You seem to hate the Galaxy S26’s design. What now?

Among the few certain things about the Galaxy S26 series is that it’ll be the next big thing for Android smartphones, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra will be one of the most important devices of 2026. What’s less certain is whether Samsung’s likely redesign of the top-tier flagship is a good idea, and your opinion about it should make the company worried.

You hate the potential Galaxy S26 Ultra redesign

One of the many leaks about the Galaxy S26 Ultra revealed how the back of the device may look. As we’ve seen in earlier images, the phone will have an isolated island for three of the cameras on its back. That would make it look similar to several other Samsung smartphones, and most of you don’t really like the idea.



At the time of the writing of this article, over 37% of you have said in our poll that you don’t like the new design because it looks like Samsung’s cheap phones. It’s not all negative, though, as 26% are considering it a refreshing change, and 12% think it gives the phone a distinctly Samsung look. About a quarter of you are unbothered, saying you don’t care, which is likely the smartest approach.



However, 37% is a lot of people who don’t like the new design for one specific reason. If I were a Samsung executive, I’d certainly feel worried about those responses.

Samsung’s Ultra phones are losing their charm

The redesign of the Galaxy S26 Ultra cameras may not be exactly a surprise, but it’s a misstep. Samsung started it with the cameras of the Galaxy S25 Edge, then it continued with the Galaxy Z Fold 7, but it shouldn’t turn it into a trend with next year’s Ultra.

Both the S25 Edge and Z Fold 7 have a lot more going on in terms of design than the cameras on the back. One is the unsuccessful but outstanding ultra-slim flagship, and the other is the very well-received foldable flagship of the company. Both are niche devices meant for limited audiences with specific interests.