We are just over two weeks from the next Galaxy Unpacked, where Samsung is expected to debut the S26 series. As such, the rumor mill has started to pick up steam.
The German website Winfuture.de posted a full breakdown of the specs that should make up the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The revealed specs appear to confirm many of the rumors that we've previously covered, like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 that should power the Ultra model.
Some of the specs are only for the European market. For example, Samsung has tended to use its own in-house Exynos chipsets outside of the United States. Winfuture says the Exynos 2600 will run the S26 and S26 Plus.
It's probable the U.S. version will get a Qualcomm chip, though Samsung has been rumored to want to cut costs, especially as the RAM crisis raises prices even for Samsung's own internal divisions. Here are the specs according to Winfuture:
Category |
Galaxy S26 |
Galaxy S26 Plus |
Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
Display |
6.3-inch AMOLED, 2340x1080, 120Hz |
6.7-inch AMOLED, 3120x1440, 120Hz |
6.9-inch, AMOLED, 3120x1440, 120Hz |
Software |
Android 16 - One UI 8.5 |
Android 16 - One UI 8.5 |
Android 16 - One UI 8.5 |
Chipset |
Exynos 2600 |
Exynos 2600 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
RAM |
12GB |
12GB |
12GB/16GB |
Storage |
256GB/512GB |
256GB/512GB |
256GB/512GB/1TB |
Main camera |
50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm |
50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm |
200MP wide-angle, f/1.4, 24mm |
Telephoto |
10MP, f/2.4, 67mm |
10MP, f/2.4, 67mm |
50MP Periscope, f/2.8, 111mm |
Ultrawide |
12MP, f/2.2, 13mm |
12MP, f/2.2, 13mm |
50MP, f/1.9 |
Front camera |
12MP, f/2.2, 26mm |
12MP, f/2.2, 26mm |
12MP, f/2.2, 26mm |
Sensors |
Gyroscope, e-compass, accelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, proximity sensor |
Gyroscope, e-compass, accelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, proximity sensor |
Gyroscope, e-compass, accelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, proximity sensor |
Connectivity |
5G, NFC, Wi-Fi 7 (be), Bluetooth 5.4 |
5G, NFC, Wi-Fi 7 (be), Bluetooth 5.4 |
5G, NFC, Wi-Fi 7 (be), Bluetooth 5.4 |
Battery |
4300 mAH, L-ion, 25W fast charging |
4900 mAH, L-ion, 45W fast charging |
5000 mAH, L-ion, 60W fast charging |
Dimensions |
149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm, 167g |
158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm, 190g |
163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm, 214g |
Colors |
White, blue, black, violet |
White, blue, black, violet |
White, blue, black, violet |
Price (Euros) |
€999 |
€1269 |
€1469 |
Price rumors have been confusing for the S26 series, with the most recent leak suggesting that Samsung won't raise prices on the S26 Ultra, at least in the U.S. However, the S26 and S26 Plus might get bumps.
The European prices predicted by Winfuture have increased. Using a conversion calculator, the S26 would cost around $1180, the Plus around $1483 and the Ultra around $1717. Currently, the S25 series starts at $799, $999 and $1299 for the base storage models.
The S26 is likely to be more expensive since it appears to be skipping the 128GB storage option. The 256GB S25 version starts at $859, so I expect a similar price for the S26.
As a whole, the S26 series should be an upgrade over the S25 lineup, but only incrementally. Some of this can be blamed on AI and the memory shortage, but some of it is on Samsung's rumored fumbling on the Galaxy S26 Edge, which may or may not be dead.
These specs and more will be confirmed at Galaxy Unpacked, which is expected to take place on February 25.
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