Samsung has officially confirmed its next Galaxy Unpacked event, and it's scheduled for February 25 in San Francisco. It might be where they'll launch the Galaxy S26 series. The date was confirmed on Samsung's Newsroom.
They've also teased a 17-second invitation clip across their YouTube channel and X account. If you're lucky, you might win a new phone or smartwatch if you enter the contest.
The Galaxy Unpacked countdown has begun
Samsung is running a contest from February 2 to April 10, as announced on their Gulf account via X. Follow Samsung Gulf on X (Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok.
Comment your predictions on what will be announced at the Galaxy Unpacked event. Then use the hashtag #GalaxyUnpacked in your comment. If you're right, you'll win the Galaxy S25 FE smartphone or Galaxy Watch 8 wearable. No, you cannot exchange them for another device or for cash.
The contest’s entry requirements have revealed the event date, along with a 17-second invitation video. According to the document, the campaign is divided into two phases.
Phase one runs before Galaxy Unpacked, while Phase two runs during and after Galaxy Unpacked, which begins on February 25. From this period to April 10, you're expected to post another comment or share a post talking about your favorite feature of the newly announced devices.
You must be 18 years or older to enter the contest. You must also be a resident of one of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries (GCC). That includes the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman.
You can't participate if you're a Samsung employee or an affiliated partner. If you win, Samsung will contact you through your social media account. So, make sure you're using the right one
These devices might pop up at Unpacked 2026
If you need a hint on what to expect at Galaxy Unpacked, past leaks have already done most of the snitching. Based on everything that’s surfaced so far, the spotlight will be on the Samsung Galaxy S26 series. That includes the base Samsung Galaxy S26, the Plus model, and the flagship S26 Ultra.
They're expected to launch the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, with variations in select countries using Samsung's own Exynos 2600 chip.
Rumors have it that not much has changed. The base S26’s display size has increased from 6.2 inches to 6.3 inches.
Battery capacity has also increased from 4,000mAh to 4,300mAh, but still with 25W charging. There’s no more 128GB option, and storage now starts at 256GB, with 12GB RAM. Samsung may surprise us at the official event.
Wearables like the Watch Ultra 2 are also expected to debut as the first successor to the original Ultra watch, alongside the Watch 9. The brand may also unveil the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro with them.
As always, Samsung will broadcast the event live on their official website and YouTube channel. The exact time remains unconfirmed, but we'll know in the coming days.
