Samsung Galaxy S26- rumor has it.

 It's still quite early in the Galaxy S26 rumor cycle, so there are plenty of things we don't know about the upcoming lineup. But we have started hearing some murmurs about what to expect, which will only increase as we get closer to 2026. One noteworthy rumor suggests Samsung may revert back to releasing three phones instead of four, as it did with the Galaxy S25 — but which three?

Here's what we know about the Samsung Galaxy S26 so far.



📅 Launch & Naming Strategy


Samsung is rumored to discontinue the base S26 and Plus models, replacing them with a three‑model lineup: Galaxy S26 Pro, S26 Edge, and S26 Ultra, based on firmware codenames M1, M2, and M3 .

The Galaxy S26 series is expected to debut in January or February 2026, with a possible December 2025 pre-order push to align with holiday demand.

💰 Pricing

Entry-level pricing is speculated to start around $799 / £799, though the shift to premium Pro and Edge models may result in a modest price hike versus the S25 series.

📱 Model Breakdown





• Galaxy S26 Pro

Acts as the new entry-point, replacing the standard base model.

Likely features a 6.27-inch display, similar compact design, a 50 MP main camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 or Exynos 2600 chip, 12 GB RAM, and One UI 8.5 on Android 16 .


• Galaxy S26 Edge

Replaces the Plus variant as the mid-tier offering, with enhanced design and specs.

Expected display size: 6.66 inches, battery around 4,400 mAh (≈12% increase over the S25 Edge), fast charging (~45 W wired, up to 50 W wireless), and a 50 MP ultra-wide camera.


• Galaxy S26 Ultra

The flagship variant with significant hardware and camera upgrades.

Key specs include:

6.9‑inch display (refined with CoE OLED, narrower bezels, slightly thinner ~7.x mm frame) .

200 MP ISOCELL HP2+ main sensor, 50 MP ultra‑wide, and upgraded telephoto, possibly 12‑MP at 3× and 50‑MP periscope zoom lens .

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (plus possibly Exynos 2600 in select regions), built on 3 nm with enhanced Adreno GPU and a larger vapor-chamber cooling system .

12 GB or 16 GB RAM, storage options up to 1 TB .

Battery: 5,000 mAh—same capacity as previous Ultra but in thinner form factor, with fast charging boosted to 60 W wired and maybe up to 50 W wireless .

Software: Ships with One UI 8.5 on Android 16 and built-in Galaxy AI; Samsung may include support for multiple AI assistants beyond Bixby (e.g., GPT, Perplexity).

🔧 Feature Highlights

Dual-NFC antennas—one at top and one near rear camera—to improve tap-to-pay reliability, mirroring Apple’s iPhone design .

Ultra model may see removal of the S Pen silo in favor of Qi2 magnetic charging—but S Pen support is likely retained via new digitizer design .

Overall design philosophy focuses on refinement over revolution—thinner frames, sleeker camera housing, and tighter screen integration.




📊 At a Glance: Rumored Specs Comparison

Model Display Size Battery Cameras Processor RAM Fast Charging

S26 Pro ~6.27″ ~4,000 mAh? 50 MP main Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 / Exynos 2600 ~12 GB ~45 W

 S26 Edge ~6.66″ ~4,400 mAh 50 MP ultra-wide Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 12 GB ~45 W / 50 W wireless

 S26 Ultra ~6.89‑6.9″ 5,000 mAh 200 MP main, 50 MP ultra + periscope + improved 3× Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 / Exynos 2600 12 – 16 GB ~60 W wired, ~50 W wireless.

✅ Summary

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series is shaping up to be a significant rebranding and refinement of the S25 generation:

No more base or Plus models — replaced by Pro, Edge, and Ultra.

Sharper hardware, improved cameras, dual‑antenna NFC, and refined form factors.





Launch likely in early 2026, with pricing slightly up or similar to current models.

One UI 8.5, Galaxy AI expansion, and multiple AI assistant support on the table.

Samsung fans should watch for formal announcements at the 2026 Galaxy Unpacked event (likely January/February) for official details.

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