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🌟 Samsung Galaxy S26 Series |  Launch Date | Specification | Details

📅 Expected Launch

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26 series in January or February 2026, following its traditional "Unpacked" January cadence. Some rumors suggest an accelerated late‑2025 launch, though early 2026 remains most plausible.

📱 Model Lineup

The S26 series is likely to include the base Galaxy S26, a possible S26 Edge (in place of a Plus), and the flagship S26 Ultra.

🔧 Design & Display Highlights

• Minimal visual redesign: The general shape is expected to resemble the S25 Ultra, but with sleeker refinements inspired by Galaxy Z Fold 7 aesthetics.

• Raised camera island: Unlike the flat back of the S25 Ultra, the S26 Ultra could bring back a modular bump to accommodate larger apertures and upgraded lenses for the main and 5x telephoto cameras.

• Slimmer body: Despite packing advanced hardware, the S26 Ultra is tipped to be under 8 mm thick, slightly lighter than its predecessor (~218 g).

🔋 Battery & Charging Improvements

• Larger battery: Some leaks report an upgraded 5,500 mAh capacity—a 10% boost over the standard 5,000 mAh.

• Faster charging speeds: The S26 Ultra could support 65 W fast charging, significantly faster than the previous 45 W standard. This translates to around 50% charge in ~15 minutes.

• Mixed reports: However, some sources suggest Samsung may stick with a 5,000 mAh battery while still improving charging speeds over 45W.

⚙️ Processor & Performance

• Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 “For Galaxy”: The Ultra variant is expected to run a custom version of this flagship chipset optimized for Samsung handsets.

• Samsung-made chip: Samsung has reportedly developed its own version (SM8850s) of the Snapdragon-based Elite Gen 2, which may lower costs and boost chip division competitiveness.

• Exynos 2600 possibility: In select regions, especially Europe, mid-tier S26 models may still use a revised Exynos chip—though its availability remains uncertain.

• Cooling upgrade: Enhanced vapor chamber cooling (up to 1.2× the size of the S25 Ultra) is expected for improved thermal management during heavy usage.

📸 Camera System: A Leap Forward

• 200 MP main camera: Reports point to either an upgraded Sony 200 MP sensor or a refined HP2+ sensor with larger aperture for vastly improved low-light performance.

• Telephoto & wide upgrades: The 50 MP periscope telephoto lens (5× zoom) and wide-angle units are expected to gain larger apertures to capture more detail and light.

• Biggest leap since S20 Ultra: Experts call this the most substantial camera upgrade since 2020’s S20 Ultra lineage, with fixes to past focusing and night-shot issues.

✒️ Other Features & Software

• One UI 8.5 on Android 16: Firmware for model number SM‑S948 (likely S26 Ultra) has already been spotted, hinting at upcoming software readiness.

• Galaxy Ring successor: Rumors suggest Samsung plans to launch a next-gen smart ring alongside the S26 lineup.

• AI assistant shift: There are whispers that Samsung may replace Google Gemini with Perplexity as its default assistant in this series.

🔮 Summary Table — Galaxy S26 Ultra Rumored Specs-

Feature	Rumored Specification
Display	~6.9″ AMOLED, ultra-thin bezels
Dimensions	< 8 mm thickness, slightly lighter than S25 Ultra
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (Samsung variant), possible Exynos 2600 regionally
RAM / Storage	Up to 16 GB RAM, 1 TB UFS 4.0 storage
Battery	5,000 mAh to 5,500 mAh
Charging	~65 W fast charging
Primary Camera	200 MP (Sony or upgraded HP2+ sensor, larger aperture)
Telephoto / Wide	50 MP periscope (5× zoom), larger aperture, 12 MP wide lens
Cooling	Larger vapor chamber for improved thermal control
Software	One UI 8.5 / Android 16 firmware development started

💰 Expected Price in India

• The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is widely expected to launch at ₹1,59,990 for the base 256 GB / 12 GB RAM variant.|

• Another source suggests a possible starting price of ₹1,29,999 for the 12 GB/256 GB variant, though ₹1,59,990 appears as the more frequently reported figure.

Should You Wait?

If true, the Galaxy S26 Ultra looks poised to deliver meaningful upgrades in photography, charging, thermal performance, and possibly slimmer design—all while retaining the Samsung flagship DNA. The potential entry of Samsung’s own custom chip also signals renewed ambition in silicon innovation.

However, final specifications may still evolve over the coming months as Samsung confirms details. If you’re awaiting a sizable camera, charging or software leap over the S25 Ultra, the S26 Ultra is definitely worth holding out for.