Leaked renders reveal the design of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Here's a look at the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. | Image credit — Android Headlines

The S26 Ultra will feature slightly more rounded edges compared to the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which already moved away from the Galaxy S24 Ultra's boxy design. Due to the rounder edges, the S Pen is also being updated, and the phone could be a bit more comfortable to hold, although it has seemingly lost its unique aesthetic.

The updated rear camera bump will allow for a wider aperture. While there isn’t a major sensor upgrade, the aperture redesign should still lead to improved photography, especially in more difficult lighting situations.

Here's another look at the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. | Image credit — Android Headlines

Overall, the Galaxy S26 Ultra's design appears somewhat dated when compared to its predecessor and competing phones, but it's not as drastic as some early reports suggested.

Beyond its appearance, the phone is expected to be one of the top smartphones of 2026. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, likely a faster version made for Galaxy, the S26 Ultra should easily handle demanding tasks.

The S26 Ultra will also have faster storage access speeds. Reports suggest Samsung will continue to use the same 5,000 mAh battery included in its previous phones. It is possible that the Galaxy S26 Ultra could launch with a display that has the ability to hide its screen from onlookers, but this is unconfirmed.

Finally, Samsung has started mass production of the Exynos 2600, which is its in-house processor for the Galaxy S26 series. Despite conflicting reports, some regions may receive an Exynos version of the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

While the iPhone 17 Pro had a significant design change this year, Samsung is taking a more conservative approach, which many will likely appreciate.

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