Leaked Details
A former employee at a Samsung supplier revealed on LinkedIn that they had worked on a “new camera button with swipe gesture functionality” for the Samsung Galaxy S26.
New evidence spotted by Android Authority shows Samsung at least explored the possibility.
Comparison to Other Phones
Phones like the OPPO Find X8 series, vivo X200 Ultra, and OPPO Find X9 series have already aped iPhones in this regard.
History of Samsung Camera Buttons
The last Samsung phone with a dedicated camera key may have been 2014’s Galaxy K Zoom, which was effectively an Android‑powered digital camera that could make calls.
Current Status
Unfortunately, apparent Galaxy S26 series renders don’t show this camera button, and prominent leakers haven’t mentioned it, suggesting the idea was dropped.
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