Samsung’s next Ultra flagship is already making headlines months before launch. Fresh leaks suggest the Galaxy S26 Ultra could bring notable camera upgrades and even a return to an older design choice.
According to the latest leak, Samsung is testing a raised camera island for the S26 Ultra. The design hasn’t been used since the Galaxy S21 Ultra, with recent models placing each lens directly on the back glass. A larger housing would give Samsung room for bigger sensors and possibly new optics.
The 200MP main sensor is tipped to get better low-light performance, while the 50MP 5x periscope telephoto may see upgraded optics — one reason behind Samsung’s shift back to a raised camera island. However, the periscope sensor size is said to stay the same at 1/2.52-inch. Samsung typically updates its cameras every two generations, so the timing makes sense.
There’s also another possibility that makes things more interesting. While recent leaks suggest the zoom setup won’t see a major upgrade, an earlier leak from March claimed otherwise. Samsung could still be testing a revamped zoom system with bulkier telephoto modules, which would explain the need for a raised camera island to make everything fit.
Aside from the camera island, other design changes could be on the way. Leaker @UniverseIce has claimed the S26 Ultra will ditch its sharp corners in favor of a rounder frame, closer to the standard Galaxy S series. Combined with the possible camera island, the phone could look quite different from the S25 Ultra.
Other specs aren’t expected to change much. A 5,000mAh battery and a Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip are likely. Pricing is expected to start at or over $1,299, the launch price of the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Samsung usually launches the Ultra in January, so the S26 Ultra is likely to arrive in January or February next year with both a fresh look and stronger camera hardware.
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