The Galaxy S26 Ultra’s primary specifications have been leaked, indicating a sophisticated design with thinner bezels and no cheap camera rings. A 200MP primary camera, a larger cooling vapour chamber, and a 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 chip with 16GB of RAM are all planned features.
The upcoming Ultra phone, which aims for a slimmer profile and remarkable thermal management, is reportedly more about refinement than drastic change.
PandaFlashPro reports on X/Twitter that the S26 Ultra will maintain the same sizable 6.9-inch screen as the S25 Ultra. But be ready for even thinner bezels, which will further reduce the screen-to-body ratio. The good news for fans of the S Pen is that Samsung tested S Pen support without a digitiser but got negative results. As a result, the necessary digitiser will still be present for a smooth stylus experience.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra will retain a very similar overall design. However, you’ll notice a subtle yet significant shift. According to reports, Samsung is eliminating the contentious, protruding camera rings. The phone will maintain its IP68 rating, remaining equally resistant to dust and water.
Specs:
The Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature a 50 MP ultra-wide sensor, a 50 MP periscope sensor with 5x optical zoom, and a 200 MP ISOCELL HP2 sensor, all paired with a new lens. Samsung is reportedly testing a 12MP 3x telephoto sensor, which is an improvement over the S25 Ultra’s 10MP model. The list also features the next-generation ProVisual Engine for better image processing and a brand-new laser AF sensor for faster focus. Although there are currently few details available, a new front camera is available for selfie enthusiasts.
Inside, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 chip will power the S26 Ultra in every market. We will almost certainly see the TSMC-made 3nm version, possibly with a special “For Galaxy” overclock, since Samsung is rumoured to have cancelled the 2nm variant. According to reports, the phone will feature a vapour chamber (VC) cooling system that is up to 1.2 times larger than the S25 Ultra’s, allowing for more effective power control. A significant temperature reduction could result from this, improving long-term performance and potentially extending battery life.
Lastly, anticipate high-end memory options: it has been reported that all storage variants (256GB, 512GB, and 1TB) will include a substantial 16GB of RAM.
