Month-by-month guide to the smartphone launches of 2026

Samsung Galaxy A-series

Samsung is expected to kick off February with new entries in its Galaxy A lineup, likely including the Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37. Both devices have appeared in certifications and benchmarks, revealing key details. 

The Galaxy A57 is rumored to feature an Exynos 1680 chipset, an AMOLED display, a 5,000 mAh battery, and a triple rear camera setup led by a 50 MP sensor. The A37 could pack an Exynos 1480 chip, the same AMOLED display, and a 5,000 mAh battery.

Galaxy S26 series

Later in February, Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra. Reports suggest the company won’t radically redesign the series this year, but will focus on bringing display refinements, upgraded cameras, and newer chipsets, depending on the region.

Notably, the S26 series may introduce a new Privacy Display feature and adopt a dual-chip strategy, offering both Exynos and Snapdragon variants.

Google Pixel 10a

Google announced the Pixel 10 series back in August 2025, but the company has yet to introduce the affordable Pixel 10a. According to reports, February could be the month when the company does so. 

It is said to feature a 6.3-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 60Hz–120Hz refresh, Tensor G4 chipset, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, and a 5,100 mAh battery.

Camera-wise, it’s expected to sport a 48 MP primary lens, a 13 MP ultrawide lens, and a 13 MP front camera.