5 rumored Samsung Galaxy S26 upgrades – from chipset surprises to magnetic charging

It’s almost January, which means a whole load of new Samsung Galaxy flagships are (probably) just around the corner.

We don’t yet know whether the Galaxy S26 line will arrive in January or February (the initially touted March release date now seems unlikely), but we do at least have a pretty good idea of what to expect from these next-gen Android phones thanks to a host of leaks and rumors.

So, in this article, I’ll be breaking down five of the biggest Galaxy S26 rumors to get you excited (or not) for the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, all of which look primed to rival Apple's new iPhone 17 line.

Chipset changes