The past few years have been a bit on the boring side for Galaxy S fans, but 2026 is shaping up to be far more interesting, especially for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. While we've seen plenty of rumors about minor design changes and hardware upgrades, the first cases for the phones just arrived on my doorstep over the weekend, and they give me an idea of what to expect when Samsung announces everything this week.
My favorite cases so far are (no surprise) from Thinborne, a company based in Frisco, Texas, that makes ultrathin aramid fiber cases. These are almost always my favorite cases because they offer a sleek look and add zero bulk to the phone, retaining the in-hand feel of a "naked" phone without the slippery metal and glass materials.
