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ZDNET's key takeaways
Galaxy S26 could launch with Samsung's new Exynos 2600 processor.
Expect meaningful camera upgrades across the Galaxy S26 lineup.
Rumors still conflict, but here's what the Galaxy S26 might offer.
It is very early in the Galaxy S26 rumor cycle, but the flagship lineup has Galaxy Z Fold 7's success to match.
There have been confusing details about Samsung's upcoming phones. Earlier, there were rumors of a Galaxy S26 Pro, but they were later discarded. Similarly, some speculated that the Korean company would replace its Plus model with a Galaxy S26 Edge, but recently, another report claimed that there won't be any Edge after the next variant.
Also: I've tested every single Galaxy S25 phone, and my favorite isn't the flagship model
All of this leaves me with vague details, but there are a few things to expect from the base, Plus, and Ultra models. Here's everything I know so far about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 series.
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