Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected 50MP 5x zoom periscope camera, same as S24 Ultra.
It could ship with a Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip with improved cooling & 60W fast charging.
New pill-shaped camera design, launch tipped for Jan 2026.
With the iPhone 17 launch, attention has shifted to the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, expected to debut in January 2026. While the company has been tight-lipped on the details, rumours on the top-of-the-line Galaxy S26 Ultra model keep pouring in. The latest leak suggests that the handset will arrive with the same 50MP with 5x optical zoom periscope camera as its predecessor.
SurveyAccording to tipster Ice Universe, the 1/2.52″ 0.7μm 50 MP sensor, which was also used on the S24 Ultra, could be used on the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra as well as Galaxy S27 Ultra. However, the Galaxy S26 Ultra could sport a thicker rear camera bump.
Here are all the other details that we know so far about the Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G specs (Expected)
In terms of hardware, it could be powered by the 3nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset, paired with an upgraded vapour cooling chamber for sustained performance. Powering it all could be a 5,000mAh battery with support for 60W fast charging, a notable step up from its predecessor.
On the design front, Samsung might be taking inspiration from the Galaxy Z Fold 7 by introducing a pill-shaped camera island, moving away from the floating lens setup we’ve seen in recent Ultra models.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G launch timeline (Expected)
If Samsung follows its usual trend, the Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G could arrive in January 2026 alongside the other two members of the lineup. This time, the brand is also being tipped to replace the standard Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus with a new Galaxy S26 Pro and a Galaxy S26 Edge. However, none of these details is officially confirmed.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G price in India (Expected)
Based on reports, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G price could start at around Rs 1,59,990 in India for the base variant.
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