Just as we've come to expect a new iPhone every September, we also expect a new Samsung Galaxy flagship every January or February. This year, there's been a slight delay for the release of the Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup, with a March release date for the first time since 2020. But, as they say, better late than never.
Here's everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra, including Singapore pricing and availability.
What do the Samsung Galaxy S26, S26 Plus and S26 Ultra look like?
If you were expecting a major design overhaul this year, you might want to temper your excitement. Samsung has retained most of the same design features from the Galaxy S25 series, with only minor tweaks. Most notably, the base model Galaxy S26 is slightly larger, boasting a 6.3-inch display vs the S25's 6.2 inches.
The Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra are all available in Black, White, Cobalt Violet, and Sky Blue, with additional exclusive colours available through Samsung's online store.
What new features do the Samsung Galaxy S26, S26 Plus and S26 Ultra have?
Most of the flagship features are skipping the base S26 and S26 Plus and going straight to the Galaxy S26 Ultra. It's the first device to get Samsung's new Privacy Display, an adjustable setting that blocks anyone nearby from peeping at your screen in public.
As for the camera array, the S26 Ultra's main lens has a wider aperture for better low-light performance and sharper shots of moving objects.
The base Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus, on the other hand, are retaining the same 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, and 10MP telephoto lens setup as last year, with any improvements coming solely from software tweaks.
There is one welcome change coming to the base model Galaxy S26, however. As mentioned above, it's slightly larger this year. Consequently, the battery has been beefed up from 4,000mAh to 4,300mAh. Time will tell if this makes a noticeable improvement on the S25.
As we've come to expect from the Galaxy S series, the chip used will vary based on region, with the US, Japan, China and South Korea markets (as well as right here in Singapore) getting access to an S26 powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and Europe, India, Africa and other markets getting the Exynos 2600. RAM remains the same as the previous generation: 12GB across the board, with the largest-storage S26 Ultra variant getting 16GB.
Finally, AI. All three models have access to Galaxy AI, which comes with a few new features this year—most notably, "Now Nudge", which is Samsung's take on Google's Magic Cue. It's designed to surface contextually relevant information when you need it, like checking your emails for a flight number if a friend asks to track your trip. There are also improvements to Now Brief, plus an AI document scanner that removes imperfections like wrinkles or small tears.
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs S26 Plus vs S26 Ultra: Specs
Can't decide which Galaxy S26 model is right for you? Here's a comparison of all the key specs.
| Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | Flat 6.3-inch | Flat 6.7-inch | Flat 6.9-inch with Privacy Mode |
| Resolution | 1080p+ | Quad HD+ | Quad HD+ |
| Refresh Rate | 1 - 120Hz | 1 - 120Hz | 1 - 120Hz |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP + 12MP + 10MP | 50MP + 12MP + 10MP | 200MP + 50MP + 10MP + 50MP |
| Front Camera | 12MP | 12MP | 12MP |
| Processor | Exynos 2600 | Exynos 2600 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Storage | 256GB - 512GB | 256GB - 512GB | 256GB - 1TB |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | 12GB - 16GB |
| Battery | 4,300mAh | 4,900mAh | 5,000mAh |
| Water-Resistance | IP68
|
IP68 | IP68 |
| Durability | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Armor 2 |
| 5G | Sub 6 | Sub 6 | Sub 6 |
| Material | Aluminium | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| S Pen | No | No | Yes |
| Price | From $1,438 | From $1,628 | From $1,828 |
Samsung Galaxy S26, S26 Plus and S26 Ultra Singapore price
RAM prices have soared in recent months as a response to the AI boom, and unfortunately, that means a noticeable price hike across the board this year for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series.
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S26 | From $1,438 |
| Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus | From $1,628 |
| Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | From $1,828 |
If you'd rather purchase your new Galaxy S26 on a plan, it's available for preorder through all three major telcos (Singtel, StarHub and M1). See each provider's cheapest no-contract plans for all three devices below.
Samsung Galaxy S26 512GB Plans
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#1
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M1
Bespoke Flexi 5G 350GB
$92.95
Min. cost $1,311.95
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#2
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StarHub
5G Lite Mobile Plan
$94.41
Min. cost $1,759.84
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#3
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Singtel
Enhanced Lite SIM Only 5G+
$94.91
+ $32.70 Upfront
Min. cost $1,890.54
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Samsung Galaxy S26+ 512GB Plans
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#1
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M1
Bespoke Flexi 5G 350GB
$100.95
Min. cost $1,503.95
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#2
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StarHub
5G Lite Mobile Plan
$102.33
Min. cost $1,949.92
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#3
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Singtel
Enhanced Lite SIM Only 5G+
$102.83
+ $32.70 Upfront
Min. cost $2,080.62
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB Plans
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#1
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M1
Bespoke Flexi 5G 350GB
$100.95
Min. cost $1,503.95
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#2
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StarHub
5G Lite Mobile Plan
$110.66
Min. cost $2,149.84
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#3
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Singtel
Enhanced Core 5G+ SIM Only
$116.16
+ $32.70 Upfront
Min. cost $1,900.54
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As tends to be the case, the best value option is to purchase the device outright and pair it with a cheap SIM-only plan, like one of the popular plans below.
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#1
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SIMBA
Editor's Pick
SuperRoam 10 SIM Only
$10.00
Min. cost $10
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#2
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Zero1
Starter Prime 4G
$7.06
Min. cost $7.06
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#3
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Eight
Editor's Pick
Double Eight 4G SIM Only
$8.00
Min. cost $8
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#4
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Maxx
290GB SIM Only
$7.90
Min. cost $7.90
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#5
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GOMO
5G+ Value SIM Only
$18.33
+ $2 Upfront
Min. cost $20.33
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#6
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CMLink
200GB 4G SIM Only
$7.70
Min. cost $7.70
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Samsung Galaxy S26, S26 Plus and S26 Ultra Singapore release date
The Samsung Galaxy S26, S26 Plus and S26 Ultra are all available for preorder now via Shopee and Lazada, or on a plan through Singtel, StarHub, and M1 (see plans above). The entire lineup will be officially released on 11 March.
