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Samsung Galaxy S26 Lineup Takes Shape: Plus Revived, Qi2 Charging Tipped, Ultra Gets Bigger Selfie Cutout

Tipster reports converge on Qi2-ready charging, faster speeds, plus a larger Ultra selfie hole as Samsung nears final designs.

Overview

  • Fresh CAD-based renders of the Galaxy S26+ show a new oval camera island and near-final sizing around 158.4 x 75.7 x 7.35 mm, with multiple outlets reporting the previously planned ultra‑slim Edge has been dropped in favor of bringing back the Plus.
  • Ice Universe and others published claimed "official" dimensions for the trio: S26 at roughly 149.4 x 71.5 x 6.9 mm, S26+ at about 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm, and S26 Ultra at roughly 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm, though some accessory CADs list slightly different figures.
  • ETNews-sourced reporting and tipsters indicate built-in Qi2 magnets and faster wireless charging across the range, with S26 and S26+ at about 20W and S26 Ultra at about 25W, a notable jump over prior 15W models.
  • Multiple leaks suggest the S26 Ultra may also raise wired charging beyond 45W, with rumors pointing to roughly 55–60W or a PPS profile that front‑loads higher wattage for quicker early top‑ups.
  • Design leaks point to a larger ~4 mm front-camera punch-hole on the S26 Ultra to enable an ~85° field of view, as launch timing remains unsettled between late January and a reported February 25 event, and regional chip splits (Exynos 2600 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) continue with claimed Exynos ISP imaging gains.