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Samsung's next Galaxy flagship is already stirring conversation. A fresh leak from prolific tipster Ice Universe outlines side-by-side comparison tables for the Galaxy S26 and S26+, putting them head-to-head with the current S25 pair. The takeaway: modest tweaks, a new chipset and a few curious choices on storage — but otherwise a familiar picture.
Small screen and battery shifts, same core experience
According to the leaked tables, the standard Galaxy S26 carves out only marginal differences over the S25. Expect a slightly larger display, but the same peak brightness and refresh rate. Memory and camera specs reportedly remain unchanged, while battery capacity grows by about 300mAh — and charging support stays tethered to existing speeds.
- Display: marginally bigger than S25, same peak brightness and refresh rate
- Performance: new chipset under the hood, otherwise identical RAM
- Camera: no major hardware changes listed in the leak
- Battery: +300mAh vs S25; charging unchanged
- Dimensions: 0.3mm thinner, around 2g heavier
Storage shake-up: 128GB apparently out, 256GB now the base
One notable detail from the leak is the apparent removal of the 128GB base model for the S26. The lineup reportedly starts at 256GB and still tops out at 512GB, matching the S25's ceiling. For shoppers who weigh price vs. storage needs, that could be an important decision factor — especially if Samsung prices the 256GB model above last year's 128GB entry.
S26+ vs S25+: almost identical, except the chipset
The S26+ looks even closer to its predecessor on paper. The leaked comparison shows the same screen size, resolution, brightness, refresh rate, memory and storage tiers, camera setup, battery capacity, charging support and even thickness. The S26+ gains a newer chipset and a slight weight increase of about 4g — otherwise the spec sheet reads like a mirror.
What this means for buyers
Imagine upgrading and finding the phone you know, only a touch lighter, a bit thinner, and running a newer processor. For many users that incremental update won’t be compelling, especially if prices stay similar or rise with the higher minimum storage. But early adopters and performance-focused buyers who chase the latest silicon may still see value.
As always with leaks, treat these tables as directional rather than definitive. Samsung could still tweak configurations before launch, or introduce software features that change the practical experience. We’ll be watching for official specs and hands-on reviews to confirm whether these small changes translate into a noticeably better phone.
Source: gsmarena
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