Galaxy S26 series goes on sale worldwide after record pre-orders led by the Ultra
Source: Android Authority
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series is now officially available worldwide, marking the end of the pre‑order period that followed the phones’ debut at Galaxy Unpacked last month.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Privacy Display
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
- Power AI features
- MSRP: $1,299.99
The S26 Ultra is Samsung’s slimmest and lightest Ultra yet, featuring a 6.9‑inch 10‑bit display, a redesigned cooling system, and a brighter 200 MP main camera with upgraded zoom and advanced 8K video capabilities. It also includes Ultra‑exclusive privacy and Galaxy AI tools.
Pre‑order performance
Samsung announced that pre‑orders for the S26 series surpassed previous records, showing a double‑digit increase compared to earlier Galaxy launches. The Ultra model alone accounted for more than 70 % of worldwide pre‑orders, making it the most popular option in the lineup.
- In South Korea, Yonhap News Agency reported similar figures, confirming the strong demand for the Ultra.
- By comparison, the Galaxy S25 Ultra captured about 52 % of pre‑orders last year, while the standard S26 and S26 Plus together made up roughly 30 % of pre‑orders this time.
Key factors behind the Ultra’s lead:
- Powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, whereas the S26 and S26 Plus use Samsung’s Exynos 2600 in some non‑US markets.
- Exclusive Privacy Display, which prevents nearby observers from viewing the screen—a feature not available on the S26 or S26 Plus.
Availability of the Galaxy S26 lineup
With pre‑orders closed, all three phones are now broadly available. They come in common colors such as Cobalt Violet, White, Black, and Sky Blue, plus Samsung.com‑exclusive options like Pink Gold and Silver Shadow.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 series
Galaxy Buds 4
- New design
- Head gestures
- HD Voice
- MSRP: $179.00
The Buds 4 bring a sleek redesign, support for head gestures, and enhanced AI functionality.
Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
- Head gesture support
- Improved ANC
- Distinctive design
- MSRP: $249.00
The Buds 4 Pro feature a refreshed look, upgraded active noise cancellation, head‑gesture control, and more seamless AI integration.