The Galaxy S26 series has set a new record for Samsung in preorders, with the company experiencing a remarkable surge in its home market. The lineup has received a notable 25% increase in preorders compared to the previous Galaxy S25 series, marking a strong start ahead of its retail launch. In the United States, the preorder figures are even more impressive, with a 70% rise observed over the S25, and a staggering 80% of total preorders attributed to the Galaxy S26 Ultra model.
Globally, the Galaxy S26 has posted a double-digit increase in preorder numbers, surpassing previous flagship records. Despite the ongoing DRAM and NAND supply crisis limiting preorder incentives, such as the absence of a free storage upgrade, the demand remains robust. The Galaxy S26 family officially launched on March 11, and those who preordered have likely received their devices, while others can purchase them at local retailers or carrier stores.
Featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 3120 x 1440, the Galaxy S26 introduces the Privacy Display feature, designed to protect sensitive information on the screen. Despite only modest upgrades from its predecessor, consumer interest in this flagship series remains high.