Galaxy S26 Ultra Colors Leaked: Familiar Finish Highlights Samsung’s Lack of Originality

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, showcased in its striking Cosmic Orange hue, has set a high bar in smartphone aesthetics. Now, it appears that Samsung may be preparing to follow suit with the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, as indicated by recent leaks that suggest a similar color option is in the works.

Alleged Colors of the Galaxy S26 Ultra: Potentially AI-Generated

The smartphone community is abuzz following a Reddit post by user ‘Direct-Till-2680, ’ which reveals three rumored color options for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Among these, the Cosmic Orange-inspired shade seems poised to draw the most attention. However, skepticism surrounds this leak, with some users questioning its authenticity, including one commenter who remarked, “That color has to be a joke.”

Galaxy S26 Ultra color leak featuring potential Cosmic Orange finish

It’s plausible that Samsung was merely testing various prototypes, leading to these images finding their way online. Insider leaker @OnLeaks has suggested that these visuals may be AI-generated, a possibility that reflects the growing trend of digital art creation tools influencing tech leaks. As evidence, the image accompanying this article was generated by ChatGPT, raising questions about the origins of the purported Galaxy S26 Ultra images.

Very, very, very likely nothing but some other AI generated #GalaxyS26Ultra pics IMO… pic.twitter.com/DQIx11q2eE

— Steve H. McFly (@OnLeaks) October 8, 2025

Determining the accuracy of these claims remains a challenge. It’s worth noting that Samsung has previously introduced an orange finish with the Galaxy S24 series, albeit in a less vibrant tone compared to the iPhone’s striking Cosmic Orange. As the launch date approaches, anticipation builds: could the Galaxy S26 Ultra truly feature this eye-catching color? We welcome your thoughts in the comments section below.

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