Get those credit cards ready, India! Samsung isn’t wasting a second. The tech giant will start taking pre-orders for the Galaxy S26 the very moment the Galaxy Unpacked event kicks off. It’s a race against the clock to be among the first to secure this flagship beast.
It all started earlier this month when Samsung dropped a massive announcement: a new Galaxy S lineup—widely expected to be the Galaxy S26 series—will officially launch on February 25, 2026. But they didn’t stop there. Igniting excitement worldwide, the brand also kicked off pre-reservations across many countries, and yes, that crucially included India.
Here’s the deal: Pre-reserving the Galaxy S26 series in the country isn’t just about being first—it’s about unlocking exclusive perks. You get many benefits that you can redeem simply by pre-ordering the device. Now, to help you claim those rewards, the tech giant has finally revealed exactly when it will start taking pre-orders for the Galaxy S26 lineup in the Indian market.
When and where will start the pre-order for Galaxy S26
Spotted on Amazon India, the Galaxy Unpacked section has dropped a huge clue for fans eagerly waiting. It states that people will be able to pre-order the “new Galaxy device” (which we safely assume is the Galaxy S26) starting at precisely 11:30 PM on February 25, 2026. Don’t believe us? Check out the image below.
Wait, there’s more. That precise moment—11:30 PM on February 25, 2026—is exactly when the brand will kick off the Galaxy Unpacked event. In other words, Samsung isn’t waiting a single second after launching the Galaxy S26 to start taking pre-orders for it. Now, on a related note, if you are among those already pre-reserving it in India, here’s something crucial you need to know.
