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Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Ultra to Be Slimmer and Lighter Than Their Predecessors, Tipster Claims

Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Ultra to Be Slimmer and Lighter Than Their Predecessors, Tipster Claims

Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup will reportedly include Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26.

Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 18 November 2025 11:11 IST

Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Ultra to Be Slimmer and Lighter Than Their Predecessors, Tipster Claims

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to succeed the Galaxy S25 Ultra (pictured)

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Highlights

Samsung Galaxy S26 could feature a triple rear camera unit
Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup is expected to launch next year
The company has yet to confirm the launch

Samsung Galaxy S26 series is rumoured to launch early next year as the successor to this year's Galaxy S25 lineup. The technical specifications and features of three expected handsets in the lineup have been surfacing online for a while. Now, the dimensions of the upcoming Galaxy S series smartphones have been leaked by a tipster, suggesting that the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S26 could be thinner and lighter than their respective predecessors. Moreover, the entire lineup is said to measure less in terms of thickness and weight than the iPhone 17 series.

Samsung Galaxy S26+ Said to Be Heavier Than Galaxy S25+ Model

In a post on X, tipster Ice Universe has compared the thickness and weight of the recently launched iPhone 17 lineup with the rumoured Samsung Galaxy S26 series. The purported flagship Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is said to be 7.9mm thick, while weighing about 214g. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ could measure 6.9mm (164g) and 7.3mm (191g) in thickness and weight, respectively.

If this is true, then the Ultra and the standard models of the Samsung Galaxy S26 series could be lighter and thinner than their predecessors, the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S25. This year's flagship Galaxy S25 Ultra is 8.2mm thick and weighs about 218g, while the vanilla Galaxy S25 measures 7.2mm in thickness, weighing about 168g.

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Interestingly, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is said to have the same thickness as its predecessor, but it could be heavier than the Galaxy S25+, which is 7.3mm thick and weighs about 190g.

This also means that the entire Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup could be thinner and lighter than the iPhone 17 series, which was launched in September. For reference, the standard iPhone 17 measures 7.95mm in thickness and weighs about 177g. Meanwhile, both iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are 8.75mm thick, while weighing about 204g and 231g, respectively.

As per reports, the Samsung Galaxy S26 series could launch in late January next year, which would be earlier than its previously reported launch date of February 25, 2026. The handsets in the lineup will reportedly go on sale in early February of the same year. The phones might be powered by Qualcomm's flagship octa core 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.

However, in select markets, it is expected to be equipped with Samsung's Exynos 2600 chip, which is yet to be launched. Moreover, while the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ could sport triple rear cameras, the Ultra model is expected to boast a quad camera setup.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
New design is for the better
Cameras deliver consistent performance
Good battery life
Excellent performance
Smooth UI

Bad
S-Pen is a downgrade
No Dolby Vision support
Low light camera performance is lacking
Slow charging

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review

Display 6.90-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB, 16GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1400x3120 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S25

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Compact and excellent aesthetics
Top-notch display
AI features loaded
One UI 7 brings nice updates
Decent cameras

Bad
25W fast-charging limit
Expensive (base price)

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S25 review

Display 6.20-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S25+

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Solid build and aesthetics
Excellent performance
Fantastic cameras
One UI 7 and extended software support
Powerful speakers

Bad
Expensive (base price)
Not a huge upgrade over S24+

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S25+ review

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4900mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1440x3120 pixels

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iPhone 17

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Transformative and brighter ProMotion display
Powerful performance
Meaningful camera upgrades
More value-for-money
Great battery life

Bad
iOS 26 has glitches
Ineffective anti-reflective coating

Read detailed Apple iPhone 17 review

Display 6.30-inch

Processor Apple A19

Front Camera 18-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 26

Resolution 1206x2622 pixels

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iPhone 17 Pro

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.30-inch

Processor Apple A19 Pro

Front Camera 18-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 26

Resolution 1206x2622 pixels

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iPhone 17 Pro Max

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
The boldest redesign since the iPhone X
Bright and stunning display
A19 Pro under the hood guarantees excellent performance
Massive camera upgrade
Video quality gets a much-needed bump
Centre Stage camera at the front changes selfie game on iPhones forever
Improved charging speed

Bad
Aluminium body picks up scratches
Expensive
Heavier than the 16 Pro Max

Read detailed Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max review

Display 6.90-inch

Processor Apple A19 Pro

Front Camera 18-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB

OS iOS 26

Resolution 1320x2868 pixels

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Dhruv Raghav is currently working as a Senior Sub Editor at Gadgets360. He has previously covered the North American financial markets as a Headline News Correspondent for a major news agency. After taking a sabbatical to prepare for the Civil Services examination, he returned to journalism to cover tech policy, with a special focus on AI laws and online gaming regulation. Now, he is back in Gadgets360 to write features and edit stories. To unwind, he likes to spend time with his PS5, listening ...More