Rumors about the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra suggest that the upcoming flagship may only offer subtle upgrades over its predecessor, the Galaxy S25 Ultra. While Samsung fans were hoping for groundbreaking changes, early reports indicate that the S26 Ultra’s improvements might be limited to minor tweaks in design, display, and charging capabilities.
Leaked specifications of Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to feature slimmer bezels, offering a more expansive screen-to-body ratio compared to the S25 Ultra. However, according to tipster PandaFlash X, the highly anticipated under-display camera (UDC) technology will remain exclusive to the Galaxy Z Fold lineup. The S26 Ultra will retain the existing punch-hole camera design, with the same 12MP selfie camera and Infinity-O display as the current flagship.
One of the most requested upgrades—faster charging speeds—may not materialize with the S26 Ultra either. Samsung is expected to stick with 45W charging, something Samsung has been using for years. So, at best, the brand will switch to a different charging protocol so that your existing accessory becomes incompatible, and you get to experience the feel of a new adapter.
In fact, the tipster mentioned that it “might be 45w or between 50w”. So, for those with the existing adapter and a plan to upgrade next year, you may feel the need to buy another adapter with extra packaging and added harm to this planet. Not to mention, this decision could (or should) disappoint many users waiting for the Galaxy S26 lineup.
The S26 Ultra will get a chip upgrade, though. It’s rumored to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset, with some regions potentially receiving the Exynos 2600. While this promises improved processing power, it remains to be seen how significant the performance gains will be over the S25 Ultra.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra set a high bar, selling 1 million units in just 21 days in South Korea, thanks to the new Galaxy AI Subscription Club. But it remains to be seen if the successors will achieve the same success.
Waiting for the Galaxy S26 Ultra was previously considered to be a good idea for those who aren’t in urgent need of an upgrade, as this year’s flagships offer only a few minor upgrades. But, if the rumors are true, Samsung’s approach to the S26 lineup isn’t any different.
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