Samsung’s next flagship lineup is shaping up, and it’s looking familiar. The Galaxy S26 series will include three models — the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. This mirrors the Galaxy S25 lineup, although earlier rumors suggested otherwise.
A few months ago, reports claimed Samsung would rebrand the base model as the “Pro” and replace the Plus variant with a new “Edge” edition. However, Samsung reportedly reversed course after discovering that past Galaxy Edge models couldn’t replicate the success of the Plus lineup.
Recent leaks suggested that production delays for the Galaxy S26 Plus might push the Unpacked event to February 25, 2026, in San Francisco — several weeks later than initially planned. Now, fresh renders of the Galaxy S26 Plus have surfaced, giving fans their first real look at what’s coming.
A Familiar Design, Subtle Refinements
Reliable leaker OnLeaks and Android Headlines have shared the first Galaxy S26 Plus renders, revealing a design nearly identical to the Galaxy S25 Plus. The changes are minimal — small refinements rather than an overhaul.
The render showcases a bright orange device reminiscent of Apple’s Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro, though reports suggest this color is only a designer’s concept rather than an actual Samsung color option. That said, some insiders hint that the Galaxy S26 Ultra might adopt a similar bold finish.
What’s New in the Galaxy S26 Plus
According to early details and leaks from Framesira/Shutterstock and Android Headlines, the Galaxy S26 Plus will maintain a 6.7‑inch AMOLED display featuring a centered hole‑punch selfie camera and slim, evenly sized bezels.
The handset keeps its rounded corners and flat-edged frame, with slightly curved sides to enhance grip and comfort. Essentially, the front design remains unchanged from its predecessor.
The back panel houses a triple-lens vertical camera module — but this time, each lens sits on individual protrusions within a slightly raised camera island. That’s the main visual tweak compared to last year’s model.
Earlier prototypes of the now-canceled Galaxy S26 Edge showed a “camera plateau” design similar to Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro, but it appears Samsung has dropped that idea for the S26 lineup.
Dimensions and Build
Dimensionally, the Galaxy S26 Plus remains nearly identical to the Galaxy S25 Plus, measuring approximately 158.4 × 75.7 × 7.35 mm. Leaker UniverseIce noted similar numbers — a clear hint that Samsung isn’t changing the phone’s footprint this year.
In short, the Galaxy S26 Plus represents a familiar but refined iteration — focusing on subtle hardware upgrades over dramatic design shifts. With the Unpacked event now expected in late February, Samsung fans won’t have long to wait for official confirmation.
