What Happened
Samsung has officially announced the release of its Galaxy S26 series, which includes the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, set to launch in Canada on March 11, 2026. Pre-orders for the devices opened today, with various promotional offers available for early buyers.
Why It Matters
The pricing for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series in Canada is as follows:
- Samsung Galaxy S26 256GB: $1,249.99
- Samsung Galaxy S26 512GB: $1,529.99
- Samsung Galaxy S26+ 256GB: $1,529.99
- Samsung Galaxy S26+ 512GB: $1,809.99
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB: $1,899.99
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB: $2,179.99
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 1TB: $2,599.99
Notably, Samsung is offering pre-order promotions that include doubling storage for free and discounts on other devices, such as the new Galaxy Buds 4. This launch is significant as it marks the continuation of Samsung’s flagship smartphone series, despite some criticism regarding the lack of major changes compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy S25.
What’s Next
As the launch date approaches, consumers can expect more details on carrier offers and additional features of the Galaxy S26 series. The devices will feature a dual-chip strategy, with options for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 or Samsung’s Exynos 2600 processor, depending on the market. The Galaxy S26 is equipped with a 6.3-inch display and 12GB of RAM, with storage options of 256GB and 512GB, though it does not support expandable storage.
