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The curvier design of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s corner radius compared to the S25 Ultra, as well as other premium flagships, is no longer news. It’s a certainty that Samsung will further round the edges of its upcoming Ultra flagship phone to improve ergonomics.
An image showing screen protectors of the Galaxy S26 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro Max side by side, has been shared by Leaker @Universelce on X. The picture makes it clear that despite the higher corner radius angle on the S26 Ultra, the iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature rounder edges.
Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone17 Pro Max pic.twitter.com/qeJv61P0F2 — PhoneArt (@UniverseIce) November 5, 2025
The bigger corner radius enhances the phone’s pocketability and ergonomics. This is especially important on large phones like the S26 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
The leaker shares another image showing how the S26 Ultra will feature a higher corner radius than the S25 Ultra. The S26 Ultra amps up the rounded edges of the S25 Ultra.
S26 Ultra vs S25 Ultra pic.twitter.com/L73AchBPqC — PhoneArt (@UniverseIce) November 5, 2025
It obviously won’t be anywhere close to the iPhone and other Android flagships like the OnePlus 13, but it’s a good improvement compared to the boxy S24 Ultra.
Samsung won’t adopt the same style for the entry-level Galaxy S26 model. Instead, it will possess less rounded edges. It won’t cause an ergonomic issue since it’s a relatively compact phone.
The Galaxy S26 launch might be delayed a bit
The moment of excitement to welcome the Galaxy S26 may have to wait for a month or two extra. We are all used to Samsung releasing the launch timeline of its flagship Galaxy phones. When the company unveiled the S25 lineup in the third week of January this year, it was available for purchase in retail stores a few weeks later. But this time, that won’t be the case with the Galaxy S26 series, as Samsung will officially unveil it in late February 2026.
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Samsung is expected to roll out its next Galaxy devices early next year. The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is expected to include the base Galaxy S26 which we once assumed would be replaced with the Galaxy S26 Pro. With the Galaxy S26 back in the game, new leaks reveal details about its thickness .
Galaxy S26 thickness
The tipster, Ice Universe , shared on X that the base Samsung Galaxy S26 will be 6.9mm thick, not including the rear camera bump. It wouldn’t be an enormous reduction in thickness compared to the standard Galaxy S25, which measures 7.2mm. The Galaxy S26 would only be 0.3mm thinner than its predecessor. Compared to its competitors, the base Galaxy model was already thinner than the 8.6mm Google Pixel 10 and 7.95mm iPhone 17.
The Galaxy S26 Pro was rumoured to be 6.7mm thick. It appears to be cancelled for now. For the slim lineup, the Galaxy S25 Edge measures 5.8mm thin. The Galaxy S26 wouldn’t be as thin as either device. The base S26 will serve as a thin flagship, likely cheaper than the Edge device with more capabilities. At least, in terms of battery and camera, the S26 will surpass the S25 Edge.
From the picture the leaker shared, a Qi2 magnet seems to be part of the design for Galaxy S26. It can be seen on the rear cover. This should be taken with a grain of salt as it might just be a concept and hasn’t been confirmed by Samsung. If the S26 does include integrated magnets, it will be a winning feature for fans.
Other rumours suggest that the base Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus will feature Exynos variants, the S26 Ultra might come with a higher resolution 12MP 3x camera, with improvements in the Camera Assistant app.
Author:Obiajulum Ndubuisi
Obiajulum is a tech enthusiast passionate about writing. When she isn’t writing about gadgets, she will probably be playing badminton, watching a movie, or surfing the internet.
