Samsung is heading toward the launch of its Galaxy S26 series, but not everyone is impressed with what’s been shown so far. Well-known leaker Ice Universe has been critical of Samsung’s designs in the past, and now he’s calling out the Galaxy S26 Pro’s bezels—drawing comparisons with Xiaomi’s upcoming 16 Pro.
According to Ice Universe, the Galaxy S26 Pro doesn’t show much progress in trimming its bezels, while Xiaomi’s 16 Pro is taking a clear lead thanks to its use of “the most advanced technology in the industry”. The renders he posted show the Xiaomi 16 Pro with slimmer bezels and significantly more rounded corners, while the Galaxy S26 Pro appears almost identical to its predecessor. The leaker even suggested Samsung might be intentionally aligning with Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro look rather than chasing maximum screen-to-body ratio. This leak even reaffirms the previous rumor that Samsung is ditching the Note series’ signature boxy design, starting with the S26 Ultra.
He goes further, saying the Xiaomi 16 Pro could end up being the best-selling non-Ultra Android flagship, potentially putting real pressure on Samsung. That’s partly because Xiaomi seems to be going bigger on hardware as well: the 16 Pro is tipped to feature a 6,300 mAh battery, compared to the Galaxy S26’s modest 4,300 mAh pack.
Meanwhile, Samsung has been criticized for sticking with older camera hardware across multiple generations, while the Xiaomi 16 Pro is rumored to bring notable upgrades — including a larger main sensor — you can check out its leaked camera specifications here.
The Galaxy S26 series is expected in January 2026, while the Xiaomi 16 lineup is rumored to arrive in September 2025.
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