The Samsung Galaxy S26 may still be months away from its official reveal, but the leaks have already started. The latest details focus on the Ultra model’s camera setup, and while the changes aren’t revolutionary, they do hint at a quiet evolution for Samsung’s flagship photography system.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra keeps the familiar camera formula
According to reliable leaker Ice Universe, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will retain most of the hardware found in the current S25 Ultra. That includes the massive 200MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a telephoto lens for zoom shots. But there’s one small shift: the 3x telephoto lens is reportedly getting a bump from 10MP to 12MP.
This change won’t radically transform the photo experience, but it could help deliver slightly sharper images, especially in portrait mode or when zooming in during daylight conditions. It’s unclear whether any other improvements like larger pixels, better image processing, or aperture changes are also coming.
Shortly before the announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, small rumours about the S26 series started to come.
Samsung Galaxy S26 series expected in early 2026
Samsung typically holds its Galaxy S launch events in January or February, and the S26 lineup is likely to stick to that same schedule. Based on previous years, the launch will probably include the standard Galaxy S26, the S26+, and the top-tier S26 Ultra.
If the leaks hold, here’s how the S26 Ultra’s camera system will stack up:
- 200MP main sensor
- 12MP ultra-wide sensor
- Upgraded 12MP 3x telephoto lens
Subtle Tweaks Take Priority Over Bold Changes
It’s clear Samsung isn’t overhauling its camera hardware this time around. Instead, the Galaxy S26 Ultra looks like it will refine what already works, offering minor bumps in resolution without a full redesign. For users who value incremental improvements and already love the S25 Ultra’s setup, that might be enough. But for those expecting major leaps, this may feel more like a pit stop than a breakthrough.
