Highlights
- The S26 Ultra is expected to retain a 200MP main sensor but introduce a new HP2+ version with better light intake, plus dual telephoto lenses.
- New renders reveal a thinner body (7.8mm), extended camera island and built-in Qi2 magnets for MagSafe-like wireless charging.
- The Ultra may feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, a 5,500mAh battery, and 60W fast charging. The S26 Edge and Pro also get camera upgrades with the Pro possibly running on Exynos.
Samsung is gearing up for the launch of its Galaxy S26 series, expected to debut in January 2026. The lineup is rumoured to include Galaxy S26 Edge, Galaxy S26 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra. While recent leaks showcased the design of the Galaxy S26 Edge, the latest reports now shed light on the camera setup of the Ultra variant and also give us a look at some new renders. Here’s a roundup of all new reports.
Galaxy S26 Ultra Camera Specifications (Leaked)
Caption – Tipster Roland Quandt’s recent post on X. (Screenshot by Gizmochina)
According to tipster Roland Quandt post on X (formerly Twitter), the Galaxy S26 Ultra will also feature a 200MP main camera and a 50MP ultra-wide lens but with changes in its telephoto setup. It is expected to include a new 12MP telephoto camera alongside a 50MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom.
The leak further reveals that the 12MP telephoto will use the Samsung S5K3LD sensor, supporting 3x optical zoom. While Quandt specified details for this sensor, he did not share information about the other lenses.
Additional reports suggest the S26 Ultra could adopt a new HP2+ primary sensor with nearly a 1-inch size and f/1.4 aperture, enabling 47% more light intake compared to its predecessor. Tipster Ice Universe on Weibo also claimed the new telephoto camera will feature an f/2.4 aperture and 20% more pixels than the S25 Ultra’s 10MP telephoto, while another telephoto with f/2.9 aperture will deliver 38% more light intake.
Caption – Popular Weibo tipster Ice Universe’s recent post. (Screenshot by Gizmochina)
For reference, the Galaxy S25 Ultra came with a 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP2 primary sensor, a 50MP Samsung JN3 ultra-wide lens, a 10MP Sony IMX754 telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP Sony IMX854 periscope telephoto lens offering 5x optical zoom.
Galaxy S26 Pro and Ultra Design Leaks
SmartPrix, in its recent report, has also shared new renders of the Galaxy S26 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra, likely based on CAD files, following yesterday’s leak of the S26 Edge.
Caption – New CAD renders of the Galaxy S26 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra. (Image credit – Smartprix)
In terms of design, both the Pro and Ultra will retain a similar camera module but with an extended island design reminiscent of the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The major change comes in the slimmer profile: the Galaxy S26 Ultra will reportedly measure 7.8mm (down from 8.2mm), while the S26 Pro could be 6.7mm (down from 7.2mm).
Caption – New CAD renders of the Galaxy S26 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra. (Image credit – Smartprix)
Despite the slimmer bodies, both phones are tipped to include built-in Qi2 magnets, bringing MagSafe-like charging capabilities. The report also suggests the Galaxy S26 Pro may ship with an Exynos chipset, while the Ultra will likely run on Qualcomm’s next-generation Snapdragon flagship.
Galaxy S26 Ultra Specifications (Expected)
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumoured to come with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, paired with a 5,500mAh battery and 60W fast charging support. It will also support magnetic wireless charging, a first for Samsung’s flagship series.
Compared to the S25 Ultra, the new model is expected to be slightly larger, thinner, and designed with rounded corners.
Galaxy S26 Edge and Pro Camera Details
Quandt’s leak also mentions camera details for the other models in the series. The Galaxy S26 Edge is expected to sport a 200MP primary sensor and a 50MP ultra-wide camera, giving it a dual-camera setup similar to the S25 Edge but with an upgraded ultra-wide lens.
The Galaxy S26 Pro is tipped to feature a new 50MP ultra-wide sensor, though details about its main and telephoto cameras remain undisclosed.
FAQs
Q1. What camera upgrades are expected in the Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Answer. The S26 Ultra is tipped to feature a new 200MP HP2+ main sensor with better light intake, plus dual telephoto lenses, 12MP (3x zoom) and 50MP (5x zoom), with improved apertures and pixel density.
Q2. What design changes are coming to the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Pro?
Answer. Both models are expected to have slimmer profiles (Ultra: 7.8mm, Pro: 6.7mm), an extended camera island, and built-in Qi2 magnets for MagSafe-style wireless charging.
Q3. What are the expected specs of the Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Answer. It may launch with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 for Galaxy, a 5,500mAh battery, 60W fast charging, and magnetic wireless charging, marking a first for Samsung’s flagship series
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