Samsung's Galaxy S26 Edge Leak Reveals an Uncanny Resemblance to the iPhone 17 Pro

Leaked renders show the Galaxy S26 Edge's new rear camera layout to achieve a thinner profile.

 The first side-by-side render look at the rumored Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge. Image: OnLeaks x AndroidHeadlines

The tech world is buzzing, and it’s not just about the imminent launch of the new iPhone 17 series. As we get closer to that event, another highly anticipated device, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge, is stepping into the spotlight with its own set of compelling rumors.

New leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge suggest a significant departure from its recent predecessors. These CAD renders, shared by the well-known leaker OnLeaks in collaboration with Android Headlines, hint at a new back design that bears an uncanny resemblance to the rumored iPhone 17 Pro. This is a rare and interesting moment in the industry, as talk of design similarities is circulating for two flagship phones that have yet to be officially released.

The Curious Case of the Camera Bar

The leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge reveal a new back camera bar. This horizontal bar houses two camera lenses and a single LED flash, all positioned on the left side. While this design is a fresh take for Samsung, it mirrors leaked images of the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro, which also features a horizontal camera bar. A key distinction, however, is that the iPhone 17 Pro's leaked images show a triple-camera setup, while the Galaxy S26 Edge renders depict two. The rumored design from the CAD renders also retains the same boxier form factor as its predecessor, the Galaxy S25 series.

The Quest for a Thinner Profile

A leaked render of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge showcases the device's new horizontal camera bar. Image: OnLeaks x AndroidHeadlines

The design leak raises a fascinating question: is this new camera bump simply a copy of the iPhone 17 Pro, or is there a functional reason behind it? According to the leaks from Android Headlines, the primary motivation for this design change is to achieve an incredibly thin profile. While it's not yet clear how the final design will be constructed to reach this goal, the leaks suggest the total thickness, including the camera bump, will be around 5.5mm. This would make the new Galaxy S26 Edge noticeably thinner than the Galaxy S25 Edge, which was approximately 5.8mm thick.

What Else Is Rumored?

Beyond the striking design, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge is rumored to replace the Plus variant in the Galaxy S26 family, meaning we may not see a Galaxy S26 Plus at the next Unpacked event. Other potential upgrades include the addition of Qi2 magnetic charging support, a feature also rumored for the new Pixel 10 series and the iPhone 17 Pro. The device is also expected to be powered by the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, and a battery capacity increase is also anticipated.

As these are still just initial rumors, we can expect more clarity as we get closer to the official release of the Galaxy S26 series. The final product might be different, but for now, the conversation about this design shift is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about topics in the tech world.