What you need to know
- A major leak reveals high-quality images of the entire Galaxy S26 lineup ahead of Samsung’s February 25 Unpacked event in San Francisco.
- The S Pen’s top button is said to be color-matched and sits flush with the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s frame.
- The Ultra is shown in Sky Blue, Cobalt Violet, White, and Black, with Silver Shadow and Pink Gold rumored as Samsung.com exclusives.
Samsung hasn’t officially taken the wraps off the Galaxy S26 series yet, but at this point, the surprise factor is hanging by a thread. A fresh batch of clean renders and color leaks just gave us our clearest look yet at the upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup.
Thanks to a massive dump of high-quality, official-looking images from leaker Evan Blass (via 9to5Google), we now know exactly what Samsung is bringing to the Unpacked event on February 25 in San Francisco. For the Ultra model, it’s not just about the new 200MP sensor or Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip — the frame is a big part of the story too.
Look closely at the new Sky Blue, Cobalt Violet, White, and Black units below. The S Pen’s top button is now color-matched to the phone’s chassis and sits perfectly flat against the rail. The body of the stylus itself remains white or black, depending on the model.
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If Sky Blue or Violet aren’t your style, rumors say Silver Shadow and Pink Gold will be Samsung.com exclusives. It’s a typical move to boost direct sales, but the main four colors should be available everywhere.
Another big change this year is how the cameras are arranged on the back. Samsung is reportedly moving away from the floating lens style of the last two generations and choosing a single camera island instead.
Flagship power inside
Inside, the specs are just as impressive. The Ultra will likely get the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 worldwide, while the Plus and base models might still use the Exynos 2600 in some areas.
The S26 Ultra is still the top model. It will likely have a huge 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED display and, at last, faster charging: 60W wired and 25W wireless. The 5,000mAh battery might not change, but quicker charging should help after a long day.
Don’t overlook the S26 and S26 Plus. The renders show they’re dropping the separate camera islands from recent years. Now, they use vertical strip-style camera decks, similar to Samsung’s latest foldables.
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Android Central’s Take
As someone who actually uses the S Pen daily to scribble grocery lists and mark up screenshots, I’ve made peace with its awkward docking station for years. But this new flush design finally makes the Ultra feel thoughtfully designed.
When I see these renders, I notice more than just a slimmer shape or a faster chip. Samsung is finally making the stylus part of the phone’s design, not just an old add-on. Now, users don’t have to explain why their top-tier Samsung phone has a mismatched plastic button. The device finally looks as premium as its price. That attention to detail is what keeps fans loyal to Samsung. Now, if only they would improve the 25W charging on the base model. One thing at a time, I suppose.
