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Unlocking the Future: How to Watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: In summary
- Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event is confirmed for 25 February
- The Galaxy S26 range is all but guaranteed
- Don’t expect new Z foldables or Galaxy Watches
- There might be some surprises in store
Even before it was officially confirmed, this year’s first Samsung Unpacked event had become one of the worst kept secrets in tech, with no shortage of leaks and rumours pointing towards all the major reveals. Still, if you’re curious to find out what Samsung has in store, or would like to know how to tune into the livestream and at what time, then we’ve got all the information below.
As one of the major events on the tech calendar, Samsung Unpacked is a chance to see what the Korean brand has in store for this generational cycle, and given that the company puts out everything from phones to tablets, smartwatches and more, it’s well worth tuning in if you plan on upgrading your current tech.
There are typically two Samsung Unpacked events throughout the year but it’s the first of the two (the one that’s about to happen) which carries the most weight, as it typically debuts the latest range of flagship Samsung Galaxy phones.
This year, after about a month delay on the usual timing, all signs point towards the Galaxy S26 series being unveiled, and if you’re upgrading from a much older device, then you’ll definitely want to check out all of the pre-order incentives that Samsung usually drops after the event comes to an end.
Although we have a good idea of what’s about to be unveiled, there’s always a chance that Samsung might have been able to sneak a surprise product into the mix, so you won’t want to miss out. Keep on scrolling to find out what time Samsung Unpacked 2026 is set to kick off and what we expect to see there.
When is the next Samsung Unpacked launch event?
After no shortage of rumours about release dates and production timelines being in constant flux behind the scenes, we now know that Samsung Unpacked 2026 will air at 6pm UK time, Wednesday 25 February.
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To make committing the date to memory even easier, Samsung’s landing page for the event has a helpful ‘Add to calendar’ function. You can also register your interest to get a guaranteed £30/$30 voucher when you buy one of the upcoming phones, and you can even get a 512GB model for the same price as a 256GB one, effectively getting you more local storage at no extra cost.
If you think that isn’t enough, 10 lucky people who do register will be gifted a £500 voucher (it’s $5000 up for grabs in the US) to be spent on Samsung’s online store in any way they see fit, which means you could get one of the cheaper Galaxy phones for free.
Long-time Samsung fans will know that this year’s Unpacked is happening slightly later than usual as the last few iterations have taken place in January. 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, before the plan was seemingly reversed in favour of some models getting the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 instead.
How to watch the Galaxy Unpacked live stream
When Unpacked starts, you’ll be able to watch the live stream from just about any device. We’ve embedded the video below.
The event itself will take place in San Francisco.
What will Samsung launch at the next Unpacked?
If all the rumours are true, then there will be no less than three mainline phones set to debut during the next Galaxy Unpacked event, each with a different value proposition.
Galaxy S26/S26+
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The entry-level flagship and its plus-sized sibling 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, which appears to have performed incredibly well on Geekbench testing, 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.
Much like Apple, Samsung seems set to move away from offering a 128GB model on its entry-level flagship, with the S26’s starting configuration set at 256GB.
Samsung is gearing up to unveil its top-tier flagship for 2026, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, at the upcoming Samsung Unpacked event. While the phone is expected to have more storage capacity, there might be a price increase that could deter potential buyers. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to feature a privacy display that enhances mobile security, especially for activities like mobile banking. Additionally, the phone may see an upgrade in charging speed to 60W and will be powered by the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, aligning it with other flagship devices in the market.
In addition to the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung is also set to launch the successors to the Galaxy Buds 3 range, the Galaxy Buds 4 series. The new earbuds may include a metal exterior on the stem for a more distinctive look and could introduce head gesture controls similar to the latest AirPods.
However, some devices are not expected to make an appearance at the upcoming Samsung Unpacked event. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Z Fold 8, along with any new Galaxy Foldables, are likely to be revealed at a later event in the summer. Similarly, Samsung’s newer wearables, such as the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch Ultra, are expected to be unveiled later in the year, following the trend of previous releases.
Overall, Samsung fans can look forward to exciting new features and upgrades in the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy Buds 4 series, while anticipating the reveal of foldable devices and smartwatches at future events. Transform the following sentence:
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