Samsung Galaxy S26 Series: Launch, Specs & BRI Pre-Order Deals

March 6, 2026 Sarah Wu - Tech Editor Tech and Science

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S26 Series, encompassing the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra models. The new flagship line features Galaxy AI, designed to be more proactive, adaptive, and contextual in daily activities. This enhanced AI aims to streamline tasks from planning and information gathering to content creation, and editing.

Beyond AI enhancements, Samsung is prioritizing security and privacy. A key feature is the Privacy Display on the Ultra variant, touted as the world’s first built-in smartphone feature of its kind. This aims to protect visual information from prying eyes.

The Galaxy S26 series also benefits from a dedicated chipset and thermal management system optimized for artificial intelligence (AI) performance. This suggests a focus on handling the computational demands of on-device AI processing.

Pre-Order Savings with BRI Promotions

For those looking to purchase a Galaxy S26 Series smartphone, Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) is offering a pre-order promotion called “MIRACLE Samsung Galaxy S26 Series.” This promotion provides discounts of up to Rp 2 million and 0% installment options during the pre-order period, running from Thursday, February 26, 2026, to Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

The discounts are available through several BRI payment methods, including BRI Credit Cards (regular), Samsung BRI Credit Cards (Platinum and Signature), and BRI Debit Cards at participating merchants. Pre-orders can be placed through Samsung.com, Erafone, Eraspace, Digiplus, Samsung MAP and Samsung MAPCLUB, Planet Gadget, Dinomarket.com, Blibli, and Blibli Store.

Here’s a breakdown of the benefits available through pre-ordering the Samsung Galaxy S26 Series using BRI:

BRI Credit Card Benefits

  • Discount of Rp 150,000 with a minimum transaction of Rp 3 million
  • Discount of Rp 500,000 with a minimum transaction of Rp 7.5 million
  • Discount of Rp 1 million with a minimum transaction of Rp 15 million
  • Discount of Rp 1.5 million with a minimum transaction of Rp 20 million

BRI Samsung Credit Card Benefits

  • Discount of Rp 200,000 with a minimum transaction of Rp 3 million
  • Discount of Rp 750,000 with a minimum transaction of Rp 7.5 million
  • Discount of Rp 1.5 million with a minimum transaction of Rp 15 million
  • Discount of Rp 2 million with a minimum transaction of Rp 20 million

BRI Debit Card Benefits

  • Discount of Rp 150,000 with a minimum transaction of Rp 3 million
  • Discount of Rp 500,000 with a minimum transaction of Rp 7.5 million
  • Discount of Rp 1 million with a minimum transaction of Rp 15 million
  • Discount of Rp 1.5 million with a minimum transaction of Rp 20 million

Planet Gadget is offering an additional benefit: a cashback of Rp 1 million with a minimum transaction of Rp 10 million to Rp 19.99 million, or Rp 1.5 million with a minimum transaction exceeding Rp 20 million.

In addition to the discounts, the promotion includes 0% installment plans of up to 24 months. Samsung BRI Credit Card holders can enjoy 0% installments for up to 36 months. It’s critical to note that this BRI promotion cannot be combined with other bank promotions and is limited to one transaction per card per period.

Maximizing the BRI promotion during the pre-order period allows customers to benefit from discounts up to Rp 2 million and 0% installments for up to 36 months. Customers can also enjoy cashback up to Rp1 million and waived annual fees with a BRI Credit Card.

Samsung’s continued focus on integrating AI into its flagship devices, as seen with the Galaxy S26 series, reflects a broader trend in the smartphone industry. The February 2026 security update rolling out to other Samsung devices demonstrates the company’s commitment to ongoing software support and security enhancements across its product line.

The inclusion of Perplexity, an AI-powered search engine, directly on the Galaxy S26, accessible via the “Hey Plex” keyword, as confirmed by Samsung, signifies a move towards more integrated AI experiences within the mobile ecosystem. This allows users to leverage AI capabilities without switching between applications.

The Galaxy S25 FE, with its focus on capturing creativity in motion, as highlighted by Sammy Fans, suggests a continued emphasis on camera technology and user-generated content within the Galaxy ecosystem.

The pre-order period provides a limited-time opportunity to take advantage of these benefits. Customers should review the terms and conditions of the BRI promotion and ensure they meet the minimum transaction requirements to qualify for the desired discount.