Galaxy S26 Series Specs Leak, Recalibrating High Expectations
Recent leaks have unveiled exciting details about the upcoming Galaxy S26 series, which is set to be announced by Samsung shortly. This flagship lineup includes the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra. While expectations are high, the revealed specifications suggest a series of incremental updates rather than groundbreaking changes.
Key Specifications of the Galaxy S26 Series
Thanks to WinFuture, we now have insight into the specifications of the Galaxy S26 devices. Here’s a summary of the key features:
- Processors:
- Galaxy S26 series features Exynos 2600 processor in Europe.
- U.S. models will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
- RAM: All models start with 12GB of RAM. The S26 Ultra offers configurations up to 16GB.
- Display Sizes:
- Galaxy S26: 6.3-inch display
- Galaxy S26+: 6.7-inch display
- Galaxy S26 Ultra: 6.9-inch display
- Battery Capacity:
- Galaxy S26: 4,300mAh
- Galaxy S26+: 4,900mAh
- Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5,000mAh
Charging Capabilities
The Galaxy S26 series will feature enhanced charging options:
- Wireless Charging:
- Galaxy S26 and S26+: 15W
- Galaxy S26 Ultra: 25W
- Wired Charging:
- Galaxy S26: 25W
- Galaxy S26+: 45W
- Galaxy S26 Ultra: 60W
Camera Enhancements
Samsung is making slight modifications to the camera systems across the S26 lineup:
- Galaxy S26 and S26+:
- Rear camera setup: 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto.
- Minor adjustments to the ultrawide and telephoto cameras with reduced maximum aperture.
- Galaxy S26 Ultra:
- 200MP main camera with f/1.4 aperture.
- 50MP telephoto and 50MP ultrawide units.
- Notable enhancements in camera performance.
Software Features
The Galaxy S26 series will come with One UI 8.5, marking the first series under Samsung’s new One UI release schedule. These devices will run on Android 16, providing a refined user experience, although major innovations will be reserved for future releases like the Galaxy Z Fold 8.
With the Galaxy S26 series, Samsung is walking the line between innovation and tradition. Despite high expectations, the changes may appeal more to current users than those seeking dramatic advancements. Fans will need to wait for the official announcement for further confirmation.
