JAKARTA - The era of small internal storage on Samsung's high-end phones seems to be coming to an end with the leak of the latest information regarding the Galaxy S26 series from one of the major retailers in Finland. The report reveals that Samsung will officially remove the 128GB storage variant on the basic model of the Galaxy S26, so that the 256GB capacity is now the minimum standard for consumers.
This step was taken by Samsung to meet the growing needs of user data, especially with the increasing size of applications and high-quality video recording capabilities. If referring to the global price estimate last year of around 799 US dollars for the basic model, then the initial price of this device is estimated to be in the range of IDR 13.38 million when it officially enters the Indonesian market.
The leaked data from the retailer also details the availability of colors and storage capacity for the entire line. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra as the highest model will come in four standard color options, namely Black, White, Sky Blue, and Cobalt Violet, with storage options ranging from 256GB, 512GB, to a maximum capacity of 1TB.
For the 1TB variant, which is predicted to sell for US$1,599 or around Rp26.79 million, Samsung still targets professional users and content creators. In addition, there are reports of the appearance of a "Enterprise Edition" specifically for the Ultra model which is only available in black with a capacity of 256GB, which is intended for corporate customers with stricter security systems.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy S26+ is rumored to carry four color options that are the same as the Ultra variant, although the details of its storage capacity have not been detailed by the source. However, the trend of using a 256GB base memory is guaranteed to apply to all models in this series.
The design of these three devices is actually no longer a secret because physical render leaks have been widely circulated previously, showing a more streamlined aesthetic evolution while still maintaining the Galaxy series' identity. Samsung is also reportedly introducing exclusive colors such as Silver Shadow and Pink Gold that are only available through their official online sales channels.
The entire lineup of the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra is scheduled to be officially introduced at the Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25, 2026. After the introduction session, these devices are expected to be widely available in retail stores starting March 11, 2026.
Samsung's decision to raise the minimum storage standard is predicted to be the new standard in the flagship smartphone industry, forcing competitors to abandon the 128GB capacity that is beginning to be considered inadequate for today's technology needs.
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