Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra release date will be more exciting next year due to several reasons. The South Korean tech giant seems to be prepping some serious upgrades for its next-generation Galaxy S26 Ultra. After the launch of the flagship-grade foldables in last month, a new leak is giving us an early peek about design, battery, camera at what to expect from the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. Although, there are some improvements to look forward to, still not everything is changing.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: What To Expect?
The next generation Galaxy S series Ultra phones might not offer an upgrade that many are hoping for. Samsung has always been consistent in terms of upgrades in performance and cameras with the flagship S-series. For the upcoming Ultra series, the smartphone is likely to get a new camera sensor for the main camera and the telephoto lens. Samsung may stick to the Snapdragon chips for its flagship series.
Samsung hasn’t upgraded the battery size or charging speed of its Galaxy S Ultra flagship since 2020’s Galaxy S20 Ultra. However, we have come across one major leak that makes the Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G game-changing. Reportedly, the smartphone could get the battery and charging upgrade. Yes, the Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G is likely to get a bigger battery and fast charging. Also Read: Infinix Smart 10 With Ultralink Connectivity Lets You Call Even Without A SIM: Check Price, Specs, Features
Battery and Charging Improvements
Till, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra series the company has been managing to offer decent screen-on time to users. With the help of software optimisation and more efficient processors, the company made this possible. Unfortunately, it can not be true for the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra. As per a recent report, the Galaxy phone will come with a bigger display, but may not offer a larger battery like other flagships.
In 2020’s, Galaxy S20 Ultra introduced as the Samsung’s high-end flagship device. It featured the the company’s biggest battery. At the time, the 5,000 mAh battery and its 45W fast charging were impressive specs. Samsung followed this battery specifications till this year. Each subsequent generation has featured the same battery and charging specs, all the way up to this year’s Galaxy S25 Ultra.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra in Recent Leaks
In 2026, the Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G will likely get a bigger battery. It was reported last month that Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra would introduce a long-overdue charging speed upgrade. Along with this the upcoming flagships are also getting a battery improvement too. Also Read: Compare iQOO Z10R vs iQOO Z10 5G; Specifications, Camera, Price in India
10% Battery Boost
A tipster who goes by the name @chunvn8888 shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) revealing that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G could get a 5500mAh battery with 65W fast charging. In other words, a 10% boost to battery capacity and a 45%~ increase to charging speed. This could come as a relief to buyers. Also Read: Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Edition launched in India, gets new Ryzen power
The post was shared as a comment to a previous leak by tipster Phone Art. Earlier, Phone Art suggests that Samsung could bring a faster charging capacity for the Samsung S26 Ultra model. Previously leaker @chunvn8888 confirmed that all the Samsung Galaxy S26 series phones will be getting a bit thinner. Also Read: TikTok and 58 other Chinese apps face permanent ban
While these are just leaks, Samsung is yet to make any comment on this Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G battery details. With this the Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G could look more exciting in comparison to its predecessor with new cameras, upgraded performance, and finally a bigger battery. While Samsung hasn’t confirmed anything yet, the leaks are gaining attention because the company has kept its flagship charging speeds constant.
Same Battery
Previously, another leaker @UniverseIce with solid track record around Samsung’s leaks, claims that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will get the same 5,000 mAh battery. Tipster Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) posted on X (formerly Twitter) that the rumoured Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is going to get a 5,000mAh battery. Also Read: Asus ROG Phone 6, ROG Phone 6 Pro with up to 18GB RAM launched; full review
If this is true, then 2026 will be the sixth year when Samsung has not increased the battery size of its Galaxy S Ultra model. The current Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the flagship S-series smartphone in Samsung’s portfolio, also houses a 5,000mAh battery. This is the same battery pack as its predecessor, the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Both leakers disagree, but it sounds like we’re getting improvements either way. A battery boost and a charging speed increase would be the best outcome for customers. Although, it would be very unsurprising if Samsung ended up sticking with the same battery size in favor of faster charging. Also Read: Realme C30 with UNISOC T612 SoC, 5000mAh battery launched; in-depth review
60W fast charging on Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Leaked details from an internal One UI 8.5 firmware suggest the Galaxy S26 Ultra will support up to 60W fast charging. This will be a much-needed jump that puts it closer to what other Android brands are already offering. Due to battery safety concerns, Samsung has played it safe in this department. There’s also the question of how faster charging will impact battery health over time.
Now, it appears the South Korean tech giant is ready to take a step forward. Since, the battery capacity is likely to stay at 5,000 mAh, the boost in charging speed means quicker top-ups. The source behind this leak is X (formerly Twitter) user @erenylmaz075. The leaker claims that the firmware not only confirms the upgraded charging speed but also references the next-gen chipset.
Custom Snapdragon chipset on Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G
As per previous leaks, the S26 Ultra is said to be powered by a custom Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 SoC. It is is expected to be produced using TSMC’s 3nm process. This chipset is likely to offer strong all-around performance, especially for gaming, multitasking, and AI-related tasks. Also Read: Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio launched, the most powerful Surface yet
Some rumours have even mentioned that this chipset will be a Samsung-exclusive version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. It will be built on a 2nm process. This processor could pair with up to 16 GB RAM. Also Read: iPhone 17 Air Battery Leak Reveals The Biggest Weak Spot
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G Other Specifications (Expected)
In terms of design, Ice Universe also mentions that the S26 Ultra will be slimmer than the current S25 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra comes with a bulky 8.2mm frame. While, the upcoming S26 Ultra will feature a thinner design, possibly in the 7.xmm range. This will make the device feel more refined and easier to hold similar to the sleeker S25 Edge.
Camera Specifications and Features
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra camera rumors suggest that the primary rear sensor, as well as the 3x and 5x lenses, are set to receive meaningful upgrades. The Galaxy S26 Ultra could offer a 1/1.1-inch 200MP primary rear Sony sensor. The new primary camera will be a significant improvement over the S25 Ultra’s proprietary 1/1.3-inch sensor.
Besides the new main camera, the smartphone is also likely to feature a 12MP telephoto lens. This will be an upgrade from a 10MP lens on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. These are just rumors, the specific details are still unclear. With all these specification details, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra price will be on the higher side. Also Read: Samsung Galaxy F36 5G with Exynos 1380 Launched in India for Rs 17,499
Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Naming
Each year, the Ultra model takes the attention over the other Galaxy S series models. Besides the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, this year there is a possibility of major change across the Galaxy S26 lineup. According to Android Authority’s report, Samsung might be reworking its entire naming strategy. Instead of the usual Galaxy S26, S26 Plus and S26 Ultra, the company may drop the standard and Plus variants.
In their place, the trio of Galaxy S26 devices are likely to be the S26 Pro, S26 Edge and S26 Ultra. This leak comes from the codenames found in an internal One UI 8 firmware build. Also Read: Watch Ayodhya Ram Mandir morning Aarti live daily
As per the firmware build, there are three reference devices labelled M1, M2, and M3. These are believed to correspond to the Galaxy S26 Pro, S26 Edge, and S26 Ultra models, respectively. Also Read: Lava Blaze Dragon 5G with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 launched for Rs 9999
Based on the new naming strategy, Samsung may possibly be looking to increase the prices across the lineup. The Pro model will now take over as the base model. As always, none of this is official until Samsung confirms it. We suggest taking this information with a healthy grain of salt. The launch is still way too far and the details are based on leaks and rumours.
FAQs
Q1. What battery capacity is expected in the Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Answer. According to well-known leaker Ice Universe, the S26 Ultra will once again feature a 5,000mAh battery.
Q2. Will the Galaxy S26 Ultra support faster charging?
Answer. While the leak doesn’t give exact numbers (66W fast charging), it suggests Samsung is finally moving past the usual 45W charging rate.
Q3. How will the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s design differ from its predecessor?
Answer. Ice Universe also mentions that the S26 Ultra will be slimmer than the current S25 Ultra, which has a rather bulky 8.2mm frame.
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