Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro: first details about the new flagship

Insiders have revealed key specs about Samsung’s upcoming compact flagship. The smartphone, which will be released in early 2026, will get an upgraded screen and a larger battery.

What’s known so far:

• Diagonal 6.27 inches (vs. 6.2″ for the S25)
• Dynamic AMOLED 2X technology
• Smaller bezels
• Boosted brightness and color accuracy

• Battery 4175 mAh (marketing value 4300 mAh)
• Fast charging support (expected up to 45W)
• Qi2 wireless charging

• Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 or Exynos 2600 processor
• 12GB of RAM
• Improved NFC module
• The device will retain the concept of «compact flagship», emphasizing ergonomics and basic features rather than maximum performance.

When to wait?

The Galaxy S26 lineup is scheduled to be officially unveiled in January 2026. The models are expected to go on sale in the first quarter.

The news comes after a leak from a verified Digital Chat Station insider. The source had previously revealed the exact specs of the new devices multiple times before they were officially announced.