Anticipation surrounds the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, projected for a late February 2026 launch. Recent industry analyses suggest a potential deviation from the established pattern of significant annual camera hardware advancements. A newly surfaced leak corroborates these predictions.
Information from a credible source indicates that the Galaxy S26 Ultra may maintain the foundational camera architecture of its predecessor, the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The primary alteration reported involves a replacement of the 10MP telephoto sensor.
Galaxy S26 Ultra leaked render
Specifically, the 3x telephoto camera is anticipated to integrate a new 12MP Samsung S5K3LD sensor. Furthermore, the source indicates the inclusion of a new APV video codec option.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Camera Specifications
To provide context, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to feature a 200MP Samsung HP2 main rear camera, a 50MP JN3 ultrawide unit, and a 50MP Sony IMX854 periscope telephoto setup, offering 5x optical zoom. The front-facing camera is specified to utilize a 12MP Sony IMX874 sensor, as per the source.
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