Samsung’s mid-tier flagship is back from the brink.

After months of speculation that the Galaxy S26+ had been axed in favour of a slimmer ‘Edge’ model, new CAD renders leaked by OnLeaks and Android Headlines confirm the Plus is ready for launch in early 2026.

The Galaxy S26+ looks much like its predecessor, with a flat 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED display and uniform bezels, but the rear gets a notable redesign.

The three rear cameras now sit on a small, pill-shaped island rather than protruding individually from the glass back. This is a subtle but visible change that aligns it with the look of Samsung’s upcoming Ultra variant.

The device’s dimensions are almost identical to the Galaxy S25+, though thicker than the short-lived S25 Edge.

This suggests Samsung has shelved its ultra-slim experiment for now, likely due to weak sales and mixed feedback around battery life.

The S26+ will reportedly continue Samsung’s dual-chip strategy, with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 powering around 75% of units globally. The new Exynos 2600 will feature in select markets.

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon confirmed during the company’s Q4 earnings call that Snapdragon chips will again dominate the S26 lineup.

Battery capacity is expected to remain around 4,900mAh but Samsung is finally boosting wireless charging speeds for the first time in six years.

According to ETNews, the S26 and S26+ will support 20W wireless charging, while the Ultra model jumps to 25W, which is nearly halving charge times compared to the previous 15W limit.

Camera specs remain largely unchanged, with a 50MP main sensor, 12MP ultrawide and 10–12MP telephoto expected.

The S26+ will ship with Android 16 and One UI 8.5, plus full Qi2 magnetic wireless charging support – a first for Samsung’s flagship range.

The Galaxy S26 series, including the S26, S26+ and Ultra, is tipped to be unveiled at Samsung’s January Unpacked event, with sales starting in February.