Samsung also says goodbye to standard 128GB storage, S26 series starts with 256GB
Samsung is following in Apple's footsteps: the upcoming Galaxy S26 series will likely start with 256GB of storage. This will put an end to the 128 GB storage option. Notable because the price of memory chips will double by Q1 2026, according to TrendForce.
Via the Finnish SuomiMobiili, we learn in which versions the Galaxy S26 Series will soon come out. These are model numbers, colors as well as memory versions. This does not include the 128 GB option that did still appear on the S25 series.
| Model & Color | 256 GB | 512 GB | 1 TB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S26 (SM-S942) | ||||
| Black | SM-S942BZKGEUB | SM-S942BZKHEUB | - | |
| Black (Enterprise Edition) | SM-S942BZKGEEB | - | - | - |
| White | SM-S942BZWEUB | SM-S942BZWHEUB | - | |
| Cobalt Violet | SM-S942BZVGEUB | SM-S942BZVHEUB | - | |
| Sky Blue | SM-S942BLBGEUB | SM-S942BLBHEUB | - | |
| Samsung Galaxy S26+ (SM-S947) | ||||
| Black | SM-S947BZKDEUB | SM-S947BZKGEUB | - | |
| White | SM-S947BZWDEUB | SM-S947BZWGEUB | - | |
| Cobalt Violet | SM-S947BZVDEUB | SM-S947BZVGEUB | - | |
| Sky Blue | SM-S947BLBDEUB | SM-S947BLBGEUB | - | |
| Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (SM-S948) | ||||
| Black | SM-S948BZKDEUB | SM-S948BZKGEUB | SM-S948BZKHEUB | |
| Black (Enterprise Edition) | SM-S948BZKDEEB | - | - | |
| White | SM-S948BZWEUB | SM-S948BZWGEUB | SM-S948BZWHEUB | |
| Cobalt Violet | SM-S948BZVDEUB | SM-S948BZVGEUB | SM-S948BZVHEUB | |
| Sky Blue | SM-S948BLBDEUB | SM-S948BLBGEUB | SM-S948BLBHEUB | |
Apple also said goodbye to the 128GB entry-level model with the iPhone 17-series. That did not lead to higher starting prices at the time. For users, the upgrade is good news: due to larger system files and 4K videos, 128 GB fills up quickly these days. It remains to be seen whether Samsung adopts this pricing policy.
With the disappearance of the 128 GB version, the number of memory options for the S26 and S26+ comes to two: 256 and 512 GB. The choice at the Galaxy S25 Series was wider: 128, 256 and 512 GB.
Expected colors S26 series
Apart from the disappearance of the 128 GB memory option, we now know the colors of the upcoming Galaxy S26 series. There are four of them: White, Black, Cobalt Violet and Sky Blue. In addition to these colors, some Samsung exclusive colors are also expected.
One of them is orange. In early 2026, images leaked of S26 Ultra dummies in an orange version. A silver and gold version also surfaced at the time. The final answer may follow on February 25. That date was previously mentioned by both insiders Evan Blass and Ice Universe as a launch date.
