How to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S26 phones and Galaxy Buds 4
Published: (February 25, 2026 at 01:05 PM EST)
2 min read
Source: Engadget
Source: Engadget
How to pre‑order Samsung’s Galaxy S26 phones and Galaxy Buds 4
Samsung unveiled its 2026 Galaxy S26 series and the new Galaxy Buds 4/4 Pro during the recent Unpacked event. Pre‑orders are open now, with shipments slated for March 11.
You can place orders through:
- Amazon
- Best Buy
- Samsung’s online store
- Major carriers (e.g., Verizon, AT&T, T‑Mobile)
Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup
All three S26 models share the same six color options, including the new Cobalt Violet. The designs feature slightly rounder corners and a raised camera platform.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Display: 6.9‑inch panel (similar to last year)
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Camera: 50 MP wide, 200 MP ultrawide, two telephoto lenses; 12 MP front camera
- Battery: 5,000 mAh, Super Fast Charging 3.0 (up to 60 W) and faster wireless charging
- Price: Starts at $1,300 for 12 GB RAM / 256 GB storage
Galaxy S26+
- Display: 6.7‑inch screen
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Camera: 12 MP ultrawide, 50 MP wide, 10 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom); 12 MP front camera
- Battery: 4,900 mAh, Super Fast Charging 2.0 (45 W) + 25 W wireless charging
- Memory/Storage: 12 GB RAM with 256 GB or 512 GB options
- Price: Starts at $1,100
Galaxy S26 (base model)
- Display: 6.3‑inch panel (0.1 in larger than the S25)
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Camera: Same three‑lens setup as the Ultra; 12 MP front camera
- Battery: 4,300 mAh (up from 4,000 mAh)
- Memory/Storage: 12 GB RAM, minimum 256 GB storage (no 128 GB option)
- Price: Starts at $900
All models retain the 50 MP ultrawide, 200 MP wide, and dual‑telephoto rear cameras, with wider apertures for better low‑light performance. Prices represent a modest increase over the previous generation.
Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro
Galaxy Buds 4
- Price: $180 (same as the prior generation)
- Colors: Black, White, Samsung.com‑exclusive Pink Gold
- Features: Adaptive ANC, Adaptive EQ, lossless 24‑bit / 96 kHz audio (when paired with newer Samsung phones), head‑gesture control
Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
- Price: $250 (unchanged from the previous generation)
- Colors: Black, White, Samsung.com‑exclusive Pink Gold
- New design: Distinct case compared to the 2024 Buds 3 series
- Features: Adaptive ANC, Adaptive EQ, lossless audio, head‑gesture control
Both earbuds integrate tightly with Samsung’s Galaxy AI ecosystem, enabling voice‑activated actions and AI‑driven audio adjustments.