Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series has been surrounded by mixed signals for months, but a new set of leaked specs paints a much more encouraging picture. Instead of minor tweaks, the S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra may finally bring the camera upgrades fans have been asking for.

One of the biggest rumored changes is to the 3x telephoto camera. Samsung has relied on a 10MP 1/3.52-inch sensor in Ultra models and an even smaller 1/3.94-inch sensor in non-Ultra models for years — a clear disadvantage compared to rivals like the Vivo X300 Pro. The latest leak claims all three S26 models will move to a much larger 12MP 1/2.55-inch sensor for the 3x telephoto, which should improve light capture and overall zoom clarity. The Ultra may even step up to a 50MP 3x sensor, though that part isn’t “confirmed” yet.

The Ultra might also gain a larger 5,400mAh battery, up from 5,000mAh, assuming Samsung can keep thickness in check. All three phones are said to adopt Samsung’s newer M14 OLED panels with QHD resolution: 6.3 inches for the S26, 6.7 inches for the S26+, and 6.9 inches for the Ultra. For comparison, the current S25 uses a 6.2-inch 1080p panel.

The S26 and S26+ are reportedly in for meaningful camera upgrades too. Both may finally get a 50MP ultrawide (up from 12MP), and the 50MP main camera could use a larger 1/1.3-inch sensor — the same size as the S25 Ultra’s 200MP sensor.

Performance will vary by region, with either the Exynos 2600 or Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 powering the lineup. Even the Ultra may ship with Exynos in some markets this year.

One wild card remains: a slim “S26 More Slim” model with a 6.6-inch QHD display, dual 50MP cameras, paired with an unspecified telephoto, and a ~4,300mAh battery. Its status is unclear, but unlike the canceled S26 Edge, it reportedly avoids major compromises.

If accurate, these changes suggest the S26 series could be a far more cohesive — and far more improved — lineup than early leaks indicated.

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(Source: Alchimist Leaks on Telegram)

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Samsung Galaxy S26 series may get a universal upgrade in the screen segment. It’s being rumored that the company may not keep its most advanced OLED technology limited to the high-end model, i.e., the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

According to a new rumor, Samsung would bring its M14 OLED screen across the Galaxy S26 models with QHD resolution. The base model is the luckiest here, which is getting the advanced and higher resolution panel.

The base Galaxy S25 brings an FHD+ resolution display, while the S25 Plus and Ultra feature QHD+. Plus models’ display matched Ultra last year only, as previous Plus models also used FHD+ panels like the base version.

2026 could mark a major shift in specs of the Galaxy S smartphones. Samsung is expected to use its most advanced OLED technology with the M14 material set. It will bring massive improvements in quality and power efficiency.

The Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus could come with 6.3-inch and 6.7-inch OLED screens. The Galaxy S26 Ultra could sport a 6.9-inch display. While Plus’ screen size remains unchanged, the base and Ultra are getting a little larger OLEDs.

Recently, it was reported that the Galaxy S26 series might upgrade its telephoto sensor. Samsung might use a new 12-megapixel camera with a larger size. It will improve light adoption and offer clearer shots of distant objects.

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• Big Telephoto camera rumored for Galaxy S26, Plus, and Ultra

The information is based on recent leaks and rumors. Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed these specs for the Galaxy S26 series. Meanwhile, the company hinted at new cameras, Exynos 2600, and advanced Galaxy AI.

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Samsung Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra might finally end the Telephoto camera weakness with newer and bigger sensors. The delay in launch could potentially benefit every Samsung fan who is waiting for the new flagships.

A new leak suggests Samsung may equip the Galaxy S26, Plus, and Ultra models with a new yet bigger Telephoto camera. The top-tier flagship may surprise with an even bigger and high-resolution Telephoto sensor.

Bigger, newer Telephoto camera

Samsung may bring a new 1/2.55-inch, 12-megapixel Telephoto camera to the Galaxy S26 series. This sensor will replace the conventional solution that is 1/3.52-inch in size and features 10-megapixel resolution.

Beyond that, the leak highlights the possibility of Samsung bringing an even “bigger” telephoto sensor to the Galaxy S26 Ultra. This sensor might match the ultrawide and periscope modules with 50-megapixel resolution.

Samsung might also keep the resolution the same at 12MP but use a little bigger and better Telephoto lens than what it could install in the base and Plus. However, the camera specifications aren’t confirmed yet and are subject to change.

The new camera setup seems quite promising, and it will benefit a lot in terms of sales. Fans have been demanding a new zoom camera for years, but Samsung kept recycling the 10-megapixel telephoto sensor in its flagships.

What to expect

The Galaxy S26 Ultra may retain the 200-megapixel main, 50-megapixel ultrawide, and 50-megapixel periscope with 5x optical zoom. The selfie snapper may also be continued, which brings 12-megapixel resolution.

If S26 Ultra utilizes a 50MP telephoto sensor, Samsung would be able to target Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro/Max even harder. The latest iPhone brings a triple 48MP camera module, and Samsung’s flagship will have an edge of a 200MP sensor.

(Source – Alchimist_Leaks)

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The annual competition for the smartphone crown often boils down to subtle refinements in display and processing power. However, the latest leaked specs for the Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup suggest significant upgrades in a key area: photography. Apparently, Samsung will finally implement better and larger sensors for the Galaxy S26 series’ 3x zoom telephoto camera.

Camera-wise, one of the areas that has evolved the most in recent years is optical zoom. Several Android brands—especially Chinese ones—are implementing powerful lenses. However, Samsung has maintained a much more conservative approach. The company has focused primarily on software and processing improvements. But what happens when the hardware is so old that it simply can’t offer notable quality improvements?

Samsung may bring bigger 3x telephoto camera sensor to the Galaxy S26

This has been happening with the Galaxy S models of recent years. For reference, the latest Galaxy S25 Ultra uses the same 10MP 3x optical zoom lens as the older Galaxy S22 Ultra. We’re talking about a pretty small sensor for 2025 premium flagship standards (1/3.52-inch size). However, it looks like that’s finally about to change.

According to Alchemist Leaks, the Samsung Galaxy S26 series will receive a big 3x zoom telephoto camera upgrade. The change would be present in all models, from the base variant to the Ultra model. More specifically, the devices would boast a new, larger 12MP sensor with a 1/2.55-inch size. The leak mentions that the Galaxy S26 Ultra could have an even bigger telephoto camera. However, they note that the latter is not confirmed yet.

If true, this change could be the most important camera update in the entire series. After all, a larger physical sensor dramatically increases light capture, leading to cleaner details, less noise, and superior results when you use that common 3x zoom function.

Other camera improvements

Continuing with the camera upgrades, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will have an upgraded 200MP main sensor. The 50MP ultra-wide lens will also receive improvements, although no further specific details are available. The 50MP 5x zoom telephoto lens may be the same as the current Galaxy S25 Ultra.

On the other hand, the upgraded 50MP ultra-wide sensor would also be coming to the Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus. This would represent a big improvement compared to the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus’ 12MP lenses.

Potentially bigger battery for the Ultra model

Beyond the optical improvements, the S26 Ultra is chasing endurance. Leaks mention the possibility of a 5,400mAh battery cell. Such an increase would give the phone a nice daily battery life. However, the source mentions that this may be subject to change. This is because it’s a “last-minute change,” so Samsung must conduct tests to confirm the feasibility of its implementation.

In terms of processing, every model is set to receive the next-gen Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite or Exynos 2600. Lastly, the entire lineup, including the S26+ and the standard S26, will also benefit from QHD M14 AMOLED displays.

Overall, Samsung seems to have realized it was falling far behind Chinese brands in terms of camera technology. So, the company appears ready to implement some significant improvements in this area. Let’s hope the rumors are true and we see these camera updates in the Galaxy S26 series next year.

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