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Leaks Outline Galaxy S26 Trio: Plus Returns, New Camera Island, Faster Wireless Charging

Reports point to regional Exynos 2600 versus Snapdragon 8 Elite versions ahead of an early‑2026 launch.

Overview

  • Fresh CAD-based renders show the Galaxy S26 Plus with a new pill-shaped rear camera island, slim bezels, and approximate dimensions of 158.4 x 75.7 x 7.35 mm.
  • Multiple reports say Samsung shelved the ultra‑thin Edge plan and reinstated the S26 Plus after weak reception of the prior slim model.
  • Ice Universe shared alleged final body data for the trio — S26 at 149.4 x 71.5 x 6.9 mm, S26+ at 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm, S26 Ultra at 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm — with other leaks noting slightly thicker S26 prototypes.
  • Charging upgrades are rumored: up to 60W wired on the S26 Ultra plus faster wireless speeds of 25W for Ultra and 20W for S26/S26+, with integrated Qi2 magnets expected across the lineup.
  • Korean and U.S. reports indicate Exynos 2600 models for regions like Europe and South Korea and Snapdragon 8 Elite variants for the U.S., China, and Japan, with a reveal targeted for late January or February 2026; none of these details are confirmed by Samsung.