Overview
- Supply‑chain reporting suggests Samsung is targeting a mid‑to‑late January 2026 Galaxy Unpacked for the S26 series, earlier than some February projections and not yet confirmed by the company.
- Tipster Ice Universe pegs weights at 164g (S26), 191g (S26+), and 214g (S26 Ultra), with all three models tipped to be thinner and lighter than iPhone 17 counterparts; some past leaks still list the Ultra at 217g.
- The leaked comparison claims roughly 13g less for S26 vs iPhone 17 and S26+ vs iPhone 17 Pro, and 17g less for S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max, with thickness reductions of about 1.05mm, 1.45mm, and 0.85mm respectively.
- ET News reporting relayed by Android Central indicates a charging boost to 60W wired on the Ultra and up to 25W wireless (20W on S26/S26+), marking the first wireless speed increase for Galaxy phones in years.
- Multiple outlets say Samsung has reverted to a three‑phone S26/S26+/S26 Ultra lineup after shelving an Edge follow‑up, with early reports pointing to Exynos 2600 in many S26/S26+ regions and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for the Ultra.