Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected Jan 2026 India debut with Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset & bigger cooling chamber.
It may come with a redesigned camera island with 200MP Sony sensor + triple lens setup.
The phone could pack a 5,000mAh battery, 60W fast charging, priced around Rs 1,59,990 in India.
Samsung’s next premium flagship phone, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, has been in the rumour mills for months ahead of its launch. The handset, expected to make its debut in early 2026, is rumoured to feature some significant changes and upgrades in the years to come. The device is likely to undergo a design overhaul with the return of the rear camera island, which will house three vertically aligned sensors and a fourth camera positioned beside them. Additionally, it is also likely to feature thinner bezels, a slightly increased display, and rounder corners.
SurveyApart from this, the handset is also likely to receive some significant hardware upgrades, including improved 60W charging support. Here’s all we know about the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G release timeline (Expected)
Samsung typically launches its Galaxy S series in January, and leaks suggest that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will follow the same schedule, making its India debut in January 2026.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G specs (Expected)
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G could get the 3nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset with a bigger vapour cooling chamber. It could ship with a 5,000mAh battery with 60W fast charging support.
For the camera, the device could get a 200MP Sony primary sensor, a 50MP ultrawide sensor and a 50MP periscope sensor. It may also get a 12MP telephoto sensor.
Speaking of the design, we may get to see a pill-shaped camera island (inspired by the Galaxy Z Fold 7) rather than the floating setup. However, we have not seen any design renders, and so far, there are possibilities that the device may or may not get major design upgrades.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G price in India (Expected)
Based on reports, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G could come with a starting price tag of around Rs 1,59,990 in India, keeping it in the premium bracket as its predecessor.
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