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Samsung Galaxy S26 Lineup to Launch as Pro, Edge and Ultra with Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 and 60W Charging

Leaks indicate that Samsung is overhauling its Galaxy S series for a January 2026 debut, replacing base and Plus models with Pro and Edge variants, boosting charging speeds to 60W, slimming its Ultra model, enhancing its cameras.

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Angled view of the Galaxy S25 Ultra face-down
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Overview

  • Samsung will retire its standard Galaxy S26 and S26+ models in favor of three handsets named Galaxy S26 Pro, S26 Edge and S26 Ultra based on leaked firmware codenames M1, M2 and M3.
  • Internal One UI 8.0 and 8.5 firmware dives confirm Samsung’s shift in naming and reveal the Ultra variant’s next-generation hardware specifications.
  • The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to ship with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset and Android 16-based One UI 8.5 loaded out of the box.
  • Leaked One UI 8.5 firmware shows the Ultra will jump to 60 W fast charging—up from 45 W on its predecessor—while retaining a 5,000 mAh cell.
  • Reports suggest the Ultra will adopt a sub-7 mm chassis and lighter frame alongside a new ISOCELL HP2 sensor with improved 3× and 5× telephoto lenses.