Samsung is working on the Galaxy S26 series, and the new flagship phones are set for key upgrades like AI and camera. We may also see a price jump in 2026 as the costs of materials continue to rise, apart from inflation.

Recently, Samsung disclosed its Q3 2025 earnings, and the company’s VP of the MX Division teased upgraded AI and camera for the Galaxy S26 series. The earnings press release also signals a potential price hike in 2026.

Daniel Araujo, VP of Samsung’s Mobile Experience Division, said that the Galaxy S26 lineup will “revolutionize the user experience with user-centric, next-gen AI, a second-generation custom AP, and stronger performance, including new camera sensors.”

Samsung is working on advanced Agentic AI and Ambient AI for the Galaxy S26 series. The company is also looking to offer even more AI agents in 2026. The work to make AI think more naturally (like humans) is also underway.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is official, and its “for Galaxy” version is expected to be used in the Galaxy S26 series next year. The company would ship Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus with Exynos 2600 in most countries in Asia and Europe.

While Exynos 2600 is almost confirmed, the camera upgrades in the Galaxy S26 series are the biggest development. Recent leaks about the Galaxy S26 camera setup had nothing but disappointment for Samsung fans.

Camera upgrades confirmation aligns with a recent leak, which revealed a Galaxy S26 prototype with a brand new camera setup. The primary and telephoto might be replaced with newer sensors, while the selfie camera will be retained.

Regarding the price jump, Samsung’s press release states the MX Division “will also maintain cost efficiency via process optimization amid uncertainties and increasing material costs.”

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Samsung’s next big software update, One UI 8.5, is shaping up for Galaxy users. While Samsung hasn’t officially announced it yet, leaked information from early builds has revealed some exciting new features in its Camera app.

In the current Pro mode, users can manually adjust settings like ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and focus to capture perfect shots. However, doing this every time can be time-consuming.

With One UI 8.5, Samsung plans to introduce Pro camera presets. These presets allow users to save their favorite combinations of settings and apply them instantly.

For example, you could save one preset for bright daylight photos and another for low-light shots. The next time you take pictures, you can simply pick the right preset instead of adjusting each setting manually. This makes it easier for both beginners and photography lovers to get great results quickly.

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Moreover, Samsung might let users share these camera presets with others using Quick Share. This means you could send your favorite camera settings to friends or download theirs to try different styles.

The leaked code also shows that users will be able to choose which camera lens – main, ultrawide, or telephoto – the preset applies to. However, since Galaxy phones have different camera hardware, some presets might not work the same on every device.

While we don’t yet know when One UI 8.5 will officially arrive, these new camera tools could make Samsung’s camera experience even more powerful and user-friendly. Stay tuned for more information.

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