We’ve just had our first proper look at what Samsung is cooking up for the Galaxy S26 series, due to land in the usual January/February 2026 window. And it seems the entire lineup is getting a bit of a shake-up.
Galaxy S26 Pro
First things first, the old naming scheme is out. Samsung is apparently ditching the Plus model entirely. In its place, the standard model is being promoted to the new Galaxy S26 Pro. This new Pro is rumoured to be incredibly sleek at just 6.7mm thick, sporting a 6.27-inch display with even thinner bezels than the S25 and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
Under the hood, it’s said to pack up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. For photography, you’re looking at a triple camera setup: a 50MP main, a 12MP ultrawide, and a 10MP telephoto. It’ll be powered by a 4,300 mAh battery with 45W wired charging and, in a welcome move, full Qi2 wireless charging support with built-in magnets. As for the chip, it’ll likely be either Samsung’s own Exynos 2600 or the next Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, depending on the region.
Galaxy S26 Edge
Replacing the old Plus model is the new S26 Edge. This one is pushing the boundaries of thinness, coming in at a razor-sharp 5.5mm (though that measurement doesn’t include the camera bump). It’s a full 0.3mm thinner than the current S25 Edge and, importantly, it also gets those built-in magnets for proper Qi2 charging.
The screen is expected to remain a 6.7-inch affair, possibly even the same panel, just with a slight bump in brightness. The real win, however, is the battery. Reports suggest Samsung has managed to increase the capacity from 3,900mAh to somewhere between 4,200 and 4,300mAh. It should run on the same chipset options as the S26 Pro.
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Then, of course, there’s the behemoth: the Galaxy S26 Ultra. This model is getting a slight design tweak with more rounded edges. It boasts a massive 6.9-inch screen protected by a third-generation anti-reflective glass. Specs go all the way up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage for those who need absolutely everything.
The camera system is getting some upgrades, too. It’s centred around a 200MP main sensor, joined by a 50MP periscope lens with a wider aperture than its predecessor, a 50MP ultrawide, and an updated 12MP short-range telephoto.
The battery stays at 5,000mAh but gets a speed boost to 60W wired charging. It also gains magnetic wireless charging. Unlike the others, the Ultra is expected to run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset across the globe.