Samsung Galaxy S26: release date, price and specifications rumors

Design

In addition to possible name changes, there is currently no confirmed information about specific design elements such as materials (glass, metal or a combination), color options or general aesthetic choices.

There is a chance that the titanium frame, which is currently exclusive to the Ultra and Edge, will be applied to other model/s.

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Since Samsung has changed the design somewhat in the Galaxy S25 series, from the Galaxy S24 series, the successor will probably have the same look. However, it would be nice to see the pen of the Bluetooth from the Galaxy S24 Ultra coming back, after it was replaced by a less functional on the S25 Ultra.

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Reproduction

An important development development could be the integration of Color filter-on-Thin film-kidding (COE) technology in the display of the S26 Ultra.

This technology can make the display thinner, brighter and more energy efficient.

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Details with regard to display size, resolution, refresh rate and the absorption of advanced functions such as under-display cameras or fingerprint sensors, however, remain unknown at the moment.

Performance

One source suggests that Samsung will “certainly” return to prioritizing the use of his own Exynos processors in the S26 series. In particular, it seems that this will be Exynos 2600.

However, it is unclear whether this would include North America, that in recent years exclusively has used Snapdragon chipsets, even when Exyno’s-driven non-ultram models were available in Europe. It would be a surprise to see that no Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 two models appear in each region.

For those who don’t remember, the Exynos 990 chipset was hardly available when the Galaxy S20 was launched. But this turned out to be a disguised blessing, because the processor was not enough compared to his Snapdragon opposite.

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Information about specific processors, RAM configurations and storage options is currently not available.

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Cameras

The Galaxy S26 Ultra can have an advanced 200MP Periscope Telefoto camera, higher than 50MP on the S25 Ultra. However, there can only be one 200MP sensor, instead of two.

This would coordinate Samsung to a growing trend with Chinese telephone manufacturers who are increasingly taking high -resolution periscope lenses in their flagship machines. It would be great to see the S26 Ultra such a meaningful telephoto -upgrade.

Elsewhere, the primary camera of the regular Galaxy S26 could be supplied with a variable opening. This would adapt to different lighting conditions, which improves both clear daylight shots and performance in low light.

There are several ways in which Samsung could implement this function. The tech giant could go for an option with double separation à la de Galaxy S9 (from in 2019). Or, more likely, Samsung could follow Xiaomi’s lead with the 14 ultra and choose you from multiple opening options.

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However, the front camera may not be that impressive. The S26 Ultra could contain a UDC (under display camera) at the front, so that the Punch-Hole Selfie camera that we see on the S25-UTULRA, although it is also possible that Samsung will stop longer

The problem? Every Under-Display Selfie-Lens currently on the market offers at its best mediocre image quality, including Samsung’s own Galaxy Z Fold 6. We should see a big upgrade to make it good enough for people who enjoy high-quality selfies.

Details about the camera systems for the rest of the S26 series, including sensor sizes, video shutdown options and specific camera functions such as advanced AI photography modes, remain under wraps.

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Battery and charging

Silicon carbon battery technology is a potential competition for the S26 series, whereby the possibility is introduced to stimulate the battery capacities up to the reach of 6000-7000 mAh.

This technology also has the promise of higher energy density, which may lead to an improved battery life and faster loading speeds.

However, it is still possible that the battery of the S26 Ultra is not larger than 5500 mAh, even if it makes the shift. It is unclear whether a silicon carbon battery is reserved for the ultra or available on other Galaxy S26 models.

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As a reminder, even the top-end Galaxy S25 Ultra is limited to a 5000 mAh battery with 45W wired and 15W wireless.

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Software

The S26 series is expected to launch with Android 16 as the operating system. Samsung will probably cover it with its custom user interface, which is expected to be known as one onion 8.

Specific software functions, user interface improvements and the size of the security updates still have to be announced, but you can expect even more new Galaxy AI functions.

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Samsung will probably also continue with its classes of leading seven years of both OS and security updates for all Galaxy S26 telephones.