In a bold move to dominate the premium segment, Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 series in India on Thursday, bringing advanced agentic AI to the forefront of mobile technology. Pre-orders are live now, with pricing kicking off at Rs 87,999 for the entry-level model and peaking at Rs 1,89,999 for the beastly S26 Ultra.
The series lineup includes the standard Galaxy S26 (12GB+256GB at Rs 87,999; 12GB+512GB at Rs 1,07,999), the spacious S26+ (12GB+256GB from Rs 1,19,999; 12GB+512GB at Rs 1,39,999), and the flagship S26 Ultra with options like 12GB+256GB for Rs 1,39,999, 12GB+512GB at Rs 1,59,999, and 16GB+1TB at Rs 1,89,999.
Samsung touts this as the most sophisticated AI-driven mobile experience yet, capable of handling schedules, searches, content creation, and edits with minimal user input. It’s AI that anticipates and acts, transforming smartphones into true personal agents.
Available in Cobalt Violet, White, Black, and Sky Blue, with online exclusives in Pink Gold and Silver Shadow, these phones are accessible via nationwide retail, e-commerce sites, and Samsung.com through Live pre-order events starting February 25.
Standout innovation on the Ultra: an embedded privacy display that dims visibility from angles, protecting sensitive info in public. Under the hood, the custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset excels in multitasking, AI processing, and graphics, backed by enhanced cooling via vapor chamber and thermal materials.
Charging is a breeze with Super-Fast Charging 3.0, hitting 75% in around 30 minutes. The camera system shines with AI enhancements—wider apertures for superior low-light shots, pro-level night videos, and rock-solid stabilization.
This launch underscores Samsung’s commitment to AI-centric futures, offering Indian consumers flagship power at varied price points. Expect strong demand as tech-savvy buyers flock to upgrade.