I have been in the Samsung club for a long time. Every Ultra since the S22, every Foldable from the Fold4 up to the current 7, I have owned them all. I use these things for everything from long work trips to late-night report preparation. I love the tech, but I am getting tired. Spending $1,000 on a phone should buy you big changes. Minor yearly upgrades just don’t justify that high price tag.

With Unpacked coming up on Feb 25, the leaks are all over the place. Faster 60W charging, rounder corners, a new privacy screen… okay, cool. But it feels like more of the same. If Samsung wants me to hit that “buy” button without thinking twice, the company needs to actually listen to what users like me are asking for.

1. Give us a real battery

Samsung should stop with the 5,000mAh cap. It’s been years – 7th year in a row. Between the massive screens, multitasking, and all the AI stuff running in the background, I started looking for a charger by 7 PM. Chinese smartphone brands are already hitting 6,000 or 7,000mAh by using denser silicon-carbon cells. Why is Samsung still stuck in 2022? I’ll take the slightly faster 60W charging, sure, but I’d trade that in a bigger battery that actually lasts two full days. There’s a rumor that Apple’s 2026 iPhone will include a 5500mAh battery inside.

2. A “Pro” size for normal humans

The 6.9-inch screen is amazing for movies, but it’s a total brick in every pocket. I wish Samsung would do what Apple does. Give us a smaller 6.5 or 6.7-inch Ultra that has the same cameras and chip, more like Pro and Pro Max. Honestly? I barely use the S Pen anymore, well, for drawing. I’d gladly trade away all those extra features if it meant I could finally use my phone comfortably with just one hand.

Source – Samsung Mobile Press

3. Better sensors > More Megapixels

I am done with the 200MP gimmick. Give me a 1-inch sensor instead. I am looking for a natural bokeh and less noise in the dark, not that weird “AI-smoothed” look we keep getting. If Xiaomi can fit a massive sensor in a flagship, why can’t the industry leader? Also, let us share custom camera profiles.

I’d rather download a pro’s “night mode” settings than adjust everything myself. Manually changing every setting every time is just too much work.

4. Magnets

The rumors saying no built-in Qi2 magnets for the S26 is just… disappointing. Apple’s MagSafe changed the game for car mounts and stands. Having to buy a special case just to use magnets on a $1,300 flagship in 2026 feels idiotic. Just build the coils into the body and get it over with. You can do this Sammy.

5. Colors

The “Titanium” grey/black stuff is classy, I get it, but it’s boring (for me). Bring back the fun. Give me a bright metallic orange like the S22 Ultra had, or a deep purple that is actually beautiful.

6. Overheating

The new Snapdragon chips are fast, but the Ultra still throttles and gets hot if anyone is gaming or shooting 8K for more than 15/20 minutes. We need better cooling. If Samsung is making the phone slimmer this year, I really hope the company didn’t sacrifice the vapor chamber to do it.

Look, as a Samsung fan, I love the S Pen, and the displays are second to none. But I want to feel that “wow” factor again. If the Galaxy S26 Ultra is just a slightly thinner S25, I might actually skip a generation for the first time.

When you are paying a premium price, small tweaks just don’t cut it anymore. Are you in or out this year? Drop your thoughts on @thesammyfans X Account, and let’s get into it.

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