Key Takeaways
1. The upcoming flagship phone from Samsung is expected to be named Galaxy S26, succeeding the Galaxy S25.
2. The Galaxy S26 will reportedly be 7.24 mm thick, slightly thicker than the Galaxy S25’s 7.2 mm.
3. Initial plans for a larger 4,900 mAh battery have been scrapped, with the Galaxy S26 expected to have a 4,300 mAh battery instead.
4. The Galaxy S26 is likely to feature the Sandpragon 8 Elite Gen 5 or Exynos 2600, depending on the region.
5. A new privacy display feature called ‘Flex Magic Pixel’ is expected for the Galaxy S26 Ultra model.
In the past few weeks, there has been a lot of back and forth regarding how slim Samsung’s upcoming flagship phone will be. Rumors have fluctuated about whether it will be known as the Galaxy S26 or the Galaxy S26 Pro, but it seems they have landed on the Galaxy S26 as the successor to the Galaxy S25 (currently $456 for a refurbished model on Amazon).
Current Thickness Comparisons
To give some perspective, the Galaxy S25 measures a slender 7.2 mm, while Apple’s iPhone 17 and iPhone Air have thicknesses of 8 mm and 5.6 mm, respectively. The Galaxy S26 is reportedly going to be 7.24 mm thick, not including the triple camera bump, which is an increase from earlier predictions of 6.96 mm. Recently, South Korean media has provided some clarity on the mixed messages.
Changes to Battery Capacity
It appears that Samsung initially intended to create a slimmer flagship with a bigger battery than the 4,000 mAh unit found in the Galaxy S25, aiming for a 4,900 mAh battery in the rumored Galaxy S26 Pro. However, these plans were reportedly scrapped last month to stay competitive with Apple’s iPhone 17, which is priced at $799 in the United States. Additionally, increasing costs for SoC and RAM have been pointed out as factors pushing the prices of the Galaxy S series upward in the future.
Expected Upgrades
However, not sticking with an extensive redesign doesn’t mean that there won’t be upgrades between the Galaxy S25 and the Galaxy S26. The battery capacity is expected to increase by 300 mAh, moving from 4,000 mAh to 4,300 mAh. Furthermore, the Galaxy S26 is likely to come with the Sandpragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in some regions and the Exynos 2600 in others. The new ‘Flex Magic Pixel’ privacy display feature is also said to still be on track for the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
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