Fresh Galaxy S26 rumours reveal some details, here is what we know about it so far
Just a few months ago, Samsung rolled out its Galaxy S25 lineup, with the Galaxy Edge 25 being the most recent phone. But already the buzz is shifting to the Galaxy S26 phones. The next Galaxy lineup is expected to launch in January 2026, bringing some notable hardware changes, potential lineup reshuffling, and camera upgrades.While Samsung is still in the early stages of development and planning for the Galaxy S26 series, rumours and speculation are giving us a bit of a hint at what to expect. Here's everything we've heard so far about the Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup.advertisementNew main camera for the Galaxy S26One of the latest rumoured changes relates to the base Galaxy S26 camera. While it is expected come with a 50-megapixel main shooter, Samsung is reportedly changing the sensor. Instead of the ISOCELL GN3 sensor that's been around since the S23 days, Samsung may use the ISOCELL GN series sensor in the Galaxy S26. The new sensor could offer better low-light performance and image quality, even if the megapixel count stays the same.
Some leaks even suggest a switch to a Sony sensor with similar specs although everything at the moment is more of buzz instead of anything official.Slimmer Galaxy S26 Edge replacing the Plus variantAnother bit floating around is that the S26 Edge might take the place of the S26+ next year. We are hearing reports that both Apple and Samsung are planning to retire their Plus models. While Apple is expected to introduce a new iPhone 17 Air variant to replace the Plus model in the four-iPhone lineup, Samsung, on the other hand, is said to be removing the Galaxy S26+ variant and just keeping the Samsung Galaxy S26, Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge, and the mighty Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.advertisementThe reason behind ditching the Plus model is said to be the poor year-on-year sales of the models in the lineup. Reports suggest that for 2025, Samsung is projected to ship 37.7 million Galaxy S25 series units. Of those, only 6.7 million are expected to be S25+ units. In comparison, the S25 Ultra is expected to contribute 17.4 million units, with the standard S25 reaching 13.6 million.Samsung is apparently watching how the S25 Edge performs before making the final call, so the lineup could still change before launch.Galaxy S26 Ultra getting big upgrades in camera and displayWhile the base and mid-tier models are likely to get getting more modest upgrades, the Galaxy S26 Ultra version is speculated to receive some serious upgrades. According to leaks, Samsung is testing a massive 324-megapixel main camera sensor for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, up from the already impressive 200-megapixel sensor on the S25 Ultra.In addition to the primary sensor, the S26 Ultra is tipped to feature a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera.On the display front, Samsung is likely aiming to further slim the bezels — beyond the already narrow 1.52mm frame on the S25 Ultra — to create a nearly 7-inch screen experience without increasing the phone's physical footprint.advertisementWhile rumors suggest Samsung is exploring under-display camera (UDC) tech to eliminate the punch-hole cutout, there's skepticism about whether it will be ready for mass deployment, given current limitations in selfie image quality under a display.Comeback of the Exynos chipset?Under the hood, the Exynos 2600 chipset could make a comeback in the S26 lineup, at least in select markets. After exclusively using Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (or Elite) in the S25 series, Samsung is reportedly planning a return for its in-house Exynos line. The rumoured Exynos 2600 chipset, built on Samsung's advanced 2nm fabrication process, could offer a 12 per cent performance boost and 25 per cent better power efficiency compared to previous chips.Reportedly, pre-production yields have already reached over 30 per cent, and mass production could begin as early as Q4 2025 — potentially making the Exynos 2600 a viable option for certain markets in the Galaxy S26 series.Galaxy S26 Note?Adding to the speculation, there are also whispers that Samsung may rebrand the Ultra model as the Galaxy S26 Note. The Galaxy S26 Note, if real, is expected to retain the stylus with its embedded slot, although Bluetooth functionality might still be absent.advertisementSamsung S26 series launch timelineSamsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26 lineup in January 2026, staying in line with its previous flagship release windows.However, these rumors should be taken with some much-needed salt. Samsung is still in the early stages of developing the S26 family, and whether all these rumours will be come true is not certain.
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