February 2026: 5 Major Smartphone Launches to Watch Out For

• Samsung Galaxy S26 series (S26, S26 Plus, S26 Ultra) expected to launch around February 25/26 at the Unpacked event.
• iQOO 15R, a new mid-range phone for the Indian market, confirmed for February 2026 launch, featuring Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and 7,600mAh battery.
• Vivo V70 series, possibly including a new Elite model, rumored to launch next month with a focus on Zeiss cameras and design changes.
• Apple's iPhone 17e is speculated to launch, potentially with a design overhaul including Dynamic Island, but retaining a 60Hz display.
• Motorola Edge series could see a new Fusion model, a premium mid-ranger with Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, 50MP triple camera, and 7,000mAh battery.

Why It Matters: February 2026 is packed with major smartphone launches from Samsung, iQOO, Vivo, Apple, and Motorola.