The first Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra They point to an important change in the rear: a Chamber Island with a very marked projection reminiscent of the poultry design of the galaxy z fold 7. Although the chassis is thinned to the 7.9 mmthe camera block would stand out 4.5 mmleaving a total height of 12.4 mm In that area. At first glance, the rest of the design language remains continuous with respect to the Ultra S25, with Flat edges and more rounded corners.
Despite the redesign, the leaks point to few changes in photographic hardware. The main sensor of 200 megapixels (1/1.3 ″)now with Opening F/1.4 To capture more light; he Ultra wide angle of 50 megapixels and the Periscopic teleobjective of 50 megapixels with zoom 5x They would continue in place. The least positive note would be in the 10 megapixel 3x teleobjectivethat would use a smaller sensor than the ultra S25. On screen and performance, rumors talk about OLED M14 with COE to improve light transmission and reduce reflexes, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (for Galaxy) In many markets, with possible Exynos 2600 In others.
New design: camera island and a 4.5 mm outgoing
Samsung's ultra family had been betting on the Loose eyes In the rear. With the Galaxy S26 Ultra would go to a CHAMBER ISLAND that unifies the set and adds a High surface similar to view in the last folding of the house. This decision would allow Protect lenseshomogenize the range and, incidentally, introduce a distinctive visual change that differentiates the Ultra S26 from its predecessor. Of course, the movement on the table will be more pronounced if we do not use a cover.
In dimensions, the filtration speaks of 163.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm and 217 gramspractically very similar to the ultra S25, except for the thinning of the chassis .. the key is in the outgoing: those 4.5 mm extra of the module leave a Total height of 12.4 mm at the upper end. In the rest, The button, the port and the inner pen (If maintained) they would not show visible changes in the filtered cad images.
Chambers: same recipe with small adjustments
He Main sensor of 200 megapixels (1/1.3 ″) It would remain, but the Opening up to f/1.4. This adjustment, together with the Computer photography Samsung, it should improve night shots and reduce the use of high ISO. He Ultra wide angle of 50 megapixels would repeat with a field of vision of 120 degreesand the 5x periscopic teleobjective of 50 megapixels It would remain the Long distance teleobjective for distant portraits and scenes.
The most controversial part is the 10 megapixel 3x teleobjectivethat would happen to a somewhat smaller sensor than the ultra S25. In theory, this could negatively affect performance in portraits and interior photographs, although it will be necessary to wait for real evidence and see how much the New brighter main. In any case, the new module would not incorporate larger sensors, but A relocation and a finish that Align Al Ultra with other recent galaxy.
Screen and performance: OLED M14 and Free Power (Rumors)
The panel would remain at 6.9 inches (QHD+, 1-120 Hz)but with Matrix M14 and COE (Filter On encapsulation color) for Reduce reflexes and improve light transmissionwith a thinner laminate. No format changes or Centered front cameraso the experience will be familiar for those who come from a Ultra or an ultra s25.
Inside, everything points to Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (for Galaxy) In good part of the world, and a possible Exynos 2600 in selected markets. The battery would remain in 5000 mAhwith rumors of fast charging up to 60 w and Wireless load Qi 2.2 (Wireless load standard with magnetic support) of 25 w thanks to internal magnets. Would add Android 16 with One UI 8/8.5, IP68 and settings of 12 to 16 GB of RAM and even 1 TB Storage (UFS 4.X).
TECHNICAL SHEET (RUMORS)
- Dimensions and weight: 163.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm; 12.4 mm in the camera area; 217 grams.
- Screen: 6.9 ″, QHD+, LTPO 1-120 Hz, OLED M14 with COE.
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (for Galaxy) either Exynos 2600 According to market.
- Memory: 12/16 GB LPDDR5X.
- Storage: 256/512 GB or 1 TB UFS 4.x.
- Rear cameras: 200 MP (F/1.4, 1/1.3 ″), 50 MP Ultra wide angle, 10 MP 3x teleobjective50 MP 5x Periscopic Teleobjective.
- Battery and load: 5000 mAh; Up to 60 w by cable (rumor), 25 w Wireless Qi 2.2 (rumor).
- Software: Android 16 + One UI 8/8.5.
- Endurance: IP68.
An ultra continuous S26, but with daily impact
The turn towards a pronounced cameras It may seem purely aesthetic, but it has practical consequences: greater stability and protection of the photographic block, and a visual coherence With other galaxy. In return, the outgoing will be more noticeable and will require covers that mitigate the unevenness when used on the table.
As time passes, aspects such as the first visual aspects with the most pronounced curves For a more aesthetic design.
«If the rumors are confirmed, the improvement in photography would depend more on the software and a greater opening, than on completely new sensors, with a 3X teleobjective that could represent a setback. It remains to be seen how Samsung and their prosecution. Does this change to a larger island convince you or do you prefer the “lenses in the air” of the previous ultra?
