Samsung‘s top-of-the-line flagship for 2026, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, has been making headlines for some time — and the latest leak appears to confirm its chipset.
Galaxy S26 Ultra’s firmware (spotted by SamMobile) includes a reference to “qcom, pmk8850″—a hint that the upcoming Ultra model may be powered by Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip. For comparison, the Snapdragon 8 Elite in the S25 Ultra carried the identifier SM8750, making this a likely successor. However, it’s still unclear what “pmk” (as opposed to the usual “SM”) actually signifies. Could it point to the previously rumored Samsung-fabricated 2nm variant of the chip? That remains to be seen. Either way, the leak reinforces the likelihood of another Snapdragon-exclusive Ultra model.
For those unfamiliar, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 is expected to debut with a reworked Oryon CPU, reportedly pushing clock speeds up to 4.6GHz in the standard version, and up to 4.74GHz in the “for Galaxy” edition—possibly the one labeled “pmk8850” in the firmware. Early performance estimates suggest a substantial leap over the previous generation, with up to 25% better overall performance and industry-leading GPU capabilities. The Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset is expected to be officially announced in September.
As for the S26 Ultra, rumors point to a massive 6.9-inch OLED display with improved brightness and color accuracy, a 200MP main camera with a wider aperture, and a 50MP 5x periscope zoom lens. Buyers may get a choice of 12GB or 16GB RAM, while a 5,000mAh battery and faster 60W charging could bring meaningful improvements in day-to-day use. Despite its size, the phone is said to be slimmer and lighter than previous Ultra models, offering a more comfortable feel in hand.
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 software is also expected to introduce more advanced AI features, with tools designed to assist with tasks, enhance photography, and streamline everyday use.
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