Every year, my inbox is flooded with leaks, but few get me as excited as a detailed breakdown of a flagship phone’s physical specs. The latest whispers about the Samsung Galaxy S26 series don’t just give us vague hints; they tell us exactly how heavy and how thin these phones are going to be.
If these numbers from a prominent tipster hold true, the 2026 Samsung lineup is shaping up to be a profound shift, prioritizing comfort and efficiency. Based on what I’m seeing, we can finally put to rest the myth that bigger and better means heavier.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra Weight Story: A Welcome Diet
When the Galaxy S24 Ultra weighed in at a chunky 232 grams, I remember thinking, “This is getting heavy.” Samsung responded last year, dropping the S25 Ultra down to 218 grams. But here’s the news that truly surprised me: the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to weigh a mere 214 grams.
That’s a full 4-gram reduction compared to its predecessor!
| Model | Leaked Weight (grams) | Leaked Thickness (mm) | Change from S25 Ultra |
| Galaxy S26 Ultra | 214 grams | 7.9 mm | Lighter and Thinner |
A 4g difference might sound small on paper, but when you consider the powerhouse Samsung is packing inside—cameras, processors, batteries—achieving a slimmer profile of 7.9 mm (down from 8.2 mm) is seriously impressive engineering.
The S26 Ultra continues to widen the gulf between itself and its chief competitor, the hefty iPhone 17 Pro Max (which reportedly sits around 233g). For those of us who carry our flagship phones all day, every day, a lighter Samsung flagship is a huge win for comfort.
The Base and Plus: Where Weight Gets Interesting
The story is a little different for the standard and Plus models, but the overall design philosophy is still pushing towards a sleek feel.
| Model | Leaked Weight (grams) | Leaked Thickness (mm) | Change from S25 |
| Galaxy S26 (Base) | 164 grams | 6.9 mm | +2g, but much Thinner |
| Galaxy S26+ | 191 grams | 7.3 mm | +1g, Same Thickness |
The Galaxy S26 Base Model Surprise
While the base model is gaining a barely noticeable 2 grams (from 162g to 164g), I think this is a fantastic trade-off because the phone is getting dramatically thinner. The Galaxy S26 is rumored to hit an incredibly slender 6.9 mm—a significant reduction from the S25’s 7.2 mm frame!
Why the slight weight gain in a slimmer body? The buzz suggests Samsung has boosted the battery capacity on the base S26 by as much as 300 mAh. If they managed to add battery life while slimming the phone down, that small 2g penalty is something I’ll happily pay.
The Galaxy S26 Plus, meanwhile, is expected to see a negligible 1-gram gain, landing at 191 grams, keeping its profile at 7.3 mm. Essentially, the core experience on the Plus isn’t changing physically, which is fine by me since it’s already a very well-balanced device.
The Unexpected Bonus: An S26 Charging Speed We Deserve
If the weight and thickness changes focus on daily comfort, this next leak directly addresses one of my biggest frustrations with past Galaxy flagships: charging speed.
It looks like Samsung is finally ready to pull the trigger on a long-overdue charging upgrade.
Wired Charging: The Boost
For years, Samsung has stuck with 45W wired charging on its Ultra models. That’s fast, but it’s been lagging behind the competition. The latest reports indicate the Galaxy S26 Ultra could jump to a much more competitive 60W wired charging speed. While this doesn’t match the blazing-fast speeds of some Chinese rivals, it’s a necessary and noticeable improvement for the end-user experience.
Wireless Charging: The Six-Year Wait is Over
Perhaps the most exciting part is the wireless charging leak. For nearly six years, Samsung has kept its wireless speeds at a conservative 15W. The Galaxy S26 series finally brings an end to that drought:
- S26 Ultra: Expected to support 25W fast wireless charging.
- S26 and S26 Plus: Expected to support up to 20W fast wireless charging.
This is huge. Faster wireless charging is a quality-of-life upgrade that instantly makes the device feel more premium and modern
Final Takeaway
The Galaxy S26 weight leak combined with the promised charging upgrades paints a picture of a series focused on refinement.
Samsung appears to be trimming the fat where it counts—making the high-end Ultra more manageable while also dramatically slimming down the base model, potentially even while boosting its battery. This isn’t just a spec bump; it’s a design shift that addresses years of feedback regarding bulk and charging speeds.
I’m now incredibly eager to see the final design. If these leaks hold, the Galaxy S26 series won’t just be powerful; it will be noticeably more comfortable and convenient to live with every single day.
