The Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature a new camera after four years without change
By ForGeeks
Samsung is preparing a notable camera update in the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra flagship. According to Android Headlines, the smartphone will finally get a new 12MP telephoto lens camera with triple zoom, which will replace the outdated 10MP sensor used since 2021 – starting with the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
Although the former module remains relevant thanks to improvements in image processing, the upgraded sensor and optics should deliver better capture quality. Coupled with Samsung’s new ProVisual image processor, there should be a noticeable increase in detail and color fidelity.
The main camera will remain the same, but with a new lens
The main sensor, the 200-megapixel ISOCELL HP2, will remain the same as in the Galaxy S25 Ultra. However, a redesign of the optical layout is expected, which could affect the thickness of the camera protrusion or improve image sharpness. Such changes suggest a bet on evolution, rather than a radical overhaul of the architecture.
Such a change would indicate a bet on evolution rather than a radical overhaul of the architecture.
An additional upgrade to the front-facing camera has been reported, the details of which have not yet been revealed. Along with it will come an upgraded laser autofocus that can speed up focusing, especially when shooting close-ups.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 canceled, flagship will get TSMC’s 3nm chip
The Galaxy S26 Ultra was originally expected to be powered by a new 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 processor manufactured at Samsung’s facilities. However, now, according to the leak, the company has decided to ditch its own production in favor of a TSMC chip made on a 3nm process. It will be used in all regions, regardless of the market.
In terms of design, the S26 Ultra will continue its course of slimming down. The device will be even thinner at less than 8mm, and the display will retain its 6.9-inch diagonal, with slightly narrower bezels around the screen.
Galaxy S Ultra cameras: the evolution continues
It was previously reported that we shouldn’t expect significant changes to the S Ultra series cameras until 2028. And fresh information confirms this approach: Samsung continues to refine current technology without rushing into radical innovations.
Samsung is continuing to refine current technology without rushing into radical innovations.
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