Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series is set to launch next January, but early leaks are already giving us a clearer idea of what the lineup could look like. This time it’s not CAD renders or early prototypes with experimental designs—it’s accessories. Protective cases and glass films have surfaced, and they strongly suggest Samsung isn’t sticking to the S25’s design language.
The S26 family is expected to arrive in three versions: the S26 Pro, the S26 Ultra, and the S26 Edge (possibly marketed as the S26 Air). Renders shared earlier in the year suggested that the Pro and Ultra would carry forward Samsung’s familiar clean design with separate camera lenses housed within a pill-shaped island, while the Edge would take a more experimental route. The new accessories back that up.
Images of camera protective films posted by leaker Ice Universe show the S26 Edge with a “camera bar” stretching right across the back—something Samsung hasn’t done before in the Galaxy S line. In contrast, the Pro and Ultra stick with more conventional modules. Case leaks add another wrinkle: the Edge model is shown with built-in magnetic rings, which makes alignment of wireless charging coils inside the phone and accessories much easier.
It suggests Samsung is finally adding support for magnetic accessories, a move that would mirror Google’s recent Pixel 10 approach. That said, it will be interesting to see whether the Ultra, with its built-in S Pen, will also support the feature.
Hopes for other upgrades, such as faster charging and an improved 3x telephoto, were recently dashed by certification listings and leaks. Even so, the appearance of these accessories suggests Samsung has finalized the basics of the design, even if branding details remain under wraps.
If accurate, Samsung is preparing a more diverse Galaxy S26 lineup than usual. A bold Edge variant could appeal to those who want something different, while the Pro and Ultra keep the formula familiar.
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