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Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro and Edge Leaks Corroborate 4,300 mAh Battery and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2

Documentation plus tipster updates converge on precise battery specs with processor details for the compact models ahead of a January 2026 debut.

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Overview

  • Leaks from tipster Digital Chat Station and a translated registration list the Galaxy S26 Pro and Edge batteries at a marketed 4,300 mAh, with the Edge’s rated minimum capacity at roughly 4,175 mAh.
  • The S26 Edge registration confirms the use of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, suggesting Samsung has postponed its Exynos 2600 rollout due to yield challenges.
  • Samsung will rename its flagship trio to S26 Pro, S26 Edge and S26 Ultra, replacing the previous standard and Plus lineup structure.
  • Incremental battery gains highlight Samsung’s emphasis on ultra-thin designs and conventional lithium-ion cells, even as rivals adopt silicon-carbon technology for larger capacities.
  • Final specifications remain subject to change until Samsung’s anticipated January 2026 announcement and potential prototype tests of new battery materials.