- We have more leaked info on the Samsung Galaxy S26
- Hands-on photos and videos of dummy units have appeared
- The handsets could cost more than their predecessors
We’ll most likely see the Samsung Galaxy S26 phones launch within the next couple of months, and the design of two of the models may have now been revealed – with a price hike for these handsets also rumored at the same time.
The design leak comes via photos and videos posted by veteran tipster @OnLeaks. These photos and videos show dummy units of the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra, so they’re non-functioning mock-ups based on leaked information from the supply chain.
It doesn’t look as though too much is going to change in terms of the designs of these phones compared to last year: the Ultra model again matches the standard model with rounded rather than square corners, as introduced with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
One difference that is visible is that the rear cameras are on a single island, rather than being kept separate. This is a change we saw with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, so it looks as though it’ll be carried over to the 2026 flagships too.
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#Samsung #GalaxyS26Ultra pic.twitter.com/0lzaFIxYevDecember 30, 2025
As far as colors go, we get to see the Galaxy S26 in white, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra in white and in black. These won’t be the only colors on offer though, and indeed we’re already heard several rumors about the shades that are going to be available.
Joining these two models should be the Galaxy S26 Plus. It doesn’t look as though there will be a successor to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, with poor sales apparently dissuading Samsung from putting out a successor to it.
That tweaked roadmap may have pushed the Galaxy S26 back later in the year as well: the Galaxy S25 series broke cover in January 2025, though all the signs are we’ll have to wait until at least February 2026 for the next batch of flagships.
When they do arrive, they may well cost more than their predecessors, as per tipster @kro_roe. The increasing costs of components and manufacturing suggest that 2026 could be an expensive year if you’re looking to buy a new phone.
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