Samsung says Galaxy S26 vertical camera is a ‘core identity’ — it’s also a core problem

Samsung says the Galaxy S26’s rounded shape and vertical triple-camera layout are central to its design identity.

Executives Lee Ji-young and Lee Il-hwan framed the look as a consistent signature across Galaxy phones.

The article argues the design is polished but increasingly generic, blending in with rival phones like the iPhone and Pixel line.

It also notes a practical downside: the camera bump can make the phone wobble on flat surfaces.