After months of rumours, confusing leaks, and whispers of a new “Edge” variant, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus might be alive and well.
Yep, the Plus could be back, and if you’ve seen the latest CAD renders, you know that Samsung is sticking to the tried-and-true Samsung formula rather than the experimental Edge design.
There was a buzz about the upcoming Galaxy S26 Edge actually replacing the S26 Plus in the next flagship release, but things aren’t looking too positive on that front now. More recent rumours suggest it could actually be the Edge model that gets the boot in the S26 collection.
The new renders, provided by the ever-accurate OnLeaks in collaboration with Android Headlines, suggest that the Galaxy S26 Plus will double down on the classic look, featuring a sharp 6.7-inch flat LTPO AMOLED display, razor-thin bezels, a clean frame, and just a slight curve at the edges to make it comfortable without feeling slippery.
The design tweaks are subtle but smart. The triple-camera setup now sits in a pill-shaped housing, which gives the back a cleaner, more cohesive look.
Inside, things are shaping up well: you can expect the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 or Exynos 2600, likely region dependent. Some leaks also suggest up to 16GB of fast LPDDR5X RAM and a 4,900mAh battery with 45W charging and 15W Qi2 wireless charging. It’s a classic Samsung polish with solid upgrades.
Camera hardware isn’t seeing the massive leap fans were hoping for, but there could be subtle changes even if the core megapixel remains familiar. Current reports suggest that the camera array will include a 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultrawide sensor, and either a 10MP or 12MP telephoto sensor. With some tuning and better processing, perhaps you’ll notice sharper, more consistent shots in real life.
If you want a totally radical invention, this isn’t it. But maybe that’s the point.
After this year’s experiments, Samsung seems to be playing it safe with a phone that feels familiar with a few tweaks. The S26 Plus likely won’t shock anyone, but it serves as a good reminder that the Plus line still holds a strong position in Samsung’s flagship lineup, despite its middle child syndrome.
