Samsung’s looking to shake up its mainline flagship smartphone series next year, replacing the typical Plus model with a follow-up to the Galaxy S25 Edge and swapping out the standard device for a “Galaxy S26 Pro.” Thanks to a new leak, we’re finally getting a clearer picture on what the S26 Pro might actually be, and so far, it’s sounding pretty familiar.
Leaker Digital Chat Station shared some early specs for the Galaxy S26 Pro on their Weibo account, suggesting the device will pair a 6.27-inch display with a 4,300mAh battery (via GSMArena). It’s the second time we’ve heard that battery size in recent weeks, and compares well to the Galaxy S25, which sports a 6.2-inch screen powered by a 4,000mAh cell. For Samsung fans, the Pro sounds like the best of both worlds, pairing a nice — if not massive — battery upgrade with the same smaller display size that typically fills this entry-level space.
That said, I’m sure some buyers will be disappointed with the company’s continued disinterest in silicon-carbon batteries. While they undoubtedly have downsides — and Samsung has spent much of the last decade being as cautious as possible over its batteries — it’s hard not to compare this fairly-modest 4,300mAh battery with the 6,260mAh one found in the similarly-sized (but China-exclusive) OnePlus 13T.
To that end, it’s still up in the air on how this particular device — clearly a follow-up on this year’s base Galaxy S25, judging by physical size alone — has earned its “Pro” moniker. While new Edge and Ultra models will both immediately have their own obviously unique factors, the Galaxy S26 Pro could either have some new upgrade we haven’t seen in leaks yet, or it could be a simple rebranding to the typical base model experience. Expect plenty of leaks throughout the coming months to fill in those gaps.
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