Samsung’s next wave of flagship phones is beginning to take shape, and the leaks suggest a busy start to 2026 for the company. The Galaxy S26 series is expected to headline the show, followed closely by Samsung’s long-teased tri-fold foldable, which could become the brand’s most ambitious design in years.
According to a report from South Korean outlet Money Today, the Galaxy S26 lineup will be unveiled on Wednesday, February 25, in San Francisco. That marks a noticeable shift from this year’s Galaxy S25 launch, which took place on January 22. The delay aligns with earlier whispers about Samsung reworking its production timelines and software integration for the new generation.
As for what’s coming, Samsung is reportedly preparing three main variants – the standard Galaxy S26, the S26 Plus, and the S26 Ultra. There’s also talk of a possible fourth model, a successor to the Galaxy S25 Edge, that might push design boundaries with an even slimmer frame.
All three confirmed models are expected to run on Samsung’s in-house Exynos chips across all regions, signaling a return to the company’s own silicon after years of splitting between Exynos and Snapdragon processors depending on the market. If true, it would mark one of the most unified hardware strategies Samsung has attempted in a flagship lineup.
While the Galaxy S26 series will carry the weight of expectations, the company’s tri-fold phone may steal some of its spotlight. First teased during the Galaxy S25 launch in January, the device features two hinges and three connected display panels, allowing it to fold in multiple orientations.
The tri-fold has now cleared Bluetooth certification, which usually indicates that a commercial launch is imminent. Sources speaking to SamMobile claim that the phone will initially roll out in the United States, China, South Korea, and the UAE, with potential expansion into other markets sometime in 2026.
Earlier this week, Samsung gave the public its first physical look at the tri-fold during the K-Tech Showcase in South Korea. Although the device was kept behind glass, the demonstration confirmed that development is in its final stages.
The tri-fold’s design represents a new approach to mobile multitasking, potentially allowing users to open three apps simultaneously or convert the device into a compact tablet. Details about specifications remain under wraps, but rumors point toward a large internal OLED display with adaptive refresh rates and a reinforced hinge system designed to last through tens of thousands of folds.
Taken together, the Galaxy S26 and the tri-fold phone suggest Samsung is betting on both refinement and reinvention. The S26 will likely focus on improving photography, performance, and software stability, while the tri-fold pushes boundaries in form factor and portability.
If Samsung sticks to its expected February timeline, the Galaxy S26 series could hit stores by early March 2026, followed by the tri-fold’s debut later in the year. For Samsung, 2026 looks set to be a year of calculated ambition, bringing both an evolution of its core lineup and a bold experiment in how smartphones can physically adapt to users’ needs.
