What’s happened? Renowned tipster @UniverseIce has shared the specifications of the purported Galaxy S26 and how it compares to the current-generation Galaxy S25.
- As seen in the side-by-side spec comparison, the Galaxy S26 could feature a slightly larger 6.3-inch screen (vs. 6.2 inches on the Galaxy S25).
- However, the peak brightness and the maximum supported refresh rate remain the same.
- Under the hood, the Galaxy S26 will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) chipset in the United States, and Samsung’s Exynos 2600 in other markets.
I have compiled the most accurate comprehensive parameter comparison of Galaxy S25, S25+ and Galaxy S26、 S26+. Which one do you want to buy? pic.twitter.com/aQpoSvYjOz
— PhoneArt (@UniverseIce) November 29, 2025
Why is this important? It also appears that Samsung is finally doing away with 128GB storage variants with the baseline Galaxy S series handset. Storage could start at 256GB for the Galaxy S26.
- However, the camera setup, including the 50MP primary sensor, 12MP ultrawide sensor, and the 10MP telephoto sensor, might remain the same.
- The front camera on the Galaxy S26 should also remain the same as that on the Galaxy S25: a 12MP selfie camera.
- On the positive side, the handset could feature a larger 4,300 mAh battery that should last a couple of more hours between charges, with similar charging speeds.
Why should I care? Despite an increase in the battery capacity, the Galaxy S26 might only gain two grams in weight, which is practically negligible.
- In fact, the company could make the handset 0.3mm slimmer (7.2mm vs. 6.9mm).
- Moreover, the Galaxy S26 could receive several meaningful updates, such as a more powerful chipset, higher storage on the base variant, and a larger battery. This should be good news for anyone planning to purchase the smartphone at launch.
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OK, what’s next? Unlike the Galaxy S26, the Galaxy S26+ might not get as many upgrades. The leaked specifications from the tipster suggest that the S26+ could borrow its entire spec sheet, except for weight, from the Galaxy S25+, except for a new chipset.
- For now, the first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2026 is expected to take place in mid- to late-January.
- At the event, the company should unveil three smartphones: the vanilla Galaxy S26, the Galaxy S26+, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
- Most recently, the Galaxy S26 Ultra was rumored to feature faster wired and wireless charging.
