Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Might Still Skip Over This Anticipated Feature - Current Insights Revealed
The tech world is abuzz with rumours and speculations about Samsung's upcoming flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S26 series. Here's a roundup of the confirmed and rumoured features as of mid-2025.
Chipset and Performance
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to be powered by the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 chipset, slated to launch around September 2025. There are, however, whispers that Samsung might also bring back an Exynos processor, possibly the Exynos 2600, for the Galaxy S26 series, but this is uncertain and initial benchmark results have been unimpressive.
Display
The Galaxy S26 (base model) could feature a slightly larger display of around 6.27 inches, marketed as 6.3 inches, a minor increase from the S25’s 6.2-inch screen. The Galaxy S26 Edge might replace the Plus model with a 6.66-inch (marketed as 6.7-inch) display. The Galaxy S26 Ultra will retain roughly the same display size as the S25 Ultra, around 6.9 inches (6.89 inches), but it will adopt new "CoE" OLED technology offering clearer screens, improved battery life, and potentially slimmer design.
Design and Build
The overall design of the Ultra model is expected to stay largely unchanged with a quad-camera setup in a "P" format but without the individual camera rings seen in previous models. The titanium casing is slightly thinner at about 8.1 mm compared to the S25 Ultra’s 8.2 mm. The camera bump might become noticeably larger due to larger camera sensors and bigger apertures, estimated to be about 3 mm thick. The classic S Pen will still be included with the Ultra but without Bluetooth functionality.
Camera Enhancements
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumoured to feature a significant camera upgrade, including a 200 MP main sensor with new lenses and a larger aperture for improved low-light performance. The 5x periscope telephoto lens is expected to also benefit from a larger aperture, aiding zoom performance in low light.
Battery and Charging
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to keep a 5,000 mAh battery with 45W fast charging, unchanged from the predecessor, but the battery optimization is said to be significantly improved. There are hints of potentially faster charging and maybe slightly larger battery capacity in other S26 models, but this remains speculative.
Software and AI Features
The Galaxy S26 series could introduce multiple AI assistants, potentially enhancing user interaction and device features, although details remain scarce.
As we move towards early 2026, Samsung is expected to officially unveil the Galaxy S26 series. At that time, confirmed specifications will be available. Until then, keep an eye on this space for more updates!
Note: All of the above features remain partly speculative and based on leaks, rumours, and early reports.
Summary Table
| Feature | Galaxy S26 (Base) | Galaxy S26 Edge | Galaxy S26 Ultra | |-----------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------------|------------------------------| | Display size | ~6.27" (6.3") | ~6.66" (6.7") | ~6.9" (6.89"), CoE OLED tech | | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite 2? / Exynos uncertain | Snapdragon 8 Elite 2? / Exynos uncertain | Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 likely / Exynos uncertain | | Camera | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | 200MP main sensor, improved lenses, larger aperture, enhanced 5x telephoto | | Battery | Unknown | Unknown | 5,000 mAh, 45W fast charging, optimized | | Design | Minor changes expected | Minor changes expected | Quad-camera P format, no rings, thinner titanium casing (8.1 mm), larger bump | | S Pen | Not included | Not included | Included, but without Bluetooth | | AI Features | Possible multiple AI assistants (general) | Possible | Possible |
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
- The Galaxy S26 series, including the base model, the Edge, and the Ultra, will reportedly feature cutting-edge technology such as smartphones, gadgets, and OLED displays.
- In the Galaxy S26 series, the Ultra model is anticipated to boast an enhanced camera system with advanced features like a 200 MP main sensor and improved low-light performance, showcasing the evolution of smartphone technology.
