However, some reports suggest that other aspects, such as the camera system and battery capacity, may see fewer improvements. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is anticipated to be announced in early 2026, most likely in January or February.
Key differences and comparisons
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (Rumored) |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
(Released February 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (or Exynos 2600 in some regions) | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| Display | New M14 OLED panel, brighter (up to 3,000 nits), more power-efficient, and with upgraded Gorilla Armor glass for reduced reflection. Potentially includes a "Flex Magic Pixel" privacy display feature. | Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, 2,600 nits peak brightness, and Gorilla Armor 2. |
| Design | Expected to have slightly more rounded corners and a slightly slimmer body. Rumors suggest the return of a raised camera island. | Features sharper, boxier corners compared to previous models, and flush camera rings. Made with a titanium body. |
| Main Camera | Larger 1/1.1-inch 200MP Sony sensor or a wider f/1.4 aperture for improved low-light performance. Other lenses are likely to be similar to the
S25 Ultra
. |
200MP main camera with a 1/1.3-inch sensor and f/1.7 aperture. |
| Charging | Faster 60W wired charging and support for magnetic wireless charging (Qi2). | 45W wired charging and 15W wireless charging. |
| Software | Expected to launch with Android 16 and One UI 8.5. Could include new AI features and partnerships, such as with Perplexity AI. | Launched with Android 15 and One UI 7. Offers comprehensive Galaxy AI features. |
