Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S26 series in late February, and the Ultra model should have upgrades on at least three fronts: performance, camera, and battery.

The company is currently testing prototypes internally, while leaks and rumors are unable to outline its plans. At its earnings call earlier this week, a key official confirmed next-gen AI, newer cameras, and the 2nd-gen dream chip.

Three upgrades the Galaxy S26 Ultra should bring:

Next-gen UFS memory

Galaxy S26 series should feature UFS 4.1 memory technology. The most recent Galaxy flagships, including the S25 series, come with UFS 4.0. While unconfirmed, Samsung may have already sealed the next-gen UFS memory.

UFS 4.1 sounds like a little upgrade over UFS 4.0, but the benefits are massive. Samsung is yet to introduce its UFS 4.1 solution, while Micron’s product delivers:

• 15% improved sequential writing speed
• 10% improved random read
• 10% better random write
• Reduced long latency distribution

The newer memory chip will offer significant improvements to the next-gen Galaxy flagships. It will help the operating system with faster data processing, rapid dataset handling, as well as smoother response.

Telephoto Camera

Galaxy S25 Ultra improved the ultrawide camera to 50MP over the 12MP sensor in the S24 Ultra. It’s almost certain to be reused in the Galaxy S26 Ultra, but this premium phone should feature an upgraded zoom camera.

While Samsung confirmed newer cameras, it didn’t disclose specific details. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S26 Ultra should replace the conventional 10MP 3x Telephoto with a modern solution with a bigger size and higher resolution.

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A 50-megapixel Telephoto with the same 3x optical zoom but a larger size should be great. A wild rumor claimed Samsung could utilize a 1/2.55-inch sensor with 12MP or beyond (50MP) in the Galaxy S26 Ultra next year.

Battery

Samsung should overcome its fear and consider bringing a bigger battery to its flagship. The Note 9 nightmare can never be forgotten, but it doesn’t mean the company’s high-profile product lags behind against rivals.

A battery capacity going beyond 5,000mAh is one of the highly demanded upgrades on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Samsung might need to make some massive changes inside to make it happen, and that’s where it never lags.

If a 5,400mAh battery isn’t feasible, the Galaxy S26 Ultra should boost the capacity as much as possible. A 5,200mAh cell can be used instead of the legacy 5,000mAh, and sequential upgrades can be made over the years.

What’s more

There are plenty much opportunities Samsung can grab to widen the gap with rivals and narrow it with Apple next year. It would be interesting to see how many chances the company manages to seize with its flagships in 2026.

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