Samsung is expected to launch its new-generation Galaxy S26 series models next year, with a potential release window in either January or March. As we await an official launch announcement, several leaks surrounding the models have started to circulate on the internet.
While the entire lineup is set for upgrades, all eyes are on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G, which will compete with other flagships in the market, including the iPhone 17 Pro Max. To know what’s coming, we have compiled a list of all rumored upgrades to see what the new Galaxy S26 Ultra model may look like at launch.
From price to upgraded features, here’s what the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G is expected to offer.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G: Price in India
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G mobile’s price in India is expected to be around Rs. 1,59,999 for the base model. It may offer 12GB of RAM with three storage options: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. Therefore, the official pricing will likely be based on the storage variants.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G: Design and Display
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to get minor design changes with a new camera module design and a slimmer build. Reportedly, the smartphone will be 0.4mm slimmer than the current model. In addition, it may discard the floating camera ring design for a raised camera island, which may house bigger camera sensors. Apart from these changes, the Galaxy S26 Ultra could look identical to its predecessor.
For the display, the smartphone is expected to feature a 6.9-inch M14 OLED display with CoE (Colour-on-Encapsulation) technology. The display is also said to offer upgraded brightness of up to 3000 nits, up from the 2600 nits of brightness on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The display is also rumored to include a privacy feature called “Flex Magic Pixel” that dims the screen light from certain angles to protect from prying eyes.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G: Performance and Battery
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will likely be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor, bringing performance upgrades over its predecessor. The smartphone is also expected to get a new Adreno 840 GPU for graphics-intensive tasks. We can also expect 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage.
In terms of battery life, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to retain a similar 5,000 mAh battery. However, we can expect improved battery performance due to the powerful chipset and the new display technology.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G: Camera
In terms of camera performance, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G could offer similar features but with upgraded hardware for improved performance. The smartphone will likely come with a quad-camera setup that may include:
- A 200MP main camera with a 1/1.1-inch Sony sensor
- A 50MP ultrawide camera
- A 50MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom
- A 10MP telephoto camera with 3x zoom
For selfies, the smartphone may offer the same 12MP front camera.
