Major smartphone brands are lined up to unveil their exciting smartphones in February 2026. We’ll see many high-end phones, including the Galaxy S26 series, iQOO 15 Ultra, and the Vivo V70 series, launching next month, along with a couple of mid-range phones, such as the Pixel 10a, Motorola Edge 70 Fusion, and a few Galaxy A-series phones. Apple could also unveil the iPhone 17e in the same month.
If you’re planning an upgrade, these upcoming smartphones are worth paying attention to. Please note that some launches are already confirmed, while others have been added to the list based on strong leaks. The launch details for those devices should be announced officially in early February.
Upcoming smartphone launches in February 2026
1. Samsung Galaxy S26 series
Launch date: February 25, 2026 (expected)
This is one of the most anticipated smartphone launches of 2026. While the official launch date is still under wraps, strong leaks suggest a February 25 launch at the Galaxy Unpacked event.
The company will unveil the main trio at the upcoming event: the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. The remaining models, such as the Galaxy S25 Edge and Galaxy S25 FE, if planned, may launch later this year.
Based on past leaks, we aren’t expecting significant upgrades to the Galaxy S26 series, but refinements across display, camera hardware, and bigger batteries. The Galaxy S26 and S26+ will reportedly feature the Exynos 2600 in some markets, including India, while the S26 Ultra will only come with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. These will be the first phones to run One UI 8.5 software, based on Android 16.
2. iQOO 15 Ultra, 15R
- Launch date (iQOO 15 Ultra): February 4, 2026 — China
- Launch date (iQOO 15R): February 24, 2026 — India
iQOO will unveil its top-tier iQOO 15 Ultra in China in the first week of February. The phone is said to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, a large LTPO AMOLED screen with 2K resolution, and three 50MP sensors on the back. It could house a 7,400mAh battery capacity with 100W wireless charging support. Some leaks say the wired charging speed could be up to 200W.
The leaked spec sheet for the iQOO 15 Ultra sounds pretty powerful, so I’m excited to see how it performs in real life. After this launch, we’ll see the brand unveil the iQOO 15R in India, a premium mid-range phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. This phone could offer an even larger battery at 7,600 mAh with 100W fast charging support.
3. Vivo V70 series
Launch date: Mid-February (expected)
The popular Vivo V-series could gain two new members, as the brand reportedly plans to unveil the Vivo V70 and Vivo V70 Elite next month. Both of them will likely be camera-focused, offering two 50MP sensors (primary and telephoto) and an 8MP ultrawide unit.
The regular Vivo V70 is said to feature the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the V70 Elite could come with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. Leaks say the phones will bring a 6,500mAh battery with support for 90W wired charging.
4. Google Pixel 10a
Launch date: February 2026 (expected)
We usually have an affordable version of the latest Pixel lineup around February, and this year will be no different. The Pixel 10a could be unveiled in mid-February, with sales expected to begin in early March.
The upcoming Pixel 10a should be powered by the Tensor G4 chip, the same chip that powers other Pixel 10 models. It is said to feature a dual-camera setup on the back, led by a 48MP primary shooter, and a 5,100mAh battery with support for 23W wired charging.
5. Apple iPhone 17e
Launch date: February 2026 (expected)
The iPhone 16e arrived in February last year, and the industry is expecting Apple to follow the same launch timeline for its successor, the iPhone 17e. The smartphone could come with the Apple A19 chip, the same chip powering the iPhone 17. Other rumored specs include a 6.1-inch OLED screen and a single 48MP rear camera.
6. Samsung Galaxy A57, Galaxy A37
Launch date: February 2026 (expected)
In addition to the Galaxy S26 flagship series, the company could also unveil two mid-range phones in February: Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37. Both phones are said to be powered by the in-house chips: Exynos 1680 on the Galaxy A57 and Exynos 1480 on the Galaxy A37.
According to recent leaks, the Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 will pack 5,000mAh batteries with support for 45W fast charging and a triple rear camera setup, led by a 50MP primary shooter (with OIS). The phones could come with Android 16-based One UI 8.5 skin out of the box.
7. Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
Launch date: February 2026 (expected)
The Edge 70 was announced in October, and now the brand is gearing up to unveil the second model in the lineup, the Edge 70 Fusion. While the official launch date is under wraps, leaks suggest it could go official in late February.
The Motorola phone could feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC, and a 50MP triple rear camera setup. It is said to pack a 7,000mAh battery, the largest on a Motorola phone to date, with support for 68W fast charging.
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