 (512GB); S26 Ultra at €1,499 (12GB/256GB), €1,699 (12GB/512GB) or €1,999 (16GB/1TB).
- The S26 Ultra debuts a software‑controlled Privacy Display offering two intensity levels, per‑app controls, and automatic activation for PIN entry and messaging notifications, plus an integrated private album in the gallery.
- Flagship hardware centers on a 6.9‑inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 on the Ultra, and a 200MP main camera with improved low‑light capture, multi‑telephoto options, and a horizontal‑lock video stabilization feature.
- Samsung positions Galaxy AI as an on‑device, proactive layer; reports cite roughly 75% charge in about 30 minutes and vendor‑stated security additions such as Knox Matrix and post‑quantum cryptography for eSIM and firmware.