Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup is reportedly getting subtle design adjustments, with both the standard and plus variants seeing minor changes in size and camera layout.
Recent reports suggest that the Galaxy S26 has grown marginally compared to its predecessor. The new dimensions are 149.3 x 71.4 x 6.96 mm, marking a slight increase in height, width, and thickness.
While the difference may seem negligible, it hints at possible internal upgrades — potentially even a larger battery, though Samsung’s preference for slim profiles makes that uncertain.
The S26 is expected to feature a flat display, three rear cameras arranged within an oval-shaped camera island, and all buttons on the right side of the frame. As with recent Samsung flagships, it will likely ship with either the Exynos 2600 or Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipsets, depending on the region.
Galaxy S26+ returns after earlier cancellation rumours
In a surprising twist, the Galaxy S26+ — previously rumored to have been scrapped in favor of an S26 Edge — now appears to be back on track. However, reports indicate that its launch could come slightly later than the base S26.
Fresh CAD-based renders reveal the S26+ will measure 158.4 x 75.7 x 7.35 mm, making it the same height but marginally narrower and thicker than the Galaxy S25+. These minor adjustments mean the phone will feel almost identical in hand to its predecessor.
Familiar front, new camera layout
From the front, the Galaxy S26+ maintains a centered hole-punch selfie camera and narrow bezels, preserving the sleek look of the S25+. The major visual change is on the back — Samsung’s new oval-shaped camera island design replaces the individual circular camera rings seen in earlier models.
The three cameras still sit separately but now rest on top of the oval protrusion, aligning with Samsung’s evolving design language for its upcoming flagship series.
Based on the leaked dimensions, the S26+ will likely retain the same 6.7-inch display size as the Galaxy S25+. Powering the phone will again be Exynos 2600 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chips — a dual approach that splits between regions. This setup mirrors Samsung’s long-standing strategy to balance performance and cost efficiency.
