Samsung Galaxy S26 Leak: A Sneak Peek at Design Changes Worth Noticing

Before the next generation of Samsung’s flagship models is officially released, some secrets have already been leaked. Insider Steve Hemmerstoffer, known by the nickname OnLeaks, has published real photos and videos of mock-ups of the upcoming smartphones – Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra – on the social network X.

The leak allows a detailed view of the new designs, previously known only through computer renders.

In general, the devices maintain design continuity, but the implementation of the camera block differs slightly from the Galaxy S25. Contrary to earlier leaks where the camera block was painted the color of the body, in the new mock-ups, the camera “island” in the white versions of the Galaxy S26 and S26 Ultra is rendered in silver. Meanwhile, the camera block in the black version of the Galaxy S26 Ultra remains painted to match the tone of the back panel.

These mock-ups are typically used by case manufacturers for preparing accessories and accurately reflect the final dimensions and design of the devices.

Steve Hemmerstoffer has a long track record of creating credible renders of various smartphones before their announcement. Such leaks include, notably, Samsung Galaxy S21, Huawei Mate 40, Pixel 5, Sony Xperia XZ4, Google Pixel 4 XL, and more.