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New Galaxy S26 Leaks Point to Three-Model Lineup, Fresh Design and Faster Charging

The Plus model’s return follows reports that Samsung dropped the ultra‑thin Edge after weak demand.

Overview

  • CAD-based images of the Galaxy S26 Plus show a pill-shaped rear camera island and list dimensions near 158.4 x 75.7 x 7.35 mm, while tipster Ice Universe shared purported official sizes for all three S26 models.
  • Multiple reports indicate Samsung will ship a conventional trio — Galaxy S26, S26 Plus and S26 Ultra — with the Edge variant reportedly canceled after poor sales of ultra‑slim phones.
  • Industry and Korean-media reporting points to a split-chip strategy: Exynos 2600 in many regions, with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 units expected for markets such as the US, China and Japan.
  • ETNews-linked coverage and follow-on reports suggest wireless charging rises to about 20W on S26/S26+ and up to 25W on the Ultra with Qi2-alignment magnets, with the Ultra also tipped for 60W wired charging.
  • Firmware analysis and leaks point to a new 50MP main sensor and 12MP telephoto on the base and Plus models, Ultra camera software defaults shifting to 24MP via Camera Assistant, modest battery bumps to about 4,300 mAh and 4,900 mAh, and 5,000 mAh retained on the Ultra.