Samsung Confirms Galaxy S26 Preorder Deal For $900 Off Ahead Of February Unpacked

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ZDNET's cardinal takeaways 

• Samsung confirmed its adjacent Unpacked date. 
• It will unveil its newest Galaxy S bid connected February 25. 
• Preorder and trade-in offers are available. 

Samsung yet confirmed nan day of its February Unpacked event, wherever nan institution is expected to unveil caller hardware, including a confirmed caller Galaxy S bid and perchance more.

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The institution confirmed connected Tuesday that its wintertime arena is scheduled conscionable earlier Mobile World Congress later this month. Unpacked will return spot successful San Francisco connected February 25 astatine 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET. Samsung kept nan specifications sparse, but said nan caller Galaxy S bid will much seamlessly merge Galaxy AI into mundane functions.

What to expect 

Rumors suggest we'll spot Samsung's newest telephone lineup, including nan Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, pinch camera upgrades, larger screens connected lower-end models, and immoderate useful package features.

Also: Why nan Galaxy S26 Ultra's biggest upgrade won't beryllium its camera aliases processor

Samsung is expected to denote One UI 8.5, which has been disposable successful beta since December, astatine nan upcoming motorboat arena arsenic well. New package features could see an expanded acheronian theme, upgraded Home Up and fastener surface widget support, and, of course, much Galaxy AI everywhere. 

How to tune in 

For those tuning successful online, group tin livestream nan arena done Samsung Newsroom, Samsung.com, aliases Samsung's YouTube channel connected February 25. 

How to reserve your preorder

If you're superior astir buying a caller Galaxy S phone, Samsung is sweetening nan woody pinch preservation credits. People tin get a $30 in installments erstwhile they preorder nan device. The preservation to preorder isn't a commitment, truthful you tin still registry for nan discount, whether you extremity up utilizing it aliases not.

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Upon preordering, they will beryllium entered to triumph a $5,000 gift paper for Samsung.com. Additionally, those looking to waste and acquisition successful their aged instrumentality for a caller 1 tin prevention up to $900. For enthusiasts looking to bargain Samsung's adjacent telephone up of nan event, Samsung is offering a $150 in installments to reserve and pre-order connected Samsung.com.