Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Launch Date: Samsung’s Galaxy S series has always been considered premium flagships, with the “Ultra” version typically featuring the most powerful specifications and premium design. The Galaxy S26 Ultra promises to continue that trend. While there has been no official announcement yet, what is being revealed from leaks and export analysis is quite exciting.
Possible launch and price
According to various sources, the global launch of the Galaxy S26 Ultra could happen in January 2026. Some reports say it could first hit the Indian market in March. But the starting price in India is expected to be around 1,59,990 rupees.
Design and display
- The phone could feature a large 6.9-inch OLED panel, which according to the leak is very bright-up to around 3,000 nits of intensity.
- Interestingly, a secret feature could be a privacy display technology called “Flex Magic Pixel,” which will limit side views of the screen and increase privacy in public places.
- The front camera will likely be an under-display camera (UDC), making the entire screen experience more seamless.
- The display design could be flatter and the corners could be slightly rounded, making it more comfortable to hold and use.
Performance and Hardware
- There are two processor options. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 or Exynos 2600 (depending on the region).
- RAM and Storage: According to the leak, there could be 12 GB to 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB or more as storage options.
- Software: The phone could run One UI 8 or 8.5 based on Android 16.
Camera structure
The camera could be the big highlight on the Galaxy S26 Ultra:
- There is a leak of a 200MP sensor as the main camera, which could have a more advanced lens and larger sensor size than the last generation, resulting in improved low-light and detail perception.
- There will also be a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP 5× periscope telephoto lens.
- A leak suggests there could be a 12MP sensor for 3× zoom (previously it was 10MP).
- There is talk of a 12MP front camera as a selfie camera.
- Samsung is likely to upgrade the AI and image processing engine to improve camera performance.
Battery and Charging
- According to the leak, the battery capacity could be around 5,000mAh to 5,400mAh.
- Charging speeds could increase slightly – some reports suggest 60W is the potential, which was lower on the previous model.
- There could also be wireless charging and a magnetic Qi2 charging ecosystem.
Privacy and Security Features
- A notable new feature is the “Flex Magic Pixel” privacy screen, which can further limit screen visibility from the surrounding area.
- In addition, there may be AI-powered pixel controls for private viewing and secure information display.
Style and Design Language
- According to the leak, the camera module may change slightly- a more integrated and polished mockup has been seen than the previous “floating island” design.
- The body of the phone could be relatively thin and the edges could be smoother, which would make it more comfortable to hold and use.
- There could be S Pen integration, as it could bring back the feel of the old Note series in the Ultra models.
In short, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is on its way to being a cutting-edge flagship that delivers on design, camera, performance, and privacy, It promises to bring major upgrades in all aspects. However, most of this information is based on leaks and gossip, so we need to wait until the official launch and all the specs are confirmed.