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Joe Maring \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n
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We\u2019re still several months away from the official unveiling of the Galaxy S26 series, yet a flurry of leaks and rumors have shaped our expectations from Samsung\u2019s upcoming flagship phones. Now, a series of new leaks reveals the specifications of the chipset that will power the Galaxy S26 series, along with the dimensions of the Galaxy S26 Ultra<\/a>.<\/p>\n It is widely understood, and obvious, that Samsung will equip the Galaxy S26 series with new and more powerful chipsets. But, reputed leaker Ice Universe has some details to share. In a recent Weibo<\/a> post, they noted that the Galaxy S26 series will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, set to be released in September 2025. But like other Samsung flagships, the Galaxy S26 is expected to utilize a souped-up \u201cFor Galaxy\u201d variant of the chip, especially made for Samsung.<\/p>\n Ice Universe now states the chipset\u2019s prime core will be clocked at a peak frequency of 4.74GHz. This marks a modest 6% increment over the current generation, which is clocked at 4.47GHz (it\u2019s amusing to see the numbers jumbled around, but we hope it\u2019s not just for optics!).<\/p>\n Notably, Qualcomm\u2019s Snapdragon \u201cFor Galaxy\u201d chips have consistently outperformed regular variants<\/a> that power all other Android flagships. However, this choice of chipset is likely a reflection of Samsung\u2019s possible sense of insecurity in its own fabrication process.<\/p>\n Perhaps, this is good news for buyers of the Galaxy S26 series, since previous Qualcomm chipsets manufactured by Samsung \u2014 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 being the most recent \u2014 have displayed an array of heating and performance issues. These issues resulted in Qualcomm pulling away from Samsung entirely and commissioning TSMC for the entire batch. This time around, Samsung has higher chances of delivering poor yields as it experiments with a 2nm fabrication process, both for the rumored Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 variant and its own Exynos 2600.<\/p>\n Curiously, TSMC is expected to stick to a 3nm fab for the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, although it might transition to a 2nm fab for other clients, primarily Apple, sometime in 2026.<\/p>\n Galaxy S26 Ultra to get leaner, lose weight<\/p>\n In addition to information about Samsung\u2019s choice of chipsets for the Galaxy S26 series, Ice Universe has also shared information about the dimensions of the Ultra model. In a separate Weibo post<\/a>, the leaker said the Galaxy S26 Ultra will be slimmer than 8mm. In comparison, the Galaxy S25 Ultra measures 8.2mm, so it\u2019s worth examining if slicing a few extra millimeters will have any actual benefit to the phone\u2019s utility.<\/p>\n The other notable upgrade is a slight reduction in weight, but the leaker did not share the specifics. The phone is also said to have a slightly bigger display with narrower bezels than before.<\/p>\n Along with these upgrades, the Galaxy S26 Ultra could also feature an upgraded 200MP, although that rumor emerges from a less reliable source. If that happens, the Galaxy S26 Ultra could be an entirely upgraded phone, save for its battery.<\/p>\n![\"Samsung](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-24-at-1.35.22\u202fPM.jpg\"\/ "\\"Screenshot")
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