The anticipation surrounding the Samsung Galaxy S26 series has reached a new peak as reliable leaker Roland Quandt from WinFuture has unveiled extensive details about the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra. While the official announcement is still on the horizon, these specifications have been widely circulated and can be regarded as almost definitive. Let's dive into what each model of the S26 family has to offer.
Galaxy S26 Overview
- 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and 120Hz refresh rate;
- Corning Gorilla Glass Armor 2 for enhanced durability;
- Powered by Samsung's Exynos 2600 processor;
- Runs on Android 16 with One UI 8.5;
- 12GB RAM options;
- Storage choices of 256GB and 512GB;
- 50MP main rear camera with f/1.8 aperture;
- 10MP telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture and 3x optical zoom;
- 12MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture;
- 12MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture;
- 4,300mAh battery with 25W charging support;
- Connectivity includes Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Wi-Fi 7, 5G, USB-C;
- IP68 rated for water and dust resistance;
- Dimensions: 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm; Weight: 167 grams;
- Available in White, Blue, Black, and Violet colors.
With only a modest increase in battery capacity from the S25 series, it remains to be seen how Samsung justifies the potential price hike for this model.
Galaxy S26 Plus Specifications
- 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 3120 x 1440 pixel resolution and 120Hz refresh rate;
- Corning Gorilla Glass Armor 2 for protection;
- Equipped with the Exynos 2600 processor;
- Runs on Android 16 with One UI 8.5;
- 12GB RAM;
- Storage options include 256GB and 512GB;
- 50MP primary rear camera with f/1.8 aperture;
- 10MP telephoto sensor with f/2.4 aperture and 3x optical zoom;
- 12MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture;
- 12MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture;
- 4,900mAh battery with 45W charging capabilities;
- Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Wi-Fi 7, 5G, USB-C enabled;
- IP68 rated for water and dust resistance;
- Dimensions: 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm; Weight: 190 grams;
- Color options: White, Blue, Black, Violet.
Curiously, the Galaxy S26 Plus doesn't seem to offer improvements in battery size or overall capabilities compared to its predecessor, raising questions about its value proposition.
Galaxy S26 Ultra Features
- 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels and 120Hz refresh rate;
- Corning Gorilla Glass Armor 2 for maximum durability;
- Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor;
- Runs Android 16 with One UI 8.5;
- Options for 12GB or 16GB of RAM;
- Storage options of 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB;
- 200MP main camera with f/1.4 aperture;
- 50MP periscope telephoto lens with f/2.8 aperture and 5x optical zoom;
- 50MP ultra-wide camera with f/1.9 aperture;
- 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom;
- 12MP front-facing camera with f/2.2 aperture;
- 5,000mAh battery with 60W charging capabilities;
- Supports Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Wi-Fi 7, 5G, USB-C;
- IP68 rated for water and dust resistance;
- Dimensions: 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm; Weight: 214 grams;
- Available in White, Blue, Black, and Violet colors.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra seems poised to outperform its predecessor with improved charging speeds and reduced dimensions, but will it be enough to capture consumer interest?
Are you planning to upgrade? What model catches your eye? The Galaxy S26 Ultra, perhaps? Stay tuned for the official unveiling on February 25, where all will be revealed!
