Samsung Sheds Light on Its 2026 Smartphone Roadmap

Samsung has revealed new details about its smartphone plans for 2026. The company mainly highlighted its upcoming flagship Galaxy S26 series and foldable phones. It aims to focus on cutting-edge AI-powered features, slimmer, lighter designs, and new foldable form factors.

Samsung is planning multiple premium smartphones for 2026

During its Q4 2025 earnings call (via Android Authority), Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy S26 series will launch in the first half of 2026. While the company did not specify an exact date, rumors suggest the lineup will go official on February 25. It also confirmed to deliver agentic AI experiences, powered by a second-generation custom application processor. This means users can expect their phones to become more proactive, likely through upcoming AI features such as Now Nudges.

Samsung said the Galaxy S26 series “will revolutionize the user experience.” The company also teased stronger overall performance and new camera sensors for the flagships. There’s chatter that we could see new camera sensors on the Galaxy S26 Ultra for the selfie and 3x telephoto units. Perhaps it was hinting at these changes during the earnings call.

Speaking of foldables, Samsung is gearing up to introduce a stronger lineup this year while continuing to experiment with new form factors. Rumor has it that a wider foldable phone, tentatively called the Galaxy Wide Fold, may debut alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8. The Wide Fold may feature a 7.6-inch inner OLED display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, paired with a 5.4-inch outer screen.

Samsung also said it plans to bring slimmer and lighter designs to future devices. This suggests the company may revive its Galaxy S Edge series or introduce a new model that focuses on ultra-slim form factors. In fact, it is reportedly working on a slim device with the codename “More Slim”.

These are the premium smartphones Samsung may release in 2026. On top of that, as usual, we should see a bunch of mid-range and entry-level models throughout the year.