Samsung Galaxy S26+ leaks reveal design, specs, and price rumors

An exclusive first look at the potential design of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26+ smartphone was just provided to us. It looks like the company has decided to bring back the “Plus” model after considering replacing it with the S26 Edge.

The success of the previous S25 Edge’s sales may have contributed to the change in plans. This implies that although the phone’s design will differ from that of the rumored Edge model, it will still feel familiar.

According to leaked CAD renders, the new Galaxy S26+ will have a flat screen that is anticipated to be about 6.7 inches in size. All three phones in the S26 lineup will have the same sleek appearance, with the thin borders surrounding the display being even and tidy on all sides.

A tiny, central punch-hole cutout at the top of the screen houses the front camera. The phone is comfortable to hold because of its smoothly rounded edges. Only the very edges of the sides, which are primarily flat, gently curve for improved grip. All of the power and volume buttons are on the right side.

On the back, there is the most noticeable visual difference from the previous generation. Three cameras are anticipated to be housed in a vertical, pill-shaped section in the upper-left corner of the Galaxy S26+. Every camera lens protrudes a little bit on its own.

The Samsung logo is positioned close to the bottom of the otherwise flat phone’s back. With dimensions of approximately 158.4 x 75.7 x 7.35 mm, this phone will be thin and have an overall thickness comparable to that of the Galaxy S25+.

The Galaxy S26+ is anticipated to use two separate main chips, which is Samsung’s standard approach when it comes to internal components. The phone will either run Samsung’s Exynos 2600 processor or Qualcomm’s latest chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, depending on the country. In addition to either 256GB or 512GB of internal storage, we can probably anticipate that the phone will have 12GB of fast LPDDR5X memory, with a potential 16GB option. Although there won’t be a slot for an additional memory card, it will use the quick UFS 4.0 storage.

The screen itself will be a stunning 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED 2X panel with an automatic smoothness (refresh rate) adjustment feature that can change from 1 to 120 times per second. Additionally, it is said to have a very sharp QHD+ resolution (3120 x 1440).

The device will probably be powered by the same 4,900mAh battery that powers the S25+. It should be capable of 15W wireless charging, 45W wired fast charging, and perhaps even a faster 25W wireless charge. As is now typical, the box does not include a charger.

It doesn’t appear that camera upgrades will be a big selling point this year. Three rear cameras are anticipated to be included on the phone: a 50-megapixel primary lens, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a telephoto lens (10MP or 12MP) for close-up shots. The majority of trustworthy sources advise against expecting significant quality improvements, even though camera components may change slightly.

With Samsung’s proprietary One UI 8.5 software, the phone will come pre-installed on Android 16. It will also have an IP68 rating, which will protect it from dust and water, and it will be compatible with future network technologies like Bluetooth 6.0 and Wi-Fi 7. A quick fingerprint reader integrated into the screen will handle security.

The Galaxy S26+ will be up against fierce competition from rivals like the iPhone 17 and Pixel 10 Pro if Samsung maintains the price at around $999, the same as the previous model.

In addition to this Plus model, Samsung also intends to release the Galaxy S26, a more compact version with essentially the same features, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra, a higher-end model with slightly different design elements, more sophisticated cameras, and the S Pen stylus included.