Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will launch soon, and it is expected that this flagship will not come with titanum frame, which may not be a big deal for the majority of customers. Here’s a history lesson of this short-lived titanium reign.

In 2023, Apple released iPhone 15 Pro models, the first in line to use a titanium design. Titanium, known for its strong and lightweight composition, is becoming the perfect choice for the next-gen iPhone.

The company followed this design practice with the iPhone 16 in 2024. However, the iPhone 17 Pro made it obsolete, returning to aluminum alloy.

Apple said the new design is space-efficient and is more thermal performance-friendly, but there was a twist. The new design consists of a plateau, which enables Apple to shift some important electronic components inside, making space for a larger battery life.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra (Source – Sammyfans.com)

There is a reason we are taking this crash course: In the following year of Apple’s Titanium debut, Samsung launched the Galaxy S24 Ultra, with a titanium body, the first ever among Galaxy devices. In 2025, Samsung launched the S25 Ultra with the same composition. Yet reports are indicating that Samsung is likely to close a chapter on titanium, similar to Apple.

Early leaks about the design suggest that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will return to aluminum. As you should know, Samsung has been using this material all the way to the S23 Ultra.

Following Apple’s trend, this year should be the time for Samsung to do the same. However, Apple’s decision was justified through its spec upgrade, but Samsung may struggle on this front. Especially the battery, which may remain at 5,000mAh.

So, what could be the difference maker here? Three things: an aluminum frame may help the company to improve the frame molding and reduce frame borders around the bezels for a sleek look. The second is to produce a more vibrant color than the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Third could be a better heat dissipation system for better thermal management.

This news remains unconfirmed, but press renders leak are in favor of excluding this design trait at least from this new smartphone.

Source – Android Headlines

I’ve held the Galaxy S22 Ultra, S23 Ultra, S24 Ultra, and S25 Ultra. The latter phones bring a more premium finish and a better in-hand experience than the former two. However, that’s the only thing that separates the S24U and S25U from their predecessors.

Ultimately, consumers won’t mind holding an aluminum Galaxy S26 Ultra if Samsung can justify removing the titanium and adding important hardware upgrades.

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It’s been a year since the Samsung Galaxy S25 series entered sales, and after shipping millions of units worldwide, the lineup’s stock has started a reverse countdown.

It’s always a good time to buy a Galaxy device right before the launch of its successor. Samsung customers know this strategy and wait until the last moment to turn this situation into an opportunity.

The reason behind this thinking is based on the price discounts on the outgoing model. Hence, the company doesn’t want to keep selling the old unit in the face of a new release. Now, Samsung is emptying its inventory of the Galaxy S25 series.

The change has appeared on the online order page of the base and the Plus variants. As some of the color options are already out of stock. Among these, the 128GB variant is receiving extra attention, with its three online store colors – Mint, Icyblue, and Silver Shadow- no longer available. Yet, the online exclusive colors of the Galaxy S25 series are still in stock.

The same changes are also observed on the locked model for at least two color variants. However, this scenario remains irrelevant to the S25 Ultra, as all of its versions are still open for orders, at least for now.

This is a completely usual practice for the phone maker, as it phases out the existing stock of the concurrent flagship phones. Samsung may restock the outsold models, but it remains highly doubtful.

On the other hand, a teaser leak has confirmed that the Galaxy S26 series will launch on February 25, 2026. Given this revelation, Samsung may drain the stock further as we near the next Unpacked event. Still, if you want to sweep a unit of the Galaxy S25, S25+, or S25 Ultra, this is the best time for you to advance with the existing discount.

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It’s now confirmed that Samsung will change the S Pen design to shift shape with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and it may change the look and feel of this unique accessory.

Initially, the S Pen was associated with the Galaxy Note series. With the Note series out of the league, the Galaxy S-series adopted this innovative feature and took it to the next-level through the Ultra flagship.

Besides being only a stylus accessory, the S-Pen had Air actions, allowing users to control playback and take photographs from a distance. However, the S25 Ultra removed the Bluetooth functionality. That said, the S Pen is once again working as a creative stylus rather than a wireless accessory.

In my Galaxy S25 Ultra vs S24 Ultra S Pen comparison, I’ve detailed new upgrades. Similarly, I’ve also spotted a few changes in the S26 Ultra’s S Pen in the recent leaked renders.

For the first time, the S Pen will get an arc-shaped press and release button head. Despite it being limited to an in-and-out mechanism, the design is unconventional and reminds me of the Galaxy Note 2.

The arc-shaped head is a corresponding change to the higher radius in the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The corners now have a more rounded look than the previous generation.

You see, traditionally, Note devices always had a boxy design, especially the frame. Allowing Samsung to offer a flat-out frame. This situation remained the same with the Galaxy S22 and later devices. However, that is no longer the case with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, as it is chasing a modern design.

It also appears that the press and release buttons may have a slightly reduced width or length. While the S-Pen may retain its overall height, it could further cut the width from the S25 Ultra. This change heavily alters its appearance over the previous version.

I’ve added a side-by-side comparison of the leaked S-Pen renders for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and angles suggest that these observations may be accurate. Still, a real device exposure may unveil more changes than these. Meanwhile, uncovering more secrets about the new S-Pen accessories.

I’ll bring a side-by-side comparison after the device is launched later this month.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks are intensifying, and a closer look at its official press renders gave us a chance to compare the newest design upgrades to the S25 Ultra.

When it comes to appearance, Samsung is drawing criticism for an iPhone-like approach. Retaining the majority of the characteristics, while making procedural changes. This approach has been consistent in the previous Galaxy Ultra releases as well as on the standard and Plus models.

Once again, the Korean phone maker will follow this minimalistic design upgrade policy for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Below, you can check the breakdown of things that you may find different from the previous generation.

Front

The front is almost identical to the Galaxy S25 Ultra, except for a few refinements. First is the punch hole. The new phone has a larger selfie camera housing, which indicates a camera upgrade, but specifics are unknown.

On the other hand, the renders show that the frame width around bezels is slightly reduced, making it appear less wide than the S25 Ultra. It could improve the front view for a full-screen view.

Another adjustment falls onto the corners, they have more radius, thus making the entire device look round. Check the image below to understand the new change.

Sides

The left side remains plain, while the right side has power and volume adjustment keys. The bottom side has a USB-C port, speakers, and an S-Pen slot.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (left) and S25 Ultra (right)

Rear

The back panel has a new camera design, featuring a vertical pill-shaped camera bump, housing triple camera rings arranged in the same formation. These are the main, ultra-wide, and a primary telephoto camera.

On the right side, you will see two other camera openings, one of which belongs to the 3X telephoto zoom. The left-hand array has removed those black glued rings for a stable design, thanks to the bump addition.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (left) vs S26 Ultra (right) design comparison

Conclusion

Overall, it appears to be a nice upgrade, but a real-photograph or higher quality visuals may paint a different picture.

This flagship will use a new chipset – Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, providing optimum performance and a boost for on-device AI features. The camera will see new optimizations in photo and video segments for higher quality outputs.

The battery may not see an upgrade this year, but the charging could reach up to 60W for the S26 Ultra. Based on the latest leaks, the Galaxy S26 series will launch on February 25, 2026, at the Unpacked event.

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