According to reports from a Korean news source, Samsung is not anticipated to introduce significant hardware upgrades to the camera systems of its forthcoming Galaxy S26 series. This suggests a continuation of the trend observed since the Galaxy S21 series, where major advancements in camera specifications have been limited.
Furthermore, recent industry rumors indicate a potential restructuring of the Galaxy S lineup. Similar to strategies employed by other manufacturers, Samsung is reportedly considering the discontinuation of the Plus model in favor of an Edge variant. Consequently, the Galaxy S26+ may not be released. The base model, the Galaxy S26, is expected to be rebranded as the S26 Pro. Its camera configuration is projected to remain consistent with the previous generation, featuring a 50MP primary sensor, a 10MP 3x telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultrawide lens.
The S26 Edge is anticipated to maintain its 200MP primary camera. However, the ultrawide sensor is slated to receive an upgrade, increasing its resolution to 50MP. This new ultrawide module is likely to be the same as the one found in the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Although a review of the S25 Ultra indicated only minor performance differences in the ultrawide camera.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is also not expected to undergo camera hardware revisions. Concerns have been raised regarding the 10MP sensor utilized for the 3x telephoto lens, with analysts expressing a desire for an upgrade.
While significant hardware changes appear unlikely, Samsung may concentrate on refining image quality through software optimization. This could involve the implementation of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and other software enhancements to maximize the performance of existing camera components.
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