Samsung Galaxy S26+ appears for sale early at $1,650 ahead of February 25 launch

Samsung is getting ready for a big show on February 25. That is when they plan to reveal the new Galaxy S26 phones. But someone did not want to wait. A functional Galaxy S26+ recently popped up for sale on Craigslist. The price? A wild $1,650. This is much higher than the price you will see in stores later this month.

The listing came with photos that tell us a lot. For years, Samsung used separate rings for each camera lens. Now, they are moving to a "pill" shape. This houses all the lenses in one sleek island. While the rest of the phone looks a lot like the S25+, this new camera style makes it stand out.

The phone in the photos even has the new official wallpaper. Experts think this is an internal test unit. It is likely a real device that escaped the lab early. But seeing it online and owning it are two different things.

One of the coolest new features is called "Flex Magic Pixel." This is an AI tool for your screen. It is a "Privacy Display" that knows when people are looking from the side. If you are on a bus or a plane, the screen will dim for anyone not looking at it head-on.

This means you can read your texts without a nosy person seeing a thing. The tech is built right into the glass. It is much better than those cheap plastic covers you buy at the mall. It keeps the colours bright for you but dark for everyone else.

Craigslist is a no-go. Don't buy a $1,650 test model that has no warranty, so if it breaks, it becomes an expensive paperweight. Samsung can brick stolen phones. The launch is two weeks away. If you wait, you'll save $600, get a new box, and a full year of support. For now, enjoy the sneak peek and save your money.