Samsung Galaxy S26 Rumours Start Coming In Everything We Know So Far.
Improved cameras, thinner bezels, and a potential rebranding of the Ultra model are all anticipated features of the Samsung Galaxy S26 series. Let's review all of the rumors pointing to the next-generation Galaxy flagship.
Ankush Pandey
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- The bezels on the S26 Ultra might be even thinner.
- It is said to have a display that is almost 7 inches.
- A 200-megapixel periscope telephoto lens and a new 324-megapixel primary camera are also planned.
While the Samsung Galaxy S25 series has just been released, speculation about its successor, the Galaxy S26 series, is already rife. The anticipated release date of the next-generation Galaxy series is early 2026. While the most recent S25 series was introduced with notable improvements like a 200MP primary camera, a titanium body, thinner bezels, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, early leaks indicate that the S26 series is expected to advance both design and performance.
Here is everything that is generating excitement about the Galaxy S26 series, from thinner bezels and under-display cameras to a possible rebranding of the Ultra model.
Thinner bezels and bigger display
The idea that Samsung intends to make the bezels even thinner is one of the most persistent rumors pertaining to the Galaxy S26 series. Leaked concept images from PandaFlashPro indicate that the Galaxy S26 Ultra may have even thinner bezels than the already striking 1.52mm ones of the S25 Ultra. If the rumors are accurate, Samsung may be able to make it the first flagship smartphone of the modern era with a display that is almost 7 inches without appreciably expanding the device's overall size.
Under-display camera?
The potential inclusion of an under-display camera (UDC) is another significant change anticipated in the upcoming Galaxy Ultra. Samsung is testing UDC technology for the S26 Ultra, which would enable the company to do away with the visible punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera, according to a report by leaker Kro_roe.
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This report is being questioned, though. PandaFlashPro, another tipster, contends that performance constraints make it unlikely that Samsung will use UDC for the S26 Ultra. The current UDC technology requires the camera to capture light through multiple layers of the display, which frequently leads to fuzzy image quality. According to the leaker, Samsung is unlikely to sacrifice selfie performance in favor of a futuristic design because the company places a strong emphasis on camera quality, one of the main selling points of its flagship devices.
Bringing back Exynos 2600?
Samsung encountered yield issues with the Exynos 2500, so it completely redesigned the Galaxy S25 series with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Samsung is now allegedly developing the Exynos 2600 for the S26 series in an effort to reintroduce its proprietary chip into the core of its flaships. According to GSMArena, the new Exynos 2600 chipset is being developed using Samsung's 2nm SF2 process, which is anticipated to result in a 5% smaller footprint, a 25% improvement in power efficiency, and a 12% performance boost over the 3nm SF3 process used in earlier chipsets.
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The Exynos 2600 is anticipated to start mass production in the fourth quarter of 2025, with pre-production yields of over 30%, according to reports.
Camera upgrades
It is also reported that the 2026 Samsung Galaxy S26 series will have better cameras. The S26 Ultra may have a new 324-megapixel primary camera, a major improvement over the S25 Ultra's 200-megapixel sensor, according to a leak from Digital Trends. Users would be able to take more detailed pictures with better cropping capabilities thanks to this new sensor without sacrificing image quality.
A 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera is also rumored to be included with the S26 Ultra, which would improve its zoom capabilities.
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Upgraded battery
The Galaxy S26 series is also expected to have a silicon-carbon battery with a larger capacity under the hood, which could provide a higher energy density and longer battery life.
Rebranding the Ultra to Galaxy S26 Note?
Samsung may rename the S26 Ultra the Galaxy S26 Note in an effort to bring the Note series name back to life, according to some rumors, even though many of them point to significant improvements. The S Pen may still be integrated into the S26 Note, but the stylus may not have Bluetooth connectivity.
Samsung Galaxy S26 series launch timeline
In January 2026, the Galaxy S26 series is anticipated to debut, adhering to Samsung's customary release schedule. Despite how exciting these rumors are, it's crucial to remember that Samsung has not confirmed anything, and many of the rumored specifications could change as the product is being developed.
