Galaxy S25 skipped; lineup to include Galaxy S26 Pro and new S26 Edge.
Major upgrades may include 16GB RAM, 50MP ultrawide camera, 4,300mAh battery.
Qi2 magnetic charging added, but reverse wireless charging may be dropped.
After Apple’s big product launch event, all eyes are on Samsung’s upcoming flagship lineup – the Galaxy S26 series, expected to debut early next year. While it’s still months away from going official, rumours and leaks point towards some significant changes across the lineup. While the Plus-sized model is expected to be replaced by the Galaxy S26 Edge, a fresh leak hints that Samsung is also ditching the standard Galaxy S26 in favour of Galaxy S26 Pro. Recently, CAD renders and specifications of the handset have leaked online.
SurveyHere’s all we know about the upcoming Galaxy S26 Pro.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro design (Leaked)
According to a report by Android Headlines, the Galaxy S26 Pro looks a lot like the standard Galaxy S26, but its rear camera setup may set it apart. The Pro is tipped to get a pill-shaped camera island housing three vertically stacked sensors. The camera lenses, too, appear slightly different on the rumoured handset.
On the front, not much seems to change. The handset will likely get a tiny punch-hole camera in the middle of the display, along with slim and uniform bezels. The sides are tipped to be flat with slightly curved edges, and all the buttons – power and volume may sit neatly on the right side. The phone may further have a glass back and aluminium around the frame.
In terms of size, the Galaxy S26 Pro could be a little taller, wider, and thinner than its predecessor, with the slightly larger 6.3-inch display. It could measure approximately 149.3 x 71.4 x 6.96mm (10.23mm including the camera bump). These numbers are based on CAD renders so that the final product might vary a bit.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro specs (Leaked)
Under the hood, Samsung is expected to use the custom Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 for Galaxy, with the possibility of some markets getting the Exynos variant. Additionally, rumours also suggest 16GB of RAM on the Pro model, compared to 12GB on the Galaxy S25.
Battery life is also tipped to get improvements with the Galaxy S26 Pro, which is expected to ship with a 4,300mAh battery, up from 4,000mAh on the S25.
The camera department is getting some upgrades, too, with the ultrawide sensor jumping from 12MP to 50MP. However, there are no details on the main and telephoto cameras just yet, but expect improvements there as well.
Furthermore, the entire Galaxy S26 series is likely to feature built-in magnets, hinting at support for Qi2 magnetic wireless charging, similar to Apple’s MagSafe.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro launch timeline (Expected)
The Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup is expected to launch in January 2026; however, the exact launch dates remain under wraps.
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