The tech world is buzzing as the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26+, and standard S26 details surface through a wave of retail leaks and hardware certifications.
These upcoming flagship devices promise to redefine mobile performance with next-generation 2nm processors and a complete overhaul of the classic Galaxy design. Industry insiders currently point to a global reveal at a Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for February 25, 2026.
Power and Performance: The 2nm Revolution
Samsung plans to introduce its most powerful silicon yet, featuring a dual-chip strategy that varies by global region. The Galaxy S26 and S26+ will likely utilize the new Exynos 2600, which is the first mobile processor built on a 2nm process.
Early benchmarks show this chip outperforming rivals in ray-tracing gaming tests by nearly 10%. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will exclusively carry the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 “for Galaxy” to ensure top-tier speeds for power users.
Memory configurations are also seeing a shift as Samsung reportedly plans to eliminate the 128GB base model entirely. Every phone in the S26 lineup will now start with a minimum of 256GB of storage, paired with 12GB or 16GB of RAM.
Galaxy S26 official renders leak 👀
📱 6.3" FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED
🦾 SD 8 Elite Gen 5/ Exynos 2600
📸 50MP Main+ 12MP UW+ 10MP Telephoto
🤳 12MP
🔋 4300mAh
🔌 45W (Likely)
⚡ Magnetic Qi2
⭕ OneUI 8.5
🛰️ Satellite communication
🖲️ UWB support
📏 7.2mm
⚖️ 137g#Samsung #GalaxyS26 pic.twitter.com/dexzwawTFx— Vinish Keshri (@vinishkeshri12) February 7, 2026
This change ensures that users have enough space for the high-resolution files generated by the updated camera systems and local AI processing tasks. The Ultra model continues to offer a massive 1TB storage option for professional creators and tech enthusiasts.
Revolutionary Camera Islands and Charging Speeds
Design renders suggest that Samsung is moving away from the individual floating lens look toward a unified, raised camera island. The Galaxy S26 Ultra will lead the photography department with a 200MP main sensor featuring a wider F1.4 aperture for superior low-light performance.
This hardware allows the phone to capture bright, crisp footage in environments that would typically appear pitch black to the naked eye.
According to ABP Live, Samsung is finally addressing a long-standing request by upgrading the wired charging speed to 60W for the Ultra model. This allows the 5,000mAh battery to reach a 75% charge in just 30 minutes.
Furthermore, the 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED display on the Ultra will feature a new privacy layer that prevents bystanders from viewing sensitive on-screen information from side angles. These advancements position the S26 series as the premier smartphone choice for the first half of 2026.
Stay tuned to PanAsiaBiz for live coverage of the Galaxy Unpacked event and detailed hands-on reviews of the new Samsung flagship series.