Samsung’s next flagship is getting closer, and we’re learning more about what’s in the box. The latest leak focuses on the S-Pen for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and it’s a little underwhelming if you care about matching accessories.
A new image shows that Samsung will ship four color-matched S-Pens, but only the trigger button actually changes color. The body of the stylus? Just black or white.
- Black S-Pen body: Pairs with Black and Cobalt Violet phones
- White S-Pen body: Pairs with Sky Blue and Silver Shadow phones
The trigger button matches the phone’s frame color, which is how Samsung is differentiating them. It’s a cost-saving move disguised as variety. You’re not getting a purple S-Pen with your purple phone. You’re getting a black one with a purple button.
The button color usually mirrors the phone’s frame, not the back panel. If that pattern holds, the Galaxy S26 Ultra could feature colored metal frames instead of the uniform titanium we saw on the S24 Ultra.
The Cobalt Violet model might go full purple, frame included. That’s a departure Samsung hasn’t committed to in years, and it would make the phone visually distinct in ways that matter more than swappable cases.
Samsung typically reserves exclusive colors for its online store. Rumors point to White and Pink Gold variants arriving as web exclusives, likely with white S-Pens to match the lighter aesthetic.
We still don’t know if those will follow the same two-body, four-button formula or get their own dedicated stylus colors.
The Galaxy S26 series is expected to debut February 25. If Samsung sticks to tradition, preorders open immediately with delivery in early March.
We’ll know soon whether the S-Pen situation improves or stays predictably conservative.
