Overview
- Multiple reports indicate the S26 Ultra will keep the 200‑megapixel HP2 main sensor and most other camera hardware, with only a new 12‑megapixel 3x tele noted.
- Battery and charging are tipped for clear gains, including about 5,500 mAh capacity, faster early‑phase wired charging around 55 W and first‑time Qi2 wireless support, with claims of roughly 80% in about 30 minutes.
- Samsung’s published outlook projects roughly 36 million Galaxy S26 units and about 240 million total smartphones sold in 2026.
- Samsung plans broader AI features and is developing the Exynos 2600 on a 2 nm GAA process, while Qualcomm’s CEO says Snapdragon is expected in about 75% of the S26 lineup.
- The launch is reported for around February 25, 2026 in San Francisco, with design refinements over the S25 series still described as modest.