Samsung Galaxy S26: Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series is rumored to surpass Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup in terms of slimness and weight reduction, according to leaked specifications from industry sources. The flagship smartphones are expected to launch in late January 2026, earlier than previously anticipated.
Dimension Specifications Leaked
Tipster Ice Universe shared comparative measurements on X, revealing the Galaxy S26 Ultra could measure 7.9mm thick and weigh approximately 214g. The standard Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ are expected to measure 6.9mm (164g) and 7.3mm (191g) in thickness and weight, respectively.
These specifications suggest the Ultra and standard models would be lighter and thinner than their predecessors. The current Galaxy S25 Ultra measures 8.2mm thick and weighs 218g, while the vanilla Galaxy S25 measures 7.2mm and weighs 168g.
Mixed Results for Plus Model
The Galaxy S26+ reportedly maintains the same 7.3mm thickness as its predecessor but could be slightly heavier at 191g compared to the Galaxy S25+’s 190g weight.
iPhone 17 Comparison
If accurate, the entire Galaxy S26 lineup would be thinner and lighter than Apple’s iPhone 17 series launched in September. The standard iPhone 17 measures 7.95mm thick and weighs 177g. Both iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max measure 8.75mm thick, weighing 204g and 231g, respectively.
Launch Timeline and Specifications
Reports indicate Samsung could unveil the Galaxy S26 series in late January 2026, advancing the timeline from the previously reported February 25, 2026 date. The handsets would reportedly go on sale in early February.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Camera
The devices are expected to feature Qualcomm’s flagship octa-core 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset in most markets. Select regions may receive Samsung’s unreleased Exynos 2600 chip instead.
Camera configurations reportedly differ across models: the Galaxy S26 and S26+ could sport triple rear cameras, while the Ultra model is expected to feature a quad camera setup.
These specifications remain unconfirmed by Samsung, with official announcements anticipated closer to the rumored January launch window. The dimensional improvements suggest Samsung’s continued focus on premium design alongside technological advancement.
