TL;DR
- Samsung Care Plus will now replace your phone instead of repairing it.
- The new Samsung Care Plus starts with the Galaxy S26 and will expand to older devices.
- It is currently unknown if this will come to the US market.
Update, March 4, 2026 (08:10 AM EST): Samsung UK has clarified that Samsung Care Plus with enhanced device protection will be available in time for the launch of the Galaxy S26 series. It will be available on all devices when users sign up for Samsung Care Plus, but existing policies will not change.
A replacement device will be dispatched within 48 hours of a claim being accepted in your home country. Worldwide coverage is limited to in-store repair. Samsung has also added more walk-in repair locations across Europe.