A leaked sketch suggests the Galaxy S26 may feature three minor updates.
The Galaxy S26 won't look the same as the Galaxy S25.
Rumors and a sketch from Ice Universe suggest changes for the upcoming Galaxy S26. The purported image indicates a redesigned camera area, a thinner design, and Qi2 magnets in Samsung's next base flagship model.
The S26 is expected to feature a horizontal camera setup, a shift from the design of the Galaxy S25. This would be a change from the past three generations, where the cameras were mounted directly on the rear of the device.
The sketch also suggests a circular magnetic cutout for Qi2 wireless charging, which should improve charger alignment.
The phone's thickness is also expected to decrease from 7.2mm to 6.9mm. While the difference may not be obvious in the diagram, Ice Universe has confirmed previous reports of a slimmer design.
Despite speculation that it would be named the Galaxy S26 Pro, Samsung is expected to call the base model the Galaxy S26. The phone is rumored to have a slightly larger 6.3-inch display, compared to the current model's 6.2-inch screen.
Reports indicate the device will be approximately 2.4mm taller and 0.9mm wider. Including the camera bump, the overall thickness is expected to be 10mm, greater than the Galaxy S25's 8.45mm.
Despite being thinner, the phone may include a 4,300mAh battery.
The Galaxy S26 is expected to maintain the same megapixel count as its predecessor but may feature a new primary sensor. Most models will use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while some regions may use the Exynos 2600.
Overall, the Galaxy S26 may not be a major upgrade, even with the design adjustments. However, it is rumored to have a higher price than the Galaxy S25, which starts at $800.
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