The difference between Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus could widen further in 2026 as Samsung is reportedly testing a new camera path for the latter model.

New findings (via ErencanYılmaz) suggest that Samsung is still testing a new camera setup for the Galaxy S26 Plus. The company may have been considering a different camera module for the Plus model, while keeping the base intact.

Samsung has been testing the Galaxy S26 series for a couple of months now. The company probably has two camera configurations on the table. It’s said that the third setup with sensor recycle hasn’t been added for the Galaxy S26 Plus.

Earlier, Korea’s TheElec reported that Samsung has canceled camera upgrades for the Galaxy S26 to keep the price unchanged. The fact remains true that the report didn’t mention the “Plus” model in the entire news post.

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Galaxy S26 may use the same camera as the S25, but the S26 Plus may improve at least two sensors. Samsung is expected to bring S5KGNG and S5K3LD cameras to the Plus version next year, improving the imaging capabilities.

New Cameras:

• Main – 50MP ISOCELL S5KGNG (replacing 50MP ISOCELL S5KGN3)
• Telephoto – 12MP ISOCELL S5K3LD (replacing 10MP ISOCELL S5K3K1)

Even though Samsung upgrades the S26 Plus camera, the Ultrawide and Front sensors may remain the same as the S25 and S25 Plus. The new 12MP Telephoto may not be fully utilized, but trimmed down to 10MP resolution.

For years, Samsung used to keep minimal hardware differences between its Galaxy S Standard and Plus models. We’ve seen the main distinction in screen size, battery, and charging, but it’s probably widening with the camera module in 2026.

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