The Samsung Galaxy S series has always been the crown jewel of the brand’s flagship lineup and the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra is already one of the most talked-about smartphones of 2026. While the official launch is still a few months away, leaks and early reports have already painted a fairly detailed picture of what to expect.
If you’ve been waiting to find out everything about Samsung’s next big release, from design and specs to price and launch date, here’s a complete breakdown.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Design
Fresh renders published by Android Headlines suggest that the Galaxy S26 Ultra isn’t reinventing the wheel when it comes to design. The device appears very similar to the S25 Ultra, with flat edges and slightly curved corners. However, there are subtle refinements, leaked dimensions suggest it will be less than a millimetre taller and wider, while the thickness has slimmed down from 8.2mm to 7.9mm. Interestingly, Samsung seems to have introduced a new lens design, reportedly inspired by the raised plateau camera setup first seen on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, giving the phone a slightly more premium look.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Specifications and Camera (Expected)
Under the hood, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is tipped to run on Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. On the front, users may get a massive 6.9-inch OLED display with a120Hz refresh rate and the smartphones is expected to come with a 5500 mAh unit that could be backed by 60W fast charging support. According to leaks, the S26 Ultra may sport a quad rear camera setup featuring a 200-megapixel Sony primary sensor (replacing the ISOCELL shooter used in the S25 Ultra), a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Price and Launch Date In India (Expected)
If Samsung sticks to its usual schedule, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to launch globally in the second half of January 2026, likely between January 15 and January 25. When it comes to pricing, here’s what early leaks suggest:
India: Rs 1,34,999
USA: $1,299
Dubai: AED 4,699