**Major Galaxy S26 Leak Hints at 3 Key Modifications for Samsung’s Flagship Devices**
As the iPhone 17 series debuts next week, Apple’s primary competitors may take jabs at the iPhone maker for imitating some of their designs. Google might claim that the horizontal camera array on the rear of the iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17 Pros resembles the Pixel’s camera setup. Samsung could argue that it introduced an ultra-slim phone ahead of Apple with the Galaxy S25 Edge.
Of course, accusations of imitation can flow in the opposite direction. Google has drawn from the iPhone’s design and features while creating the Pixel for years. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge may not have been as pressing without speculation surrounding an ultra-slim iPhone 17 Air. In other words, companies within the industry consistently look to each other for inspiration, and the image you’re about to view illustrates this.
Here’s your initial glimpse at the Samsung Galaxy S26 prototypes, set to launch in February, with Samsung appearing to adopt a design quite akin to that of the iPhone 17.
Well-known insider Sonny Dickson shared a photo on X showcasing alleged dummy models for the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Edge, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. The three devices are expected to be revealed in January, so the dummy units depicted are likely based on the final designs of these smartphones.
The dummy smartphone positioned in the center is the Galaxy S26 Edge, Samsung’s forthcoming ultra-slim smartphone that will take the place of the Galaxy S Plus model in the Galaxy S26 series. The extensive, horizontal camera array at the top closely resembles the camera bar crafted by Apple for the iPhone 17 Pros. Additionally, the image highlights two other significant modifications coming to Galaxy S designs that enthusiasts are sure to appreciate.
**Three Design Advancements Coming to Galaxy S26**
Preliminary speculations before Dickson’s leak indicated that the Galaxy S26 Edge would come with a larger battery compared to its forerunner, along with a slimmer physique. Meanwhile, Samsung’s existing Galaxy S25 Edge model sports two camera lenses on the back. The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to feature only one camera within a horizontal camera array. Incorporating an elongated camera bar on the rear of the Galaxy S26 Edge may decrease wobbling when the device is set on a surface.
Insider UniverseIce responded to the Galaxy S26 dummy models seen in the image above, theorizing that Samsung will utilize the expanded horizontal camera bar to reposition some internal components upward, thereby increasing battery capacity. If true, this would represent an excellent strategy from Samsung, even if it requires justifying its choice to again follow Apple’s example.
The second prominent design feature noted in Dickson’s image pertains to all three Galaxy S26 models. Each one exhibits circular rings on the back, signifying that the Galaxy S26 will be Samsung’s inaugural flagship series to adopt magnetic wireless charging (the Qi2 standard). This has been a hallmark of iPhone design for several years, as Apple was the first to implement MagSafe wireless charging. Similarly, Google’s Pixel 10 devices also support Qi2 wireless charging, branded as Pixelsnap by the company.
Lastly, the third significant design aspect relates to the larger Galaxy S26 Ultra. Prior speculation suggested that the Galaxy S26 Ultra would showcase rounder corners than earlier models, and Dickson’s image appears to support this. All three smartphones demonstrate the same corner curvature, which is excellent news for fans of the Ultra series. The Galaxy S26 Ultra should offer even greater comfort in hand compared to previous models.
