A possible delay could lead to spec improvements for the Galaxy S26 series.

Rumored Galaxy S26 Ultra Specs:

It may have a 6.9" QHD M14 OLED display with AI Privacy Screen, an updated 200MP primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP telephoto lens with 5x zoom. The phone could also have either a 12MP 3x (1/2.55”) lens, or a larger 50MP 3x or 12MP 3x sensor, an S Pen, an Exynos 2600 (in select regions, subject to change) or Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite chip, and a 5,400mAh battery.

Reportedly, the Galaxy S26 Plus will have an upgraded 50MP main camera that could be larger, along with a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and an enhanced 12MP telephoto camera with 3x zoom.

6. 7" QHD M14 OLED screen

7. New 50MP Main Sensor (1/1.3" or 1/1.56")

8. 50MP Ultra-wide lens

9. 12MP Telephoto with 3x zoom (1/2.55”)

10. Exynos 2600 (Selected Regions) / Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite

11. 4,900mAh battery

The base model may come with a slightly larger 6.3-inch display, a better 50MP primary camera, a 50MP ultra-wide sensor with higher megapixels, and an improved 12MP telephoto camera with 3x zoom. Its battery is expected to range from 4,200 to 4,300mAh.

12. 3" QHD M14 OLED screen

13. Upgraded 50MP Main Sensor (1/1.3" or 1/1.56")

14. 50MP Ultra-wide lens

15. 12MP Telephoto with 3x zoom (1/2.55”)

16. Exynos 2600 (Selected Regions) / Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite

17. 200–4,300mAh battery  

Depending on the region, these smartphones may use either the Exynos 2600 or the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite.

The leak also reveals details regarding the canceled Galaxy S25 Edge successor and a "More Slim" model. The thin variant could feature a 6.6-inch OLED screen, a 50MP main camera, a hybrid 50MP sensor for both ultra-wide and telephoto functions, and a battery capacity near 4,300mAh.

Some leaked specifications are questionable. It was previously believed that the Galaxy S26 Ultra would offer a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x zoom and a 5,000mAh battery. While some anticipate camera improvements to standard models, Samsung making such extensive changes seems atypical.

The Galaxy S26 Plus's inclusion has reportedly caused the Galaxy S26 series' launch delay, making alterations to the Galaxy S26 Ultra seem illogical.

However, the success of the iPhone 17 series may have prompted Samsung to implement significant changes.

Samsung's Mobile Experience Division VP, Danie Araujo, stated during their Q3 earnings call that the Galaxy S26 series will revolutionize user experience, featuring next-generation AI and new camera sensors. This suggests substantial rather than minor camera upgrades.

Most smartphone manufacturers have avoided silicon-carbon batteries. It's unclear how the Galaxy S26 Ultra could incorporate larger sensors and a bigger battery without increasing its size. However, rumors of a 5,500mAh battery for the Galaxy S26 Ultra have circulated, suggesting that a larger battery is possible.

Similarly, the More Slim model recently appeared in a leak, lending credibility to Alchimist Leaks' information.

Samsung might be improvising with the Galaxy S26 lineup, potentially leading to sudden decisions to include improved sensors.

For now, this leak should be regarded with skepticism.