Overview
- Multiple reports citing The Elec say the standard Galaxy S26 will carry over the S25’s 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide and 10MP 3x telephoto modules to help keep pricing in line with rivals.
- The late reversal from planned camera upgrades reportedly forced internal redesigns, with mass production for the S26 and S26+ now expected in early 2026 and a launch likely slipping to February.
- A China Compulsory Certification filing for the Galaxy S26 Ultra (SM‑S9480) confirms direct satellite connectivity, a 5,000mAh battery, and up to 60W wired charging, with the charger sold separately.
- Recent certifications and leaks indicate the S26 Ultra uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 globally, while the S26 and S26+ are tipped to ship with Samsung’s 2nm Exynos 2600 in some regions.
- Accessory leaks point to a Qi2 push across the lineup with magnets in official cases, wireless charging up to about 25W on the Ultra and near 20W on other models, plus a new magnetic battery pack and 25W magnetic charger.