Overview
- Supply-chain reporting points to a Galaxy Unpacked target in January 2026, though some outlets still mention a possible late‑February reveal.
- New leaks indicate all three S26 models are slimmer and lighter than iPhone 17 counterparts, with approximate weights/thickness of 164g/6.9mm (S26), 191g/7.3mm (S26+), and 214g/7.9mm (Ultra).
- Multiple reports suggest a split chipset plan with Exynos 2600 powering many S26 and S26+ units by region, while the S26 Ultra is expected to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon globally or in most markets.
- Chosun Biz reporting, echoed by industry coverage, says Samsung MX will source Exynos 2600 at a $20–$30 per‑unit discount versus Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a move likely to pad margins rather than lower retail prices.
- Camera leaks reaffirm the S26 Ultra’s 200MP HP2 main sensor with a wider f/1.4 aperture for better low‑light shots, a larger 4mm selfie punch‑hole for a wider field of view, and largely unchanged RAM/storage tiers with a 16GB/1TB option reportedly limited to China.