There's a new leak indicating Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra will prioritize design minimalism and charging improvements, leaving battery capacity intact. According to Weibo leaker, Ice Universe, Samsung intends to have the Galaxy S26 Ultra less than 8mm thick, a significant reduction from the Galaxy S25 Ultra's 8.2mm thickness.

Even with the slimmer design, the phone will allegedly carry the same 5,000mAh battery Samsung used in earlier Ultra models. This might be a letdown for users looking for a power upgrade, as against flagships from rivals, such as the OnePlus 13, which will have bigger batteries due to silicon-carbon technology.

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Notably, the leak also suggests that the Galaxy S26 Edge will gain from newer battery technology,

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