A new leak suggests the regular Galaxy S26 is getting very slim and very modern on charging, with a 6.9mm body and a built-in Qi2 coil. Combined, these could make the standard model sound closer to the ultra-thin vibe Samsung reserved for the Edge.
The details come from the reliable @UniverseIce, who claims that full Qi2 support is on the cards for snug magnetic charging, not just “Qi2-ready” with a special case like with the current-gen Galaxy smartphones.
And, while not quite up to the standard set by the 5.8mm Galaxy S25 Edge, 6.9mm still represents a significantly thinner phone than most current flagships, many of which measure in at well over 8mm.
If the rumours are true, the Galaxy S26 would both be thinner than the Galaxy S25 and finally line up with the latest magnetic chargers and accessories in a clean, snap-to fit.
However, that’s a problem for the Edge; the gap to Samsung’s ultra-slim experiment has started to shrink, and the Edge’s main purpose has started to blur as a result.
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You’d be choosing between very thin and extremely thin, while the regular model adds the everyday win of native Qi2 magnets for stands, battery packs, and car mounts.
The leak also points to three rear cameras aligned in a vertical pill, something not offered by the ultrathin alternative, but no sensor specs yet. It’s safe to assume it’ll be a combination of the usual wide, ultrawide, and tele footprint until we hear more, though we’re hoping for more meaningful upgrades than in recent years.
The design language looks polished too, with that supposed vertical pill rear camera housing echoing Samsung’s recent hardware. It’s nothing new or wild, just cleaner lines around a slimmer frame.
Timing is the last piece of the S26 puzzle, and the same reports suggest the S26 family could arrive in February or March, with one South Korean source pointing to February 25. That would be slightly later than this year’s January window, but still in line with Samsung’s usual early-year rhythm.
A thinner design paired with proper Qi2 charging and flagship-level cameras makes the regular S26 sound like the smart default. The Edge, on the other hand, will need a clearer purpose beyond just a few millimetres of difference, or the base model could easily become the one that feels better to live with on a day-to-day basis.
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