2025 is about to come to a close, and as is the case every year-end, the anticipation for Samsung’s next flagship release is starting to pick up pace.
2025’s S25 series was great, but 2026’s Galaxy S26 series is expected to be even better. Thanks to a trove of leaks and rumors, we already know a lot about the upcoming series. Now, thanks to a reliable leaker on X, we have our first good look at the upcoming devices too.
The series, which might not arrive until February, is expected to feature the base Galaxy S26, the Galaxy S26+, and the top-of-the-line Galaxy S26 Ultra. Thanks to seasoned tipster @OnLeaks on X, we have a clear look at dummy units for at least two devices out of the three.
Not only did the tipster share clear images of the dummy devices, they also shared a video highlighting the upcoming series from all angles.
Considering that these are dummy units, the rear camera lenses might look a bit off. However, they provide a clear look at the design Samsung is opting for.
The leaked photos show the top-of-the-line Galaxy S26 Ultra in both white and black, alongside the compact base Galaxy S26 in just white. The most striking change, seen across both devices, is Samsung’s decision to go for a unified camera island, as seen on the Galaxy Z Fold 7. This is in contrast to last year’s Galaxy S25 series, which featured individual cutouts for each rear lens.
The white models appear to sport a silver camera island, while the black unit keeps things consistent with a black rear camera island.
The S Pen isn’t going anywhere
Elsewhere, the upcoming series’ design appears very similar to its predecessor. The S Pen is here to stay, occupying the same bottom left spot, alongside the SIM slot, a speaker, and USB-C for charging along the bottom.
The devices also appear to retain their predecessors’ curved edges, and although we couldn’t spot their bezels, they’re expected to be the same or slightly thinner than the S25 series.
We’re still a few weeks away from the Galaxy S26 series’ official unveiling, and we’ll likely see official (non-dummy) images of the upcoming series as we approach February.
Thanks: Armando R
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