7 Samsung launches we’re excited for this year

Alongside its plethora of CES reveals, and if online rumours are to be believed, 2026 is set to be a huge year for Samsung.

Not only can we expect powerful new laptops, a new Galaxy S26 smartphone line-up and even the world’s first 115-inch Micro RGB TV, but Samsung is set to launch a huge variety of devices this year.

We’ve rounded up seven of the most exciting Samsung launches for 2026, from the confirmed reveals to the strongly rumoured.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Series

Easily one of the most anticipated launches for 2026 is the Galaxy S26 series. Although Samsung has yet to confirm any specs for the line-up, pricing, or even a release date, that hasn’t stopped internet sleuths from getting the rumour mill going. 

What is known is that the Galaxy S26 series isn’t expected to stray too far away from its Galaxy S25 predecessor, albeit with a few tweaks. We’ll just have to wait and see what’s in store, but we’re definitely excited.

To tide you over until any launch is revealed, we’ve rounded up the most recent rumours surrounding the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Galaxy Book 6 Series

Announced at CES 2026, the Galaxy Book 6 series is said to be the “most advanced Galaxy Book series yet” with robust performance and a big dose of AI, all housed in a portable and lightweight design.

There are three laptops in the series: the Book 6, the Book 6 Pro and the Book 6 Ultra, which is the most premium of the lot. In fact, the Ultra benefits from super-fast charging, better cooling support and the latest Nvidia GeForce RTX GPU. Even so, regardless of the model you opt for, you’ll still get the newly announced Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors.

At the time of writing, Samsung has yet to reveal when we can expect to get our hands on the Book 6 series or how much the laptops are set to cost. 

The Freestyle Plus

Another CES 2026 reveal was the Freestyle Plus, an AI-powered portable projector that makes using a projector a bit easier. It looks similar to the original Freestyle, but now includes AI capabilities and improved brightness levels. 

With Samsung’s AI OptiScreen technology, the Freestyle Plus can automatically adjust its picture to suit different spaces – making set-up truly seamless.

Essentially, if you’ve tried using a projector before, but struggled with setting it up or lacked the perfect space for one, then the Freestyle Plus promises to be a good option. 

Galaxy XR Headset

While the Galaxy XR headset is currently available to buy in the US and Korea, we’re expecting it to finally make its way to Europe at some point in 2026. 

As a refresher, the Galaxy XR was created in collaboration with Google (and Qualcomm, but we’ll get to that later), and is the first headset to run on Android XR. Google explains that Android XR is equipped with Gemini and other AI tools to experience apps and games. 

Otherwise, powering the Galaxy XR is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2 Plus Gen 2 chip which promises to enable the smooth-running of AI and supports both MR and VR technology too.

With the Galaxy XR headset’s US RRP is $1799, we would expect the price to be fairly similar in the UK. However, we’ll have to wait and see.

Galaxy Z TriFold

Although currently available to buy in Korea and other select markets, the Galaxy Z TriFold is expected to launch in the US in the first quarter of 2026. While currently unconfirmed, we can assume that the phone will launch in the UK and Europe later in the year too. 

With a multi-folding form factor, with an inward folding design and a mighty 10-inch inner display, the Galaxy Z TriFold builds upon the Galaxy Z Fold design we’ve grown to enjoy, but promises to shake it up. 

While we were initially sceptical about the design, we tried the Galaxy Z TriFold at CES and found the hinges not only felt “supremely sturdy and smooth”, but the 10-inch display could replace the need for using a tablet too.

The biggest issue with the Galaxy Z TriFold, much like with most foldables on the market, is its price. Samsung is yet to confirm its US or UK pricing, but we do know that its Korean price of 3,590,400 KRW roughly translates to around $2500. It’s a hefty figure, but perhaps unsurprising given its design.

Samsung Micro RGB TV

Hailed as the world’s first 130-inch Micro RGB TV, Samsung unveiled the R95H model at CES 2026, which marked the debut of its largest Micro RGB display. 

Powered by Samsung’s Micro RGB AI Engine (yes, AI really does get everywhere), the TV promises to enhance dull tones to deliver a more vivid colour overall. Plus the display should deliver 100% of the BT.2020 wide colour gamut too.

Samsung is yet to reveal how much a Micro RGB TV will set you back, though we can expect it’ll be into the five figures. In the meantime, Samsung has explained the TV will be available in 100-, 85-, 75-, 65- and 55-inch sizes. 

Music Studio 7 and 5

Back in December, Samsung introduced the Music Studio 5 and Music Studio 7, two new WiFi speakers with a sleek, futuristic design that’s promised to be the “heart of the 2026 ecosystem”. 

The Music Studio 7 is the largest of the two, and promises to also be the most immersive and cinematic of the series. Fitted with plenty of audio technologies including AI Dynamic Bass Control and Hi-Resolution Audio for processing up to 24-bit/96kHz, the Music Studio 7 is ideal for homes that want the biggest possible sound.

On the other hand, the smaller Music Studio 5 still has plenty to boast about – it’s just housed in a more compact design. With a 4-inch woofer and dual tweeters, the Music Studio 5 promises clear, balanced sound, while AI Dynamic Bass Control ensures bass is low without distortion.

Otherwise, both the Music Studio 7 and 5 can pair with additional units or with Samsung TVs for a full surround-sound setup. While we don’t yet know how much either speaker will cost, it seems like this could be an easy way to upgrade your home entertainment system.