The Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup, expected to be released early next year, will introduce a significant upgrade by offering a 16 GB RAM option for consumers globally. This move by Samsung will bring the flagship smartphones in line with competitors, particularly those from Chinese manufacturers. According to a recent leak from a translated source, the 16 GB RAM variant will be available outside of the Korean, Chinese, and Taiwanese markets, expanding the accessibility of high RAM capacity to a wider audience.
Enhanced Options for Different Markets
Samsung’s decision to use Snapdragon on the S25 globally was out of necessity. | Video credit — Samsung
Aside from the aforementioned 16 GB Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Chinese market also received the Galaxy Z Fold 6 SE, a feature-rich foldable phone that showcased advancements in design and performance. With the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 set to follow suit, Samsung continues to innovate in the smartphone market. This shift to 16 GB RAM in the Galaxy S26 series also positions the devices competitively against the upcoming iPhone 17 models, which are rumored to offer 12 GB of RAM.Galaxy S26 at a reasonable price, of course.
