Samsung Officially Launches Galaxy S26 Series: Debuting Privacy Display and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Thu, 26 Feb 2026, 09:35 WIB | By Basuki Eka Purnama | Source: MEDIA_INDONESIA | Technology

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. on Wednesday (February 25) introduced the Galaxy S26 Series as its latest flagship smartphone line, emphasizing the integration of the most proactive and adaptive Galaxy AI.

This third generation of Samsung’s AI phone is designed to simplify users’ daily activities, from productivity to content creation, without the need for technical complexity.

“We believe that AI should be something that can be relied upon every day. Through the Galaxy S26 Series, we are focusing on delivering AI that feels effortless, working seamlessly in the background,” said TM Roh, President and Head of the Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra makes history by introducing the world’s first built-in Privacy Display. This feature allows users to protect their screen’s privacy from prying eyes in public spaces, while still maintaining clear visual quality for the primary user. All of this sophistication is packaged in the thinnest Ultra model ever produced by Samsung.

To support the complex AI workload, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset. This chipset brings significant performance improvements.

The cooling system has also been improved through a redesigned Vapor Chamber to ensure temperature stability during heavy use.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra’s camera sector has been upgraded with a wider lens aperture, allowing the sensor to capture more light for more detailed Nightography results. The AI-based Photo Assist feature now allows users to perform advanced editing, such as changing clothes in a photo or changing the mood of a scene, simply by using natural language commands.

The Galaxy S26 Series will begin to be marketed on February 25, 2026. Available color variants include Cobalt Violet, White, Black, and Sky Blue. Samsung also provides exclusive Pink Gold and Silver Shadow colors for pre-orders through the official website. All models receive a 7-year security update guarantee for long-term peace of mind.

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Technically, this specification allows the sensor to capture 47% more light compared to the previous generation.

The Nightography feature has become the main foundation for the development of the Galaxy S series camera from generation to generation.

The Galaxy Tab A11 is powered by a Helio G99 processor that ensures the device runs responsively for various activities, from attending online classes, doing schoolwork, and entertainment.

With the new Bixby feature, users no longer need to memorize feature names or navigate complex menu structures to make device settings.

Check out the advantages of the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G compared to the Galaxy A56. It is 6.9mm thinner, has an Exynos 1680 chipset, and receives Android updates for up to 6 years.

After being introduced globally at the end of January 2026, Samsung Indonesia officially opened pre-orders for the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra.

Other rumors suggest that Samsung will replace the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus model with the S26 Edge. Following Apple’s move, which is reportedly going to eliminate the Plus model.

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