Looks like it’s that time of the year now. The wait is finally over for Malaysian Samsung fans because the Samsung Galaxy S26 has finally arrived. That said, what should you know about it?
Not bad for a vanilla model
For your information, the base model features the Exynos 2600 SoC with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. It also runs OneUI 8.5 (Android 16) with a 6.3-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display and 120Hz?adaptive refresh rate (1~120Hz)?Vision booster.
Moreover, this phone houses a 4300mAh battery with 25W wired charging, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, and the Wireless Powershare feature. That means it can take the battery up to 55% charge in around 30 mins with the 25W Adapter and the 3A USB-C cable.
Camera-wise, it runs a triple 50MP primary camera with 12MP Ultra-Wide camera with F2.2? and a 10MP Telephoto camera. It is also worth noting that Optical quality zoom is enabled by the Adaptive Pixel sensor. 3x distance is optical zoom. 2x distance is optical quality zoom. On the other side, the front cam sports a 12MP camera with F2.2 aperture.
Additionally, the Galaxy S26 series arrives with multiple new updates. One of it being AI-powered Call Screening which identifies unknown callers and summarises intent, making it easier to safely manage calls. Privacy Alerts use machine learning to proactively notify you in real time when apps with device admin privileges unnecessarily attempt to access sensitive data, such as precise location, call logs or contacts.
Moreover, Samsung introduced Private Album, a feature which lets you hide selected photos and videos without creating a separate folder or signing into a Samsung Account. New updates to Knox Matrix further strengthen protection across connected Galaxy devices. That includes PQC-enabled end-to-end encryption for more services such as eSIM transfer and clearer visibility into firmware update status across the ecosystem through Security Status of Your Devices.
Besides that, the Galaxy S26 runs 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct, and Bluetooth v 5.4. It is also rated IP68 for water resistance. This phone is also available in 4 colourways - Cobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue.
Tech specs and features
| SoC | Exynos 2600 |
|---|---|
| Memory and storage | 12GB RAM + 512GB storage |
| Display | 6.3-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display, 120Hz?adaptive refresh rate (1~120Hz)?Vision booster |
| OS | Android 16, One UI 8.5 |
| Camera | 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera??? • F2.2 ??? 50 MP Wide Camera??? • 2x Optical Quality Zoom, F1.8 ??? ??? 10MP Telephoto Camera??? • 3x Optical Zoom, F2.4 ??? ??? 12MP Front Camera??? • F2.2 ??? |
| Battery | 4300 mAh, Wired Charging: Up to 55% charge in around 30 mins with 25W Adapter and 3A USB-C cable, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0,?? Wireless PowerShare |
| Network and connectivity | 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct, and Bluetooth v 5.4 |
| Water resistance | IP68 |
| Dimension and weight | 71.5 x 149.6 x 7.2mm, 167g?(Sub6)? |
There's a special promo if you pre-order now
If you are interested, this phone is priced at RM5199. But that is not the end of it, you can also enjoy these benefits if you pre-order from 26 February to 10 March 2026:
• Double storage and Samsung Rewards Points Booster worth up to RM1200
• Instant rebate of RM700 with selected bank cards
• Save up to RM4000 with Galaxy Forever
• 0% interest instalment plan of up to 36 months at participating banks
So, you might want to get it while the offer still stands
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