What it’s good to know
- Rumors from an alleged abroad itemizing declare the Galaxy S26 might drop its minimal 128GB storage choice for 256GB and a better 512GB choice.
- The Galaxy S26 Plus and Extremely are seemingly staying the identical; nonetheless, different rumors add that the Galaxy S26 might see a $799 beginning value.
- One other tipster claims the bottom mannequin might even obtain a small energy enhance, rising to a 4,300mAh battery.
We’re getting ever nearer to February, and since rumors say that is when the Galaxy S26 collection will launch, extra experiences are rising.
Earlier at present (Jan 26), a publish by SuomiMobiili highlights some potential storage adjustments for the Galaxy S26 (by way of Android Headlines). The publication claims {that a} Finnish retailer has revealed its Galaxy S26 collection itemizing somewhat early, revealing one thing new: the bottom Galaxy S26 is updating its storage choices. In accordance with its discovery, the Galaxy S26 might chuck its minimal 128GB storage choice.
The rumor would not allege that the gadget will settle with just one configuration. Two are nonetheless within the playing cards; nonetheless, the gadget might begin at 256GB, and doubtlessly a better 512GB choice.
Rumors add that the S26 Plus might stay related (256GB, 512GB), in addition to the Galaxy S26 Extremely with a 256GB, 512GB, and a 1TB choice. That is the place issues get attention-grabbing, as different rumors urged an identical chance for the Galaxy S26. X tipster TheGalox_ additionally purported a 256GB beginning config for the mannequin and a 512GB, however there’s extra: costs.
For the reason that storage has (supposedly) modified, the Galaxy S26 might begin at $799. The Galaxy S26 Plus might start at $999, whereas the S26 Extremely might begin at $1,299.
Adjustments are rumored, however not likely?
The storage sizes for the Galaxy S26 collection have been comparatively unknown. There was a rumor early final 12 months that mentioned the S26 Extremely, which has been kind of reiterated in these alleged Finnish listings. A 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB choice was rumored final March. So, in a manner, you may say that it is “enterprise as standard.” Moreover, there was one other rumor concerning the Galaxy S26 collection’ battery capacities.
Tipster Ahmed Qwaider claims the Galaxy S26 might see a slight enhance, rising to 4,300mAh with 25W charging. The S26 Plus might stay at 4,900mAh with 45W charging, and the S26 Extremely might see a 5,000mAh battery with 60W. The Extremely’s rumored capability has flip-flopped somewhat over the previous 12 months, so we’ll need to see what occurs throughout Samsung’s launch.
Android Central’s Take
If I am sincere—and contemplating what these leaks are actually about—what’s being talked about for the bottom mannequin sounds intriguing. There’s additionally the alleged beginning value ($799), which strains up precisely the place the mannequin began out when the Galaxy S25 launched with 128GB. At face worth, it appears shoppers might get extra storage for a similar value. These are rumors, so I am not leaping for pleasure simply but, however in a time the place we’re all involved for rising costs, particularly for our digital gadgets, this could possibly be a great factor.