Samsung Galaxy S26 and Buds4 global release is imminent
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 to everyone at the Galaxy Unpacked February 2026 event, along with the Galaxy Buds4 earbuds that work the best with this phone series.
Along with the powerful bass that the bigger woofer comes with on the Galaxy Buds4 earbuds, and the improved Hi-Fi music experience with 24-bit / 96 kHz music with Samsung Seamless Codec (SSC) + Hi-Res Audio, the Galaxy S26 is set to globally release on March 11th. This phone series runs on the initial version of One UI 8.5 with new features that come with it, such as the all-new Now Nudges, the improved Now Brief, the innovative Privacy Display, and lots of exciting features and changes to come.
Shipping to those who have already pre-ordered their Galaxy S26 units and their Galaxy Buds4 has started, with some customers getting it earlier than March 6th. This let them experience the Galaxy S26 and the Buds4 series before the global release of March 11th, which means that they got their hands on the new devices before everyone else.
There has been some confusion regarding the 10-bit display claim that was made. The Galaxy S26 actually features an 8-bit display with Frame Rate Control (FRC) instead of the expected 10-bit display, which allows you to have less banding when you look at, for example, the sunset sky. The former simulates the latter by quickly flipping pixels between two very close shades so fast that your eyes will not notice the flipping; you’ll see the in-between color shade.
That being said, the Galaxy S26 pre-order sales went up 15% from the previous model released last year, with 70% being for the Ultra alone. While the Galaxy S25 pre-orders hit 1.3 million, the Galaxy S26 pre-orders crossed the S25 with 0.2 million extra, which means 1.5 million total pre-orders (via ETNews via Sammy Fans).
This shows that the Galaxy S26 series got a lot of praise and approval since the unveil, and, based on our expectations that the Galaxy S25 series would be dethroned, this has happened. Prices for the Galaxy S26 and the S26+ have increased in the USA by $100, while the Ultra stayed at its expensive but attractive $1299 price.
Once the official release goes in on March 11th, you’ll be able to purchase the phone in the following USA prices:
- Galaxy S26: From $899 to $1099 (link)
- Galaxy S26+: From $1099 to $1299 (link)
- Galaxy S26 Ultra: From $1299 to $1799 (link)
Similarly, for the Buds4, you’ll be able to purchase the earbuds in the USA with:
Prices vary in your country and in your local store, and there may be a late release in some countries. From time to time, deals and offers will be made so that you can have a greater chance to score an S26 variant and/or the Buds4 at lower prices.
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