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Galaxy S26 Dummy Units Show New Camera Island as Samsung Weighs Price Hikes

Leaked plans also point to the end of the double‑storage pre‑order perk.

Overview

  • New images and a short video of Galaxy S26 and S26 Ultra dummy units from a reliable tipster show rounded corners, an oval camera island and the Ultra’s S Pen slot.
  • Samsung has yet to set final prices for the series, with reports saying higher component and DRAM costs are pushing the company to consider price increases and supplier negotiations.
  • A leak suggests Samsung may drop its long‑running double‑storage upgrade for pre‑orders of the Galaxy S26 lineup.
  • Reporting indicates the S26 Ultra will use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the S26 and S26+ may ship with Snapdragon or Exynos 2600 depending on the market.
  • Tipsters expect modest camera changes including a 200MP main sensor with new lens/coating to reduce flare and improve skin tones, plus filings and leaks pointing to a 5,000mAh battery, faster wired charging and a February 2026 unveiling.