We are just weeks away from the big Samsung event, and the leaks are everywhere. If you follow Sammy Fans, you know the Galaxy S26 Ultra is the one everyone is waiting for. But is it actually a big upgrade, or just a tiny jump? I have gone through all the latest news to give you the real story.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra has slightly rounded edges. It still looks like a serious, professional phone, but it’s much more comfortable to hold. It’s also thinner, about 7.9mm. We are also seeing new colors like Cobalt Violet and a very sleek Titanium Black. The rear camera setup has also changed; instead of five separate lenses sticking out, they are now tucked into a neat, pill-shaped module.

Samsung’s new Flex Magic Pixel tech is one interesting addition. It’s a privacy screen built right into the glass. Unless you are looking at the phone directly, the screen looks blurry. It’s a simple idea, but honestly, it’s one of the most useful things the company has added in years.

What about power?

The phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Thanks to the latest chipset, this phone is incredibly fast. You can play any heavy games or edit 4K video without the phone getting hot or slowing down.

But the real focus this year is Galaxy AI. Samsung is adding tools that can summarize your long emails, translate phone calls in real-time, even better than before, and even help you erase or move objects around in your photos with just a tap. It’s like having a smart assistant living inside your phone.

Photography?

The 200MP camera is still there, but it’s been upgraded to improve “night mode”. The AI and new lens work together to make it bright and clear, without that fake, over-edited look.

Zoom is also getting a boost. We are hearing that the 5x and 10x zoom shots will be much sharper, which is great if you are at a concert and sitting far back in the stands.

Battery and Price

The battery is 5,000mAh, which is the same as the last few years. While we all wanted a bigger battery, the new chip is much better at saving power, so you should easily get through a full day. Plus, with 60W charging, you can plug it in for 15 minutes and get enough charge to last the evening.

As for the price, expect to pay around $1,299. But if you want the best screen, the best camera, and the fastest speeds in the Android world, you should get this one.

Release Info

The product will be announced on February 25, 2026, and arrive in stores in mid-March 2026.

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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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I am a Samsung guy. I love the S Pen, I love the ridiculous screens, and I usually think Apple is about three years late to every hardware party. But the 2026 leaks are starting to look… different. If the iPhone 18 Pro Max actually hits the marks we are hearing about, Samsung might face a real fight with Apple in 2026. Let’s talk about the stuff that actually matters.

The Battery Gap:

We have all been making fun of Apple’s “efficient” (tiny) batteries for a decade, but the tables are turning. Rumors suggest the iPhone 18 Pro Max is jumping to a 5,200mAh cell. Meanwhile, the S26 Ultra looks like it’s sticking to 5,000mAh for what feels like the 10th year (actually 7th) in a row.

I know capacity isn’t everything, but when you pair that bigger battery with Apple’s new 2nm A20 chipset, the gains are going to be stupid. We are talking “forgot to charge it last night and it doesn’t matter” levels of battery life.

Samsung is supposedly increasing the S26 Ultra up to 60W charging, which is great, but I’d honestly rather have a phone that just stays alive longer in the first place. You want it too, right?

Specs vs. Real Life Cameras:

Samsung always wins the megapixel war – 200MP is a cool number to put on a box, but Apple is finally joining the variable aperture game for 2026. This is the area that actually makes photos look like they came from a real camera/DSLR. The advantage of this tech, you will get better natural blur, better low-light, and none of that weird, fake-smooth look that Samsung’s AI sometimes overdoes.

Also, can we talk about the under-display Face ID? Apple is likely to add just a tiny punch-hole in 2026, as per rumors. Samsung has been doing under-display cameras on the Fold for a while, but let’s be honest: it usually looks like a screen door to me. If Apple manages to hide the sensors without ruining the display quality, the S26 Ultra is going to look a bit dated with its centered hole-punch.

Software Update Problems:

Samsung made a big deal about seven years of updates, and then Apple is like “hold my beer” and pushed a software update for an iPhone older than 11 years. For most of us, that doesn’t matter because we trade in every two or three years anyway. But for resale value? It’s huge. It makes an old iPhone worth way more than an old Galaxy.

More:

Apple’s in-house C2 modem is basically the chip that handles your phone’s internet connection (like 5G). Apple is making this one itself instead of buying it from Qualcomm (the company that usually supplies these chips for iPhones). This C2 modem should make the 5G faster and more stable. It will support super-quick mmWave 5G (the ultra-fast type you get in big cities, stadiums, or busy spots).

Rumors say it will also use less battery power and work more smoothly with the rest of the iPhone’s parts because Apple designed everything together. This could mean better signal in tough spots, quicker downloads, and your phone lasting longer on the same charge compared to older Qualcomm modems.

It’s like Apple finally building its own “engine” for the internet instead of using someone else’s, and early leaks suggest it could be more efficient and reliable.

My Take:

I am not switching to iOS anytime soon. I need my customization, but Samsung can’t just trick me with “big screen and a stylus” anymore. The S26 Ultra needs to be more than a spec bump. If Apple delivers a 2nm chip, a bigger battery, and a camera that actually rivals a DSLR, the “iPhone is boring” era might officially be over.

What do you think? Is 60W charging enough to keep you on Team Galaxy, or is that 5,200mAh iPhone actually attracting you? Drop a comment on @thesammyfans X account.

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