Samsung’s 2026 flagship lineup is taking shape through recent leaks from Android Headlines, and the picture isn’t quite what enthusiasts hoped for. The Galaxy S26 series brings incremental updates wrapped in familiar packaging, though the Ultra model still commands attention.
Samsung Galaxy S26
The standard Galaxy S26 grows slightly to accommodate a 6.3-inch display, up from 6.2 inches. Samsung is finally ditching the 128GB base storage, starting at 256GB instead with 12GB of RAM across the board.
The camera setup stays predictable: a 50MP main sensor, 12MP ultrawide, and 10MP telephoto with 3x zoom. Nothing changes on the front with the same 12MP selfie camera.
What’s notable is the Exynos 2600 processor built on a 2nm process. Samsung continues its regional chip strategy, though performance remains unproven. The 4,300mAh battery supports painfully slow 25W charging in 2026, a spec that feels outdated before launch.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
The S26 Plus mirrors its smaller sibling but scales up where expected. A 6.7-inch QHD+ display and 4,900mAh battery separate it from the base model. The 45W charging is better but still lags behind Chinese competitors offering 100W or more.
Design-wise, both models feature flat displays and frames with uniform bezels. The camera module now sits on a small island rather than protruding directly from the body, according to renders shared by Android Headlines.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The S26 Ultra justifies its premium positioning with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a more capable camera system. Four rear sensors include a 200MP main, 50MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto, and 50MP periscope with improved low-light performance thanks to a wider f/2.9 aperture.
At 6.9 inches, the display is marginally larger while the phone gets thinner and lighter than the S25 Ultra.
Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for February 25, 2026. Pricing rumors suggest the base S26 starts at $1,189, the Plus at $1,299, and the Ultra’s 256GB variant at $1,519.
The series delivers expected refinements without taking risks, which may disappoint those hoping Samsung would push harder against competition.
