New Details Emerge on the Galaxy S26 Ultra: Evolutionary Design with Minimal Upgrades

Introduction

The buzz around Samsung's upcoming flagship, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, is gaining momentum even before the Galaxy S25 series has fully made its mark. While enthusiasts are hoping for groundbreaking changes, early leaks suggest that the S26 Ultra will follow an evolutionary path, refining existing features rather than introducing a slew of new ones.

The upcoming Galaxy S26 series is anticipated to incorporate several tweaks, but many are claiming they aren't as extensive as one might hope. The Galaxy S26 Ultra, for example, continues with a punch-hole design for its front camera, maintaining a familiar aesthetic. This decision has met with mixed reactions; some industry experts believe it is wise to stick with a proven design as under-display cameras haven't yet achieved quality comparable to traditional setups. Interestingly, reports indicate that the Galaxy S26 will retain a 12-megapixel front camera, mirroring its predecessor, the Galaxy S25. Whether any hardware upgrades to support this camera will be introduced remains uncertain.

In a surprising turn, Samsung appears to have successfully minimized the bezels of the S26 Ultra even further. A mock render shared by PandaFlashPro on Twitter highlights the slimmer bezels, though the difference may be subtle to the naked eye. Should this be true, it demonstrates Samsung's ongoing commitment to refining its design aesthetics.

While battery specifications for the Galaxy S26 Ultra remain undisclosed, it is speculated that it will support fast charging capabilities in the 45W to 50W range, mirroring the Galaxy S25 Ultra's charging features. According to reports, a "selected board supports a maximum charging speed of 50W," but the final decision rests with Samsung, which may opt for conservative charging speeds.

Currently, no significant changes are expected in storage options, with the S26 Ultra anticipated to offer configurations of 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB. Additionally, S-Pen functionality will persist, although it will lack Bluetooth support—a change first introduced with the S25 series due to low user demand for Air Actions utilizing Bluetooth.