Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Tech enthusiasts' excitement is starting to peak as rumors circulate about the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.
This device, dubbed the "Miracle," is expected to be the evolutionary successor to the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
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While there has been no official confirmation from Samsung, the consensus among experts and tech leakers indicates that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will launch in early 2026.
The highly anticipated Galaxy Unpacked event is predicted to take place around February 2026, with market availability following in mid-March.
From a sleeker design, advanced display, powerful performance, to an improved camera system, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is poised to redefine the standards of premium phones.
Here are the complete 'what to know' about Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Slimmer Design and Advanced Visual Quality
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to feature significant design improvements, making it slimmer and lighter.
The device is expected to be only 7.9 mm thin and weigh around 214 grams, offering improved ergonomics compared to its predecessor.
Another noticeable change is seen in the rear camera module, which is now designed with a circular ring mounted on a slightly raised panel.
This design differs from the floating lens style used on the Galaxy S21 through S25 series.
For the front camera, there is speculation about the use of a larger 4mm camera cutout for a wider field of view.
However, a more interesting rumor is the possible adoption of under-display selfie camera technology, which would create a seamless full-screen experience.
Furthermore, rumors are circulating that Samsung may revive the popular Note series branding by naming this device the "Galaxy S26 Note."
The device is predicted to feature a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, with a potential inclusion of a new Color Filter on Encapsulation (CoE) depolarizer layer.
Furthermore, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's display is expected to maintain its peak brightness of up to 2,600 nits.
Latest Chipset, Low Light Photography, and Fast Charging Battery
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is likely to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and offer 16GB of RAM in all Ultra variants, with up to 1TB of internal storage.
This RAM upgrade also aligns with Samsung's ambition to develop artificial intelligence (AI) on devices.
With powerful hardware specifications, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will be capable of running more complex and advanced on-device AI features.
The camera system on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is also expected to bring significant improvements, particularly in low-light photography capabilities.
The main camera will still rely on the 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP2 sensor, but with a wider aperture of f/1.4, resulting in brighter and more detailed images in low-light conditions.
The other camera configuration includes a 50MP ultra-wide lens (Samsung JN3) and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens (IMX854) with 5x optical zoom.
The periscope lens is also expected to have a wider aperture, from f/3.4 to f/2.9, to improve performance in dark environments.
Additionally, the 3x telephoto lens may use a new 12MP sensor (Samsung S5K3LD).
Tech leaker Ice Universe also added interesting details about the 3x telephoto camera, which is likely to be a 10MP camera with a 1/3.94-inch ISOCEL sensor, 1.0μm pixels, and an F2.4 aperture.
Meanwhile, the 12MP front camera (Sony IMX874) is said to have a larger 4mm cutout, expanding the field of view to 85 degrees.
Battery life and charging speeds are also a focus of rumors for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Most leaks indicate a 5,000mAh battery capacity, similar to the Galaxy S25 Ultra, chosen to maintain the device's slim design.
While there was initial speculation about a capacity increase to 5,400mAh or even 5,750mAh via silicon-carbon battery technology, recent leaks suggest that this significant increase may not be possible for the S26 Ultra.
Latest Software, Advanced AI Features, Availibility, and Price
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will come with the latest software experience, launching with the latest Android 16 operating system and will be enhanced with One UI 8.5
Samsung's primary focus on this device is deeper integration of artificial intelligence (AI).
Following the S24 series, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is also expected to receive long-term update support.
While there has been no official price announcement for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, some early estimates have been circulating in the market.
In India, the device is speculated to be priced around Rs. 159,990.
For comparison, the Galaxy S25 Ultra launched with a starting price of $1,299 in the United States and £1,249 in the UK.
Regarding availability, pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are likely to begin the same day as the official announcement event.
The phone is expected to be widely available around mid-March 2026.
However, there are also rumors suggesting availability could be earlier, perhaps as early as mid-February 2026.