Galaxy S26 Ultra Real-Life Images Leak Days Ahead of Launch

The final countdown has begun, and Samsung will announce the Galaxy S26 series at Unpacked on February 25. There’s no official word on pre-orders. But if history is any indication, Samsung will likely start taking them shortly after the launch.

That also means it could take a few days for the devices to ship. Yet someone may have already gotten an early unit and posted images, giving us our first real-life look at the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Let’s take a look, shall we?

Take your first real-life look at Galaxy S26 Ultra in the flesh!

The first real-life images of the Galaxy S26 Ultra in White color come courtesy of tech YouTuber Sahil Karoul, who claims he got the device in Dubai. The box reveals that it’s intended for Africa, which we got a glimpse of yesterday. And surprisingly, retailers may have already started selling these units early. Now, let’s take a look at the Galaxy S26 Ultra in all its glory.

On Instagram, Karoul explains how he managed to get the Galaxy S26 Ultra ahead of its official release and how much it cost him. You can watch the embedded video below, but more importantly, the variant he got cost him around 12,000 AED, or about $3,267. It’s likely the top-tier 1TB model.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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For most of us, we’ll probably have to wait until Samsung officially opens pre-orders, likely on Wednesday. If you’re planning to buy the Galaxy S26 Ultra in the US, there’s a bonus tip. Follow this link, where Samsung may list the Galaxy S26 series early (or even while the Unpacked stream is still live).

When you do, you’ll also be eligible to receive a mystery box from us packed with a bunch of accessories. At a minimum, you’ll get a 65W GaN charger, USB-C wired earbuds, a phone case, a screen protector, a desktop phone stand, a cleaning kit, and a few extra surprises in every box.

We’re randomly placing tickets inside the boxes. Every 10th box includes an Amazon or Google Play gift card, and every 100th box contains a Silver Ticket, which you can redeem for the upcoming Galaxy Buds 4 Pro or Galaxy Buds 4. Every 250th box includes a Golden Ticket, redeemable for a Galaxy Watch of your choice. Yes, any model you want. If that sounds interesting, you can sign up here. US only.