New Galaxy S26 Plus Leak Suggests the Plus Model Is Getting Surprisingly Huge
Minor changes were expected in the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, but a new leak has surprised everyone. Most of the changes are in the Galaxy S26 Plus, and they are quite surprising. Something unexpected has been done with the Galaxy S26 Plus.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus may have a 6.9-inch display
According to new tech leaks, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus’s display has been increased from 6.7 inches to 6.9 inches, similar to Apple’s Max model. Its display will be the same size as the Ultra model.
If this leak is true, you can enjoy the Ultra’s display at a lower price than the Ultra model. The Plus model has always been a middle ground between the base and Ultra models. This time, it has been changed to be on par with the Ultra model.
Previous leaks suggested that the S26 series would be similar to the Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup. But according to this new leak, this could be an interesting change.
Built-in Qi2 Magnetic Charging is highly likely
The leaks aren’t limited to just the screen size. Both the leaked spec sheet and recent reports point towards native Qi2 support in the Galaxy S26 lineup.
This means Samsung is focusing on built-in magnetic charging this time; Samsung might adopt wireless charging this time. Users have been waiting for this feature for a long time.
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Camera upgrades still a mystery
There’s also new confusion regarding the cameras. Previous leaks claimed that the base and Plus models would retain the old 10MP 3x telephoto lens that has been used for years.
However, this new leak mentions a 12MP 3x telephoto camera instead.
It’s unclear whether this is a typo or a genuine hardware upgrade, but given how long Samsung has relied on the 10MP sensor, even a minor upgrade to 12MP would be welcome. Charging Speed: The Ultra Finally Gets a Boost
Charging speeds in Galaxy phones have barely changed in the last few generations, and this trend is expected to continue with the S26 lineup — at least for the base model. Galaxy S26: Still limited to 25W charging
Galaxy S26 Ultra: Reportedly increasing from 45W to 60W wired charging
It will feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset (Exynos 2600 / MediaTek in some countries{its expected not confirm news}) and a 5000 mAh battery. The Ultra could offer significantly better battery backup.
Galaxy S26 Launch Timeline May Shift to February
Various leaks suggest that Samsung might launch the Galaxy S26 a little later than usual.
Reliable tipster Ice Universe claims that Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S26 series at a Galaxy Unpacked event in February, with retail sales starting in March. This would be a departure from the early January launches of recent years.
According to reports, Samsung needs the extra time to finalize next-generation chip production and market-specific configurations. Galaxy S26 Ultra: What to Expect
Leaks about the Galaxy S26 Ultra reveal several improvements:
- Rounded corners for better in-hand comfort
- Thinner 7.9mm profile
- 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display (up to 3,000 nits)
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 globally
- Qi2 magnetic wireless charging and satellite connectivity
- 200MP main camera with a wide f/1.4 aperture
- One UI 8.5 based on Android 16 with new Galaxy AI features
Final Thoughts
If these leaks prove accurate, the Galaxy S26 Plus could be one of Samsung’s most compelling phones in recent years – offering an ultra-sized display, magnetic charging, and significant upgrades without pushing users into flagship pricing territory.
However, the screen size changes and camera specifications are still unconfirmed. Hopefully, Samsung will clarify things at Galaxy Unpacked early next year.
Until then, it’s best to remain cautiously optimistic.
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