Samsung Unpacked 2026: What to Expect
The Samsung Unpacked event is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to see what the Korean brand has in store for us. With the Galaxy S26 range expected to make an appearance, it’s an exciting time for tech enthusiasts. The event will take place on 25 February at 6pm UK time, and you can tune in to the livestream from any device.
Long-time Samsung fans will know that this year’s Unpacked is happening slightly later than usual. While we don’t know for sure what caused the delay, rumour has it that plans to use the new Exynos 2600 chipset in every S26 model was the culprit. The Galaxy S26 series is expected to debut, and if you’re upgrading from a much older device, you’ll definitely want to check out all of the pre-order incentives that Samsung usually drops after the event comes to an end.
The Galaxy S26 and S26+ are all but confirmed to make an appearance, but anyone hoping for a major upgrade over last year’s Galaxy S25 phones will be disappointed. While these phones are set to get a performance bump with the upcoming Exynos 2600 chipset, very little has changed over their immediate predecessors. The cameras remain unchanged, and the same goes for the display tech, although the standard S26 will likely get a slightly larger 4,300mAh battery.
Samsung’s top-tier flagship for 2026, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, will likely make its first appearance during the Samsung Unpacked event. From what we’ve heard so far, the phone may be more iterative than we would have liked it to be, but unlike the S26 and S26+, there are a few tangible upgrades that could make a difference to day-to-day use. The big new feature which Samsung has been teasing is a privacy display that can block out private information to anyone who might be peeping just over your shoulder.
Alongside the key Samsung phones for 2026, the successors to the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 range are also set to debut, with the standard Galaxy Buds 4 and the more premium Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. According to leaked renders of these earbuds, they could make use of a metal exterior on the stem, giving them a more distinct appearance. On the features front, the buds may implement head gesture controls, not too dissimilar to what we’ve seen with the latest AirPods.
Don’t hold your breath for the Galaxy Foldables or Samsung Galaxy Watches making an appearance during this upcoming Samsung Unpacked. Although we’re starting to know a bit more about the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and the Z Fold 8, those phones are all but guaranteed to turn up during the following Samsung Unpacked event that’s likely to happen in the summer. Samsung has made a habit of debuting its newer wearables later in the year, so anyone holding out for a successor to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 or a new Galaxy Watch Ultra will need to wait just a little while longer.
