Samsung may have reserved the biggest design change for the Galaxy S26 Edge, but the latest Galaxy S26 Ultra leak proves the mega-flagship is also getting a lot of attention from the South Korean giant.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra will continue to have a holster for the S Pen. | Image Credit - Ice Universe
Esteemed leaker Ice Universe has put those rumors to rest today by revealing that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will have built-in S Pen support. An accompanying photo depicts what's apparently the Galaxy S26 Ultra and its curvier corners.
While Samsung wasn't expected to ditch the S Pen just yet, there were concerns that it might no longer have a slot for the stylus.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra might have a better camera system than the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Ice Universe and tipster Roland Quandt have also revealed the phone's camera specs. Three of the four sensors in the quad-camera setup will be upgraded.
Do you think Samsung is making enough of an effort with the Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Yes, it will likely check all the boxes.
19.35%
No, it should have a bigger battery.
74.19%
I haven't heard anything about compelling AI features.
6.45%
The primary 200MP camera will have a wider F1.4 aperture, allowing it to capture 47 percent more light than the 200MP unit on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. This will improve image quality, particularly in dimly lit environments.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra will likely get a new 3x camera.
The 10MP 3x sensor is being tossed out for a new 12MP camera. The sensor is called S5K3LD and is apparently a Samsung-made 1/3-inch unit that has previously been seen on its foldable and mid-range phones. This means it's slightly larger than the sensor it's replacing, so it will theoretically be able to collect more information.
The 50MP 5x camera is also expected to have a bigger F2.9 aperture, which should allow it to collect 38 percent more light.
Per earlier rumors, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature a higher-frequency version of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. This chip will allegedly be the successor to the Snapdragon 8 Elite, which fuels the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
The device is also likely to be thinner, and it may have a camera bump, unlike the current model.
Based on what we have heard so far, the Galaxy S26 Ultra could be a formidable threat to current and upcoming high-end phones. That's crucial, given that the Google Pixel 10 Pro is quite impressive and the upcoming Apple iPhone 17 Pro is rumored to pack a lot of changes.
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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.
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