Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series may arrive later than expected. According to a new leak from industry insiders, the South Korean tech giant has postponed the launch event by two months, moving it from its traditional January slot to March 2026.
The delay reportedly stems from development and design challenges, although Samsung has not made any official statement confirming the change.
Galaxy S26 Ultra Completed, Base Model Still in Development
Sources suggest that Samsung has already finished developing the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the most advanced model in the lineup. However, the base Galaxy S26 is reportedly not yet ready, which could explain the overall timeline adjustment.
Given Samsung’s tight release schedule and the global scale of its flagship launches, even small production or design setbacks can result in significant delays.
The leak also cautioned users to treat the information carefully, as details remain scarce and have not been verified by Samsung.
Expected Specifications and Chipsets
If the rumors are accurate, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature a 10-bit display offering improved color depth and dynamic range. It is also expected to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset, which, for the first time, will be manufactured by Samsung itself rather than TSMC.
Meanwhile, the standard Galaxy S26 will reportedly use Samsung’s new Exynos 2600 processor, though Snapdragon-powered variants are expected for select markets such as the U.S. and South Korea.
Lineup and Model Changes
The upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup is rumored to include four models, the Galaxy S26, S26+, S26 Pro, and S26 Ultra.
Interestingly, reports claim Samsung has abandoned the Galaxy S26 Edge variant, citing poor sales performance of the S25 Edge as a deciding factor.
If confirmed, this would mark the end of the “Edge” line, which first appeared in 2015 with the Galaxy S6 Edge and became a signature of Samsung’s curved-screen design philosophy.
Conclusion
While Samsung has not officially confirmed the delay, the rumored shift to a March 2026 launch suggests that the company may be prioritizing refinement and performance optimization for its next flagship series.
With next-generation chipsets, advanced display technology, and potential changes in model lineup, the Galaxy S26 series could represent one of Samsung’s most significant smartphone launches in years.
