For months, the Galaxy S26 lineup has been the subject of leaks, most of which suggested a design change. Samsung seems to be ready to ditch the floating camera rings and move to a more solid camera island.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 provided a teaser for this design language. Despite the rumors, there was no real confirmation. That has changed now that Samsung has admitted their error and made it public.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Series To Adopt a Camera Island Design
A One UI 8.5 test build contained rough 3D renders of the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, according to Android Authority. Although these are clearly internal assets and not polished promo shots, they convey the message clearly.
The Galaxy S26 (M1), S26+ (M2), and S26 Ultra (M3) all use a raised, pill-shaped camera module with individual circular cutouts for each lens. This is an interesting change that completely departs from the Galaxy S25 series’ floating lens design.
Additionally, it aligns the S lineup with Samsung’s Fold design language, which it has been perfecting since 2021.
Additionally, the internal code names concur with what previous leaks had suggested. Within the company, Samsung refers to the entire lineup as a part of its “Miracle” project.
Additionally, Samsung’s most recent version of Android 16, One UI 8.5, is anticipated to come preinstalled on these devices at launch. A One UI 8.5 beta is reportedly scheduled for the second week of December for Galaxy S25 owners.
Galaxy S26 Ultra With Rounder Edges
Additionally, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is said to soften in shape, according to rumors. In point of fact, the phone will abandon its typical flat design and substitute rounded corners for sharp edges. These corners will leave behind the familiar design of past Ultra and Note phones. It will be visually closer to the rest of the lineup.
Although the leaked images appear incomplete, their source lends them weight. There is little room for speculation now that the design has been confirmed by Samsung’s own firmware.
The Galaxy S26 family is moving toward a unified design inspired by the Fold. It’s up for debate whether it’s a smart evolution or a waste of space, but one thing is for sure: the official reveal now feels much closer.
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