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The Samsung Galaxy S25 smartphone was released on February 7th, 2025, alongside the iconic Ultra and Plus models. It’s also been revealed that a thinner version of the S25 will be released later this year, called the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. The phone performed really well, with the Ultra model gaining the most attention due to its 6.9” screen, 256+GB of RAM, and 100x Space Zoom. With all the attention of the S25 out of the way, many online articles and rumours have popped up regarding the Samsung Galaxy S26. And whilst we still have a year to prepare for its arrival, it doesn’t stop us from getting ahead of the latest gossip!
The quick verdict
Nothing about the Samsung Galaxy S26 is confirmed, but rumours point to a January or February 2026 launch, an Exynos 2600 chipset and a possible camera upgrade, including talk of a 200MP telephoto lens. Do not expect big design changes, and an S26 Edge will likely depend on how well the S25 Edge sells. If you want a new Samsung now, the Galaxy S25 range is already available.
Samsung Galaxy S26 rumours at a glance
| Detail | What the rumours say |
|---|---|
| Release date | January or February 2026 |
| Chipset | Exynos 2600 |
| Cameras | 50 MP main, 12 MP ultra-wide, 10 MP telephoto |
| Charging | 65W |
| Design | Few or no changes expected |
| S26 Edge | Only if the S25 Edge performs well |
All details are rumours and nothing is confirmed.
Please note that all information in this blog is based on rumours and conspiracies. As of yet, there is no confirmed truth regarding the Samsung Galaxy S26.
- Samsung Galaxy S25 - February 2025
- Samsung Galaxy S24 - January 2024
- Samsung Galaxy S23 - February 2023
- Samsung Galaxy S22 - February 2022
- Samsung Galaxy S21 - January 2021
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What is the purpose of the Samsung edge?
There has been a lot of talk about the Galaxy S25 Edge which we mentioned earlier in our blog, and it has also created talk over if we will see it in the S26 range. The simple answer is… we don’t know. Unhelpful as that is, the S26 Edge will only happen if the S25 Edge performs well. If it doesn’t we can see it being scrapped like the Apple Mini Series.
Will there be a Samsung S26 new design?
Another thing we are unsure of is the S26 design. For the S25 Ultra, Samsung made their biggest update by adding flatter sides and rounded edges to the phone design to make it easier to hold. This was received well, so we expect to see this in the S26 Ultra. The camera rings of the S25 were also slightly bolder, but it was nothing special.
In our opinion, we can’t see Samsung making drastic (or any) changes. The S25 and S24 were very disappointing in terms of design alterations, and with Samsung so focused on AI and their advancements in artificial reality, their phone designs have seemed to fall on the back burner. It would be great to get some new colour options, but again who knows if this could happen… we are very unhappy.
What is the camera rumor for the S26 Ultra?
One thing we're more confident about is that the S26 camera could see an improvement, there's been a lot of news floating on the internet about the S26 gaining a 200MP telephoto lens like the Vivo X200 Pro. The Vivo camera is designed by Samsung also, so the fact it isn’t already within the Samsung models is shocking. As well as this, focussing on the cameras sensor, we could see the classic ISOCELL GN sensor getting an upgrade, including a new component that is yet to be revealed.
What are the specs of the Samsung Galaxy S26?
- Release date: January/February 2026
- Phones releasing: 3/4
- Chipset: Exynos 2600 chipset
- Camera: 50 MP main camera, 12 MP ultra-wide, 10 MP telephoto, 12 MP selfie camera.
- Battery life: 18-20 hours single charge, Silicone batteries
- Storage space: 512GB
- Display: Colour-filter-on-thin-film-encapsulation display
- Battery type: Silicones
- Charging: 65W
- Processor: Exynos
Related blog: Samsung Galaxy S25 Review
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Frequently asked questions
When will the Samsung Galaxy S26 be released?
Rumours suggest the Samsung Galaxy S26 will be released in January or February 2026. That fits Samsung's pattern, with the Galaxy S25 released in February 2025 and the S24 in January 2024, but the S26 date is not confirmed.
Will there be a Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge?
Nobody knows yet whether there will be a Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge. It will likely only happen if the thinner S25 Edge performs well, and if it does not, the Edge could be scrapped like Apple's Mini series.
Will the Samsung S26 have a new design?
Envirofone does not expect drastic design changes on the Samsung S26. The flatter sides and rounded edges of the S25 Ultra were well received, so they are expected to carry over to the S26 Ultra.
What is the camera rumour for the S26 Ultra?
There are rumours that the Samsung S26 could gain a 200MP telephoto lens like the Vivo X200 Pro. The ISOCELL GN sensor could also get an upgrade with a new component that has yet to be revealed.
What are the rumoured specs of the Samsung Galaxy S26?
Rumoured Galaxy S26 specs include an Exynos 2600 chipset, a 50 MP main camera, 12 MP ultra-wide, 10 MP telephoto and 12 MP selfie camera, 512GB of storage and 65W charging. None of these specs are confirmed.
