We’re getting closer and closer to the official Galaxy S26 announcement, and the anticipation is at an all-time high. Leakers have already shared various things about the upcoming devices, including some specs and expected features.
And now, we might just have found out another important detail: reservations.
X post might have spilled the reservation date
In a February 8 post on X, prominent leaker Sanju Choudhary tells us that Samsung could launch reservations for the Galaxy S26 lineup in just a few days: Wednesday, February 11.
The alleged promotional poster shared by the leaker appears to portray a Galaxy S26 Ultra in the Cobalt Violet color, revealing an expected pre-order extra. Supposedly, the new Galaxy AI devices will ship with an original 60W adapter at no extra cost.
Samsung has officially confirmed that the Galaxy S26 Series will have :
Other details suggest reservations at the Samsung Store will include:
Special offer
Priority shipping
One additional offer
premium service
...and many more
Is a 60W free adapter a good Galaxy S26 pre-order benefit?
While this is still a rumor, I believe there is some possibility that Samsung could indeed launch reservations on Wednesday, February 11. The Galaxy reserve page at the official store has been unresponsive since Friday, February 6, suggesting something is in the works behind the scenes.
For years now, Samsung has made its Galaxy Z and Galaxy S series an incredibly easy choice right off the bat, thanks to some exciting pre-order benefits. One of the most well-liked perks included a free storage upgrade.
This practically allowed users to purchase larger storage options (512GB, 1TB) at the price of the 256GB or 512GB models, respectively, saving users $120 or $240.
But this year, the trend might have shifted. Rumors have been indicating that Samsung is forced to tighten its belt with pre-order perks this year, primarily due to the rising costs of the new 2nm chips and RAM. If true, then the "golden age" of pre-order benefits might be over — and that's not something to look forward to.
Reservation vs pre-order: main difference
How are reservations different from pre-orders? Reservations allow users to pre-book a device ahead of launch. Usually, Samsung allows users to pre-reserve a device two weeks before the announcement. Tradition has it that securing a model ahead of the announcement gives you a $50 Samsung credit that you can redeem toward accessories at the time of pre-order.
Once the Galaxy Unpacked event wraps up, Samsung launches pre-orders. At that time, users can place an order. If a reservation was made, Galaxy fans can also pick an accessory and redeem the $50 gift.
What's new about the Galaxy S26 lineup
Leakers have already shared multiple rumored specs about the upcoming Galaxy S26. Reportedly, the vanilla S26 will get a slight battery size increase, packing a 4,300mAh.
Samsung teases the Galaxy S26 camera. | Video credit — YouTube
Leaks also indicate that the Galaxy S26 and S26+ might sport slightly larger displays, with the vanilla model supposedly packing a 6.3-inch screen. The whole lineup will most likely run on One UI 8.5 out of the gate, boasting an upgraded Bixby assistant.
Samsung has also teased new camera capabilities on the upcoming lineup in a recently posted short video.
A step forward... or back?
Few brands have historically been as generous as Samsung when it comes to launching new devices. For years, the "double storage" perk helped Samsung truly stand out. But if that storage upgrade indeed vanishes this year, the math changes.
Without it, users are left with trade-in discounts. I won't lie — those are incredibly generous, but the harsh truth is that not everyone has a contemporary device in good condition to help them save the most. For those who don't, getting a Galaxy S26 becomes an increasingly hard sell, especially with no free storage upgrades in sight.
I can't help but wonder: is a free 60W adapter enough? We'll have to wait a bit more to find out.
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