India, Oct. 24 -- iPhone 17 series may rule for a few months without a fierce competitor as reports indicate that Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup, its biggest Android rival, has been delayed by several weeks. According to multiple industry sources, Samsung is struggling to finalise its 2026 flagship range, with insiders describing the situation as 'confused' amid product reshuffles and shifting launch timelines.

Traditionally, Samsung's Galaxy S-series smartphones debut in January, often beating Apple's annual iPhone refresh to market. However, tipsters including Ice Universe and reports from WinFuture now suggest the Galaxy S26 series will launch in late February or early March 2026, a delay of nearly six weeks compared to the Galaxy S25's ...