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Samsung Galaxy S26: First render images found in One UI 8.5 beta

Render pictures of the entire Samsung Galaxy S26 series have been discovered in One UI 8.5 (Image source: TT Technology)
Render pictures of the entire Samsung Galaxy S26 series have been discovered in One UI 8.5 (Image source: TT Technology)
Rather bland render images of the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 Ultra have now appeared in a beta version of One UI 8.5. Additionally, Samsung is finally expected to catch up with Apple and Google by equipping the Galaxy S26 series with integrated magnets for full Qi2 compatibility.

It has already been established how the Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 Ultra will eventually look over the past few weeks and months, even though there is still some uncertainty regarding the exact thickness of the base model, which was reportedly changed at the last minute.

That being said, some more or less unspectacular render images have now been discovered directly in Samsung’s code, or in a current One UI 8.5 test version to be more exact. According to Android Authority, the four images below show the rear design of three new Samsung flagships with the code names M1, M2 and M3. The first refers to the Samsung Galaxy S26, while M2 is likely the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus and M3 the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Galaxy S26 (M1) and Galaxy S26 Plus (M2) render images from One UI 8.5
Galaxy S26 (M1) and Galaxy S26 Plus (M2) render images from One UI 8.5
Galaxy S26 Ultra (M3) render pictures from One UI 8.5
Galaxy S26 Ultra (M3) render pictures from One UI 8.5

As we reported separately today, a leaked magnetic power bank for the Galaxy S26 series suggest that the Samsung smartphones will finally be equipped with built-in magnets, which means that no case is needed for proper usage of Qi2 accessories. Thus far, only the HMD Skyline and four Google Pixel 10 flagship phones offer this practical feature.

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Alexander Fagot, 2025-12- 6 (Update: 2025-12- 6)