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Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone Yet

With powerful hardware working together with Galaxy’s leading camera system and intuitive AI experiences, everyday tasks have never been easier and faster

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. today announced the Galaxy S26 series, powered by the most intuitive, proactive and adaptive Galaxy AI [i] experiences yet and designed to simplify the tasks people do on their phones every day. From managing plans and finding information to capturing and refining content, Galaxy S26 reduces the effort and number of steps required to get things done. As Samsung’s third-generation AI phones, Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra handle complex tasks in the background, allowing users to focus on results rather than how the technology works.

Joe Goddard, Experience & Commercial Director for One NZ, said “We’re stoked to offer our customers Samsung Galaxy S26 Series and encourage everyone to check their Phone Dollars balance to see how much they could save towards their new upgrade at whatsinmywallet.co.nz.”

One NZ customers can keep earning Phone Dollars* over time to go towards an interest-free phone on an eligible One NZ Pay Monthly plan.

One NZ customers can pre-order Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26+ and S26 starting from February 26. The Galaxy S26 series features a unified design language across all models, with shared colour options including Cobalt Violet, White, Black and Sky Blue [ii] .

The Galaxy S26 series was engineered with Samsung’s most advanced capabilities working together as one: incredible performance, Galaxy’s leading camera system and Galaxy AI. This provides a strong foundation that gives Galaxy S26 users the confidence to depend on their phone throughout the day without compromising security or privacy.

Building on Samsung's decades of innovation in display technology, Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces the first built-in Privacy Display for mobile phones to unlock a new class of display experiences and reinforce Samsung's commitment to privacy at a pixel level. Galaxy S26 Ultra also delivers a customised chipset and upgraded thermal management that enable faster and more powerful AI — all wrapped up in the slimmest Ultra yet.

Together, these choices allow the Galaxy S26 series to deliver the most powerful Galaxy experience yet.

You can find out more about One New Zealand’s pre-order deals for the new Samsung devices here: https://one.nz/samsung-galaxy/s-series/

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*Phone Dollars can be used toward interest-free phones with an eligible One NZ Pay Monthly plan and minimum $99 deposit. Max balance $4,999 Phone Dollars. Eligibility and terms apply. See one.nz/wallet-terms. One NZ’s One Wallet Terms apply.

[i] Samsung Account login may be required to use certain AI features. Samsung does not make any promises, assurances or guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the output provided by AI features. Galaxy AI basic features provided by Samsung are free. Enhanced features or new services may require payment. Galaxy AI basic features are those services listed under ‘Advanced Intelligence’ in the current Samsung Services Terms and Conditions – see details: https://bit.ly/galaxyaiterms. Different terms may apply for AI features provided by third parties.

[ii] Colour availability may vary depending on country or carrier.

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