Latest rumors suggest that Samsung may have changed the body size of the standard Galaxy S26 at the last minute.Fine-tuning was performedThe dimensional data previously sent to accessory manufacturers has been updated, with slight increases in length, width, and height for the new design.
The slight increase in body size is likely to accommodate a larger capacity battery.
The report indicates that the final dimensions of the Galaxy S26 are 149.5 x 71.6 x 7.24mm, with a thickness of 10.44mm at the camera module protrusion. In comparison, the dimensions previously provided to accessory manufacturers were 149.3 x 71.4 x 6.96mm.
While the size adjustment is minor, the most notable change is the increase in thickness from 6.96mm to 7.24mm. This has led to speculation that Samsung may be fitting a larger battery into the standard Galaxy S26, thereby improving battery life.
However, given Samsung's conservative approach to battery capacity in its standard flagship models in recent years, it is still impossible to confirm whether this change is directly related to battery upgrades.
Compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy S25, the Galaxy S26 will be taller, wider, and slightly thicker.
In addition, rumors also mention that the Galaxy S26 is expected to adoptFlat screen design (flat screen), the triple-lens module on the back of the phone will be integrated into a new oval-shaped island design, and all physical buttons will be concentrated on the right side bezel.
Adding Exynos 2600 and removing the Galaxy S26 Pro product name.
In terms of core specifications, the Galaxy S26 series is expected to feature different configurations depending on the sales market.Samsung's own Exynos 2600 processorAnd Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor.
As for the previous rumors that the standard Galaxy S26 might be renamed Galaxy S26 Pro, the latest news indicates that even though Samsung had such a plan internally, it has now abandoned the idea.
Samsung adjusts production strategy for Galaxy S26 series
In addition, inPrevious reports indicatedAffected by the cancellation of the Galaxy S26 Edge development project, Samsung has changed its plans. Currently, only the OLED screen needed for the Galaxy S26 Ultra has received a production license, and the assembly of the actual device is expected to begin earlier than planned in December this year.
In contrast, the screen production licenses required for the standard version of the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ have been postponed to December, and the assembly schedule of the entire device is estimated to be postponed to January 2026. Therefore, it is possible that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will enter the market first, and the standard version of the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ will be launched later.
