The Galaxy S26 Ultra may only have one new camera, but Samsung is expected to compensate with other improvements.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra may not incorporate all the same sensors as the Galaxy S25 Ultra, according to recent information. Camera specifications for Samsung's future phones have been shared by tipster @chunvn8888.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra will likely keep the Galaxy S25 Ultra's standard 200MP HP2 main camera, 50MP JN3 ultrawide lens, and 50MP 5x IMX854 sensor. The 12MP front camera is also expected to remain.

The 10MP 3x telephoto Sony IMX754 camera on the Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to be replaced by a 12MP S5K3LD 3x sensor. The S5K3LD is a 1/3-inch in-house sensor previously used in Samsung's foldable and mid-range models. It is physically larger than the 1/1.39-inch sensor that it will replace.

To ensure the Galaxy S26 Ultra remains competitive, despite reusing most sensors from the S25 Ultra, Samsung plans to implement other enhancements. An Adaptive Pixel feature will combine multiple low-resolution images into a single high-resolution photo to reduce noise.

A 24MP option for default and portrait modes is also anticipated. Samsung might also add a focus speed adjustment, allowing users to control the speed of focus transitions.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is also expected to provide the option to disable HDR10+ and use standard HDR.

Additionally, the camera is said to include a new video format called APV, offering two quality settings: APV HQ, which records in high quality using 1.5GB of storage per minute, and APV LQ, which records at a lower quality using 750MB of storage per minute.

While Samsung's upcoming phone may only feature one new sensor, other improvements are expected to enhance the overall experience. The 200MP primary camera and the 50MP 5x sensor are rumored to have wider apertures, enabling them to capture more light and improve image quality.

Essentially, only the ultrawide camera will remain unchanged, while the rest of the rear camera hardware will be updated.

Furthermore, software enhancements should further refine the photography experience.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to have more rounded corners and a pill-shaped camera arrangement. The device will likely be powered by either the Exynos 2600 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite, depending on the region, with the faster chip coupled with the latest RAM.

Conflicting reports exist regarding the charging speed, with Ice Universe suggesting 60W charging, while @chunvn8888 indicates a new charging solution but the same 45W speed.

Overall, the phone appears to be a meaningful upgrade. The possibility of a price increase over the Galaxy S25 Ultra is a concern. Due to rising component costs, many upcoming phones will likely be more expensive, which users may accept if the price increase is not substantial.