Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Feb 25: S26 with Galaxy AI, 512GB Base Storage and Major Camera Upgrades

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with Galaxy AI features floating against dark futuristic background

Samsung is gearing up for one of its most anticipated product launches of the year. Galaxy Unpacked is set for February 25, and the buzz around the Galaxy S26 series — powered by Galaxy AI — is building fast. Here is everything we know so far about what Samsung is bringing to the table.

The Headline: Double Storage at the Same Price

The single most-talked-about leaked detail ahead of Galaxy Unpacked is Samsung's apparent decision to double the base storage of the Galaxy S26 without raising the price. If confirmed, this means the standard model is expected to launch with a 512GB base configuration — compared to 256GB on previous generations — at the same price point.

For buyers who've watched storage-hungry AI apps and high-resolution photos eat through 256GB in months, this is a significant practical upgrade. The reaction on X has been enthusiastic, with users calling it "crazy value" and predicting a blockbuster launch if pricing stays competitive.

Galaxy AI: What's New

Beyond storage, the Galaxy S26 series is positioning itself squarely as an AI-first smartphone. Samsung's Galaxy AI suite is expected to expand significantly with this launch, with several features confirmed or strongly leaked:

  • Real-time translation — Live, on-device conversation translation across multiple languages, working even without an internet connection.
  • On-device AI for productivity — Summarisation, transcription, and smart document tools running locally on the device for privacy.
  • Advanced camera AI — Intelligent scene recognition, AI-enhanced low-light photography, and what early leaks describe as a "premium camera upgrade" over the S25 series.
  • Privacy enhancements — New on-device processing commitments to keep sensitive data off Samsung's servers.

Camera Upgrades

Camera performance has long been a key differentiator in the Galaxy Ultra series, and leaks suggest Samsung is doubling down. Expected improvements include enhanced computational photography, improved optical zoom, and new AI-assisted editing modes that allow users to transform mediocre shots into polished images directly on the device.

Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 17: The Real Competition

The timing of Galaxy Unpacked is significant. With Apple's iPhone 17 expected later in 2026, Samsung is using this launch window to capture the early-upgrade cycle among Android fans — and to set the benchmark that Apple will need to respond to.

The question buzzing on X: "Will Galaxy AI beat the massive iPhone 17 hype this year?" Samsung's answer appears to be a combination of aggressive storage pricing, on-device AI capabilities, and camera advances that cover the features most likely to convert buyers.

"If the price is also aggressive, this is going to be a blockbuster." — user reaction on X to Galaxy S26 leaks

When and Where: Galaxy Unpacked February 25

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for February 25 at 11:30 PM IST (6:00 PM CET / 10:00 AM PT). The event will be livestreamed on Samsung's official channels. Pre-reservations are already open, allowing buyers to register interest ahead of the official launch and unlock early benefits.

What to Expect

  • Galaxy S26, S26+, S26 Ultra — three models with different screen sizes and camera configs
  • Galaxy AI integration throughout the software experience
  • 512GB base storage (if leak is accurate)
  • New Snapdragon/Exynos chipset optimised for on-device AI
  • Galaxy Ring and wearables updates potentially alongside the phones

The Bottom Line

Samsung just doubled the Galaxy S26 storage at the same price — and that is just one headline from Galaxy Unpacked on February 25. Galaxy AI features include real-time translation, on-device tools, and a major camera upgrade. The S26 is shaping up to be one of Samsung's strongest launches yet. Pre-register now and set a reminder for the February 25 livestream.