Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: everything we know about Samsung’s next flagship

The Samsung Galaxy S25 range has been consolidated in the market for months now and, as is usual in this never-ending cycle, all eyes are on its successor: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. Scheduled for 2026, this device is emerging in the leaks as a refinement update, but it could arrive with changes to the calendar.

In this guide I will compile everything we know until now, based on the rumors and leaks that have been appearing. From a revolutionary screen with integrated privacy, a change in the design of the Ultra and, above all, a possible delay in its launch date.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: expected specifications

Although everything is based on leaks, a technical sheet of what the S26 Ultra could be is already beginning to take shape. Eye! These data must be taken with caution, since some contradict previous information. Here is a provisional table of specifications.

Delay until February 2026?

This is one of the most recent and relevant news. Samsung had us used to its Unpacked events for the S range in January. However, multiple rumors suggest that the event will be delayed this time.

The date being considered for the presentation of the entire Galaxy S26 series is February 25, 2026with availability in stores already in March. This move would make the launch coincide with the dates of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, ​​a strategy that Samsung already used years ago and that would allow it to show the devices to thousands of attendees at the fair.

Design and screen: the Ultra loses its square corners

This is where we find two of the big changes. On the one hand, recent screen protector leaks have confirmed that the S26 family will keep the three models: S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra. These protectors reveal very thin and symmetrical bezels for the entire range, but with a key detail for the flagship: the S26 Ultra would abandon its iconic square corners. The new design would have rounder edges, assimilating its appearance to that of its younger brothers, the S26 and S26+, although maintaining the larger screen size.

In terms of panel technology, the S26 Ultra would continue to be the protagonist. Although the size would be similar, around 6.9 inches with bezels 1.15mmthe revolutionary thing would be in the technology used:

• Flex Magic Pixel. A privacy screen integrated into the OLED panel. It would use AI to narrow the viewing angle so that only the user facing the front can see the content.
• Color Filter on Encapsulation (CoE). Technology already seen in foldables that would reach the Ultra to achieve more brightness, deeper blacks and lower consumption, thus compensating for the slight loss of light in privacy mode.

The battle of the Exynos 2600 against Qualcomm

The processor division seems to be maintained. It is possible that Samsung will once again use a double strategy for chips. On the one hand, the Exynos 2600 for select markets, such as Europe, and Qualcomm’s most powerful chipset, which according to the latest leaks could be the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

Although it seems that Samsung will bet heavily on its own chip, there are still possibilities that they will opt for Qualcomm for most markets. In any case, it seems that the Exynos 2600 would already be ready for mass production and would be the first mobile processor in the world manufactured in a process of 2 nanometers. If Samsung achieves its goals, we may only see its own chip in the new generation, but it is not entirely clear yet.

The jump to 5,400 mAh and 65 W

This is where the latest leaks bring better news. Although initial rumors spoke of maintaining the 5,000 mAh in a physically smaller battery, the most recent data suggests a notable increase to 5,400 mAh.

This increase would be accompanied by the expected jump in loading speed. The leaks point to 65W wiredwhich would finally leave behind the 45W at which Samsung had stagnated, significantly reducing charging times for such a large capacity battery.

Cameras are between innovation and déjà vu

This is the section with the more contradictory information. For months, it was rumored that Samsung would incorporate a new larger main sensor. However, more recent leaks point in the opposite direction, suggesting that Samsung would repeat familiar hardware.

The latest rumors try to put things in order:

• He 200 MP main sensor would remain the same or a very similar version to the S23 Ultra, but with a much wider aperture than f/1.4 to capture more light.
• He 50 MP 5x telephoto lens It would also be repeated, being the same one that we already saw in the S24 Ultra and the S25 Ultra.
• A telephoto lens would remain 3x 12MP and a 50 MP ultra wide angle.

Even if the sensors are repeated, the improvement would come from the optics with that f/1.4 aperture and the AI ​​processing. It is rumored that the camera module could be almost twice as thickwhich suggests much larger and more sophisticated lenses.

Little things have also been leaked from One UI 8.5

The hardware is just one part. As always, software will be key. The Galaxy S26 Ultra will debut with One UI 8.5 based on Android 17, and leaks point to strong AI integration and usability improvements.

These are some of the new features we could see:

• AI Notification Summaries. Samsung is testing a feature called Notification Summaries. This tool will use AI to automatically summarize long notifications (like chat conversations) right in the dashboard, allowing you to understand the context without opening the app.
• Adaptive Lock Clock. Lock screen customization will take a leap. The new adaptive clock will interact with the objects on your wallpaper. Unlike the iOS feature that hides behind the subject (making it difficult to read), Samsung’s solution will dynamically rearrange numbers around people or items, ensuring the time is always visible.
• Privacy Display. This will be the software name for the Flex Magic Pixel hardware feature. One UI 8.5 will include a switch Self Privacy which will activate the privacy screen automatically in crowded environments to protect your data.

A new orange color for the Ultra

Finally, let’s talk about the aesthetic aspect. Beyond the change in the corners, the big news could come from the color palette. A leak that has gained a lot of momentum suggests that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will have a new bright orange finish. Let’s hope that it doesn’t end up becoming, as the days go by, rose goldas is the case with the iPhone 17 Pro.

This move would make a lot of sense on a marketing level. It would be a very powerful color, easy to identify and that would break the monotony of the sober tones that usually dominate the high range. Of course, this striking color would be accompanied by more classic options.