Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Leaks and What to Expect

Next-Gen Galaxy Flagship

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is shaping up to be a significant upgrade. Here are reliable leaks about the 2027 flagship.

Display: 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED

Samsung Display is developing a new panel with 3000-nit peak brightness. Anti-reflective Gorilla Armor coating returns with improved scratch resistance.

Camera: 200MP Main Sensor

Next-gen ISOCELL HP3 sensor with larger 0.6um pixels. Variable aperture f/1.4-f/4.0 returns. The 5x telephoto gains a 50MP sensor for better hybrid zoom.

Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

Qualcomm next flagship chip on TSMC 3nm N3P process. Expected 25% CPU improvement and 40% GPU boost. Dedicated AI accelerator for on-device Galaxy AI.

Other Expected Features

  • Battery: 5500mAh with 65W wired charging
  • S Pen: Bluetooth LE for lower latency
  • RAM: 16GB standard, 20GB for 1TB model
  • Software: One UI 9 with Galaxy AI 2.0

Release Timeline

Samsung typically announces Galaxy S flagships in January or February. The S26 Ultra should launch in early 2027 at $1,299+ starting price.

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Priya Sutaria

Contributing writer at ElectronNexus - Your Guide to Consumer Electronics.