Samsung just unveiled its 7th generation foldables and the Galaxy Watch 8 series, but next year’s S series ‘Ultra’ flagship remains in conversation. The latest leak points to some long-awaited camera upgrades for the S26 Ultra.
According to a report from Android Headlines, the upcoming S Ultra flagship is being tested with a 12MP 3x telephoto camera. Samsung has been using its age-old 10MP sensor for this purpose in its S Ultra flagships since 2021’s Galaxy S21 Ultra. While the existing hardware provides satisfactory results—mostly thanks to ongoing improvements in image processing—a sensor upgrade (possibly to a larger one) could bring notable improvements to the final output. It will also be paired with Samsung’s next-generation ProVisual engine for better image processing.
The main camera reportedly retains the same 200MP ISOCELL HP2 sensor as the S25 Ultra but uses a new lens setup, possibly to reduce camera bump or enhance clarity.
The front-facing camera is also expected to receive an upgrade after years of stagnation. This is accompanied by a new laser AF sensor, likely aimed at improving focus speed and accuracy, especially on close-up subjects. Unfortunately, specific details about the selfie camera upgrade remain unknown for now.
On the hardware side, the Samsung-made 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (or 8 Elite 2) has reportedly been scrapped, meaning the S26 Ultra will instead feature a TSMC-manufactured chip built on a 3nm node, and this version will be used globally. As for design, the phone is said to follow Samsung’s new slim approach, measuring just 7.x mm in thickness. The display size remains 6.9 inches, though bezels may shrink slightly as part of ongoing refinements.
Previous reports suggested no major camera overhaul was expected in the S Ultra lineup until 2028. This latest leak fits that narrative—offering refinements, not a revolution.
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