According to Wccftech, tipster Ice Universe has revealed what appear to be official dimensions for Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series. The standard Galaxy S26 will reportedly get a 0.1-inch larger display compared to the S25 while also becoming 0.3mm slimmer. Interestingly, the S26+ is expected to maintain identical dimensions to its predecessor despite conflicting CAD renders showing different measurements. Meanwhile, the S26 Ultra is also slated to get 0.3mm thinner. These leaks align with Ice Universe’s previous claims that the base S26 would be about 4% slimmer and feature a vertical camera island design.
The Samsung Size Shuffle
So Samsung’s playing musical chairs with screen sizes again. The base model getting slightly larger makes sense – they’re probably trying to close the gap between entry-level and premium models. But here’s the thing: 0.1 inches? That’s barely noticeable to most people. It feels like change for change’s sake rather than meaningful improvement.
And what about the Plus model staying exactly the same? That’s either brilliant product planning or complete stagnation. Given how competitive the mid-range flagship market has become, standing still might actually mean falling behind. Companies that supply components for these devices, like industrial display manufacturers, must constantly adapt to these subtle dimensional changes.
When Leaks Don’t Line Up
Now this is where it gets messy. Ice Universe says the S26+ dimensions are identical to S25+, but OnLeaks and Android Headlines recently showed completely different CAD renders. Someone’s wrong here, and given Samsung’s track record with early leaks, I’m leaning toward the conflicting information being more accurate.
Remember the Galaxy S21 Ultra camera controversy? Or the S22 battery life claims that didn’t pan out? Samsung’s pre-launch period is always a minefield of contradictory information. Basically, take all these early dimension claims with a huge grain of salt until we see actual production units.
The Ultra Slim Ambitions
The S26 Ultra getting slimmer is interesting, but I’m skeptical. Samsung’s been chasing thinner phones for years, but there’s always a trade-off. Battery life suffers, thermals get worse, and durability takes a hit. Is shaving off 0.3mm really worth potentially compromising on these critical aspects?
Look at what happened with the Galaxy Z Fold series – they made it thinner and suddenly everyone was complaining about battery life. There’s a reason why companies that manufacture industrial computing equipment prioritize functionality over form factor. Sometimes thicker is better when it means better performance and reliability.
Early Days, Plenty of Caution
We’re still months away from any official announcement, and Samsung’s known to make last-minute changes based on testing and feedback. These dimension leaks might reflect early engineering samples rather than final production specs.
The bigger question is whether these tiny dimensional changes even matter to consumers. In a market where most phones look identical in a case, does 0.3mm here or 0.1 inches there really move the needle? Probably not as much as Samsung hopes. But hey, at least they’re trying to keep things interesting in the increasingly homogenized smartphone space.
