A leak has revealed the weight and thickness of the new Samsung Galaxy S26 models
By ForGeeks
As the release date for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series nears (expected to be announced in the first three months of 2026), a new leak has surfaced online, shedding light on the weight and thickness of the three expected models. The data is provided by well-known insider @UniverseIce and concerns the standard versions of the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus and S26 Ultra. There’s no word on a successor to the Galaxy S25 Edge, and it’s possible that it may never arrive.
According to the leaks, the base model Galaxy S26 will weigh about 164 grams and be 6.9mm thick, making it slightly lighter and thinner than the iPhone 17. At the same time, compared to the Galaxy S25, which weighs 162 grams and is 7.2mm thick, the S26 looks a bit bulkier. Next in the lineup, the Galaxy S26 Plus weighs approximately 191 grams and has a thickness of 7.3 mm. Preliminary reports suggest that this model will be lighter and thinner than the iPhone 17 Pro, as a comparable iPhone is likely to be a little heavier and thicker.
As for the top model, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, it’s expected to weigh 214 grams and be about 7.9mm thick. Next year, this smartphone will be slightly lighter and thinner than the iPhone 17 Pro Max. A similar model, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, weighs about 218 grams and has a thickness of 8.2 mm, which is almost the same as the older model of the previous generation.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is also expected to weigh about 218 grams and have a thickness of 8.2 mm.
In general, there’s little noticeable difference between the 2025 and 2026 models, as well as their Apple counterparts, right now. Today’s consumers don’t seem to be showing much demand for ultra-thin smartphones. To that end, rumors are swirling that Samsung has canceled the Galaxy S26 Edge series, as well as the planned iPhone Air series, because it was rumored not to be getting the interest it expected.
